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About this Senior Backend Engineer role at Itron

Itron · Onsite · Israel, Herzliya

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

 

At Itron, we're building the digital foundation for the next generation of utility infrastructure. Our Resiliency Solutions business helps the world's largest energy providers modernize how they plan, build, inspect, and operate the networks that power communities every day. As utilities invest hundreds of billions of dollars in grid modernization, storm hardening, renewable integration, and critical infrastructure expansion, we're creating the platform that connects the field, the office, and the enterprise in real time. 

Joining our team means becoming part of Locusview, Itron's fast-growing Resiliency Solutions business unit, a unique environment that combines the speed, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit of a technology startup with the scale, resources, and global reach of an industry leader. This is more than a product opportunity; it's a chance to help shape a rapidly expanding platform at the center of one of the world's largest infrastructure transformations. As we continue to expand into new markets, workflows, technologies, and use cases, the opportunities to grow, innovate, and make a lasting impact are virtually limitless. For ambitious builders, problem-solvers, and innovators, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of the journey.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer specializing in Java to join our R&D team and play a key role in designing, building, and scaling our enterprise-grade platform.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Play an integral role in building our dynamic and versatile ecosystem, from technical design through development and deployment.

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java-based services within a microservices architecture.

  • Take part in implementing and expanding our proprietary APIs, which are used by numerous enterprise clients.

  • Continuously develop and improve backend services supporting our existing web and mobile applications.

  • Take ownership of features throughout the entire software development lifecycle.

  • Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, product managers, and architects to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions.

  • Research and integrate cutting-edge technologies that improve the platform’s scalability, performance, and reliability.

  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering standards and best practices.

Required Skills and Experience

  • B.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

  • 5+ years of professional software development experience using Java.

  • Experience designing and developing REST APIs and backend services.

  • Experience developing SaaS products based on a microservices architecture.

  • Experience working with relational databases and SQL.

  • Experience with Docker, including containers, images, and Docker Compose.

  • Strong understanding of software design principles, clean code, and testing.

  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Experience with AWS services, particularly S3 and EC2.

  • Experience with managed infrastructure services such as Redis, OpenSearch, and SQS.

  • Experience with Angular or React and CSS/SCSS.

  • Experience with Leaflet, Ionic, or Capacitor.

  • Experience with GIS systems or geospatial data.

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based production environments.

 

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email [email protected].


Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com

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About Itron

Our broad solution portfolio allows our customers to better manage energy and water for a sustainable future. Our innovative, next-generation utility and smart-city solutions help build resilient communities around the world. You can build your career here and do work that truly matters. Learn more about Itron here .

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