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We are recognized for having high quality, technologically advanced products that are easy to use, and for providing superior technical applications support before and after the sale.\nKE2 Therm Solutions is part of Distech Controls Inc. which is owned by Acuity Inc.\nAcuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.\nWe achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.\nAcuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.\nJob Summary\nJoin a team building the software platform that connects commercial refrigeration systems in the field to the cloud. Our engineers solve complex problems across IoT, device networking, edge connectivity, distributed systems, cloud services, APIs, data pipelines, and web applications-with software that directly operates at the intersection of physical equipment and digital systems.\nAs a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll own services and capabilities end to end, shape architecture and technical direction, and solve challenging problems involving thousands of connected devices, unreliable field networks, high-volume telemetry, scalability, security, and system reliability. You’ll work across the technology stack, lead technical design discussions, and help build systems that are robust in the field and scalable in the cloud. This is an opportunity to have meaningful technical ownership while working on a real-world IoT platform where software decisions directly impact how commercial refrigeration systems are monitored, managed, and optimized.\nKey Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)\nSoftware Development\nDesign, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software applications and services.\nBuild scalable backend services, RESTful APIs, and web applications.\nParticipate in architecture discussions and technical design reviews.\nTroubleshoot and resolve complex software, networking, and system-level issues.\nWrite clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.\nWeb Application Development\nDevelop responsive and user-friendly web applications using modern frontend technologies.\nImplement secure backend services supporting authentication, authorization, and session management.\nDesign APIs that enable seamless integration between frontend, backend, and third-party systems.\nOptimize system performance through caching and efficient API design.\nSystems and Infrastructure\nDeploy and support applications in Linux-based environments.\nMonitor system performance and analyze application and system logs.\nDiagnose network, connectivity, and infrastructure-related issues.\nCollaborate with DevOps and platform teams to improve system reliability and scalability.\nSkills and Minimum Experience Required\nLinux Administration\nComfortable working in Linux environments, including:\nCommand-line proficiency\nShell scripting (Bash)\nFile system and permissions management\nProcess and service management\nSystem monitoring and troubleshooting\nLog analysis and diagnostics\nSSH and remote system administration\nModern Web Development\nFrontend Development\nExperience with:\nHTML5\nCSS3\nJavaScript (ES6+)\nResponsive web design\nReact.js or equivalent modern frontend framework\nBackend Development\nExperience designing and implementing:\nRESTful APIs\nAuthentication and authorization mechanisms\nSession management\nSecure application development practices\nAPI integration and service-oriented architectures\nWeb Architecture\nStrong understanding of:\nClient-server architecture\nAPI design principles\nData flow between frontend and backend systems\nApplication scalability considerations\nCaching strategies and performance optimization\nDistributed application architectures\nProgramming Skills\nDemonstrated proficiency in multiple programming languages, including experience with at least several of the following:\nGo\nC/C++\nPython\nJava\nCandidates should demonstrate:\nStrong software design principles\nData structures and algorithms knowledge\nDebugging and troubleshooting expertise\nAbility to quickly learn and adopt new languages, frameworks, and technologies\nAdaptability across different technology stacks\nPreferred Skills and Experience\nTCP/IP, UDP\nDNS, DHCP\nHTTP/HTTPS\nSSL/TLS fundamentals\nRouting and switching concepts\nFirewalls and network security basics\nVPNs and secure communications\nTroubleshooting network connectivity issues\nUnderstanding of software security best practices\nThe range for this position is $120,800.00 to $217,400.00 USD. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on role. For a list of our benefits, click here.\nWe value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.\nPlease click here and here for more information.\nAccommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000, select option 4. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.\nAny unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Inc. from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Inc. employees, or to Acuity inc. resume database will be considered Acuity Inc. property. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.\nAcuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. 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