About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Software Developer to take full ownership of our SCADA platform — from architecture and development to day-to-day operations. The role offers the opportunity to work across both operational and strategic initiatives while helping to define the future of the organization's technology landscape.

This is a high-impact, hands-on role. You will assess and optimize the current setup, remediate risks, modernize legacy architecture, and drive the continued evolution of the platform with a high degree of autonomy. In addition, you will contribute to broader IT automation and AI initiatives across the organization.

You will join a collaborative IT team, which is acting as a business enablement for the entire company. The team's responsibilities span from IT operations to driving the company's AI strategy. You will work closely with our Instrumentation and Controls, Operations, and Analytical Asset Management teams, becoming the internal technical authority on industrial software systems and OT/IT integration.

This position is based in Hellerup, Denmark.

Key responsibilities

SCADA Platform Ownership

Take full development and operational ownership of our SCADA platform (Ignition by Inductive Automation) and the data infrastructure built around it
Assess the current architecture and systematically address security, reliability, and scalability gaps
Lead the decomposition of monolithic components into independently deployable, containerized microservices with proper failure domain isolation
Serve as the internal technical authority on SCADA, OT/IT integration, and industrial software systems
Reduce dependency on external vendors by owning product development end-to-end

Engineering Excellence

Establish and champion engineering best practices: mandatory code review, version control discipline, CI/CD gating, and testing before production
Implement container-based deployment using Docker with orchestration via Swarm, Kubernetes or Azure Container Apps
Define and maintain API standards and documentation across all platform integrations
Ensure platform reliability, data freshness, and uptime across all connected solar sites

Cloud & DevOps

Design, build, and maintain Azure-based infrastructure supporting the platform
Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to streamline development and deployment
Apply best practices for version control using Git
Monitor system health and respond proactively to incidents

Automation, AI & Innovation

Contribute to internal automation and AI initiatives in collaboration with the broader IT team
Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort and increase operational efficiency through technology

Security & Compliance

Identify and address security vulnerabilities in the platform and its integrations
Establish and maintain monitoring, alerting, and recovery procedures

What we are looking for

Must-Have

5+ years of software development experience, with exposure to complex systems or industrial environments
Strong hands-on experience with Python, Azure and cloud-based infrastructure
Solid knowledge of CI/CD practices and Git-based workflows
Experience designing and building system integrations and APIs
Security-minded approach to development and system design
Ability to establish engineering best practices in teams or platforms lacking them

Nice to Have

Experience with SCADA systems is a strong plus
Familiarity with industrial or OT/IT environments
Knowledge of NIS2 or similar cybersecurity frameworks
Experience with Azure IoT, event-driven architectures, and real-time data processing
Knowledge using AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code and GitHub Copilot
Knowledge of LLM application development using LangChain and LangSmith
Microsoft, AWS, GCP relevant certifications

About you

You are brave — you challenge the status quo, raise hard questions, and make bold technical decisions when it matters
You take ownership — you don’t wait to be told what to do next
You can hold the big picture while staying hands-on with the details
You communicate clearly across technical and non-technical stakeholders
You are pragmatic about build vs. adopt, and know when each is right
You bring structure

Are you interested? 

Please submit your application in English as soon as possible. We review applications on an ongoing basis and may close the recruitment process once we have found the right candidate. We therefore encourage you to apply early to ensure your application is considered.  

If you have any questions about the position, please contact our Team at careers@nordicsolar.eu 

What’s in it for you?

Ownership: This is a key role with real ownership in an international company.

Impact: Opportunity to shape technical infrastructure and leave a lasting architectural footprint

Learning: Possibility of obtaining relevant certifications

We believe that your well-being is key to achieving our shared goals. Here’s how we support you at Nordic Solar:

Business Travel Card: Enjoy discounted travel with a customizable DSB Erhvervskort covering 2-8 zones for bus, train, and metro, available to all employees.

Wellness: Decompress with on-site functional training sessions, and access to discounted massages and psychotherapy services.

Celebrations and Events: From Friday bars to annual summer parties and company trips, we ensure our team celebrates big and small wins together.

Your Workplace: Work in a supportive, inspiring, and modern environment that fosters collaboration.

About Nordic Solar

At Nordic Solar, we’re on a mission to make solar energy benefit everyone. We develop, build, and operate large-scale solar parks across Europe. Solar energy is at the heart of the global shift to renewables, and we aim to lead that transformation.

Our ambitions go beyond solar. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are now a key part of our strategy, allowing us to store energy intelligently, stabilize the grid, and deliver power when it’s needed most. Together, solar and BESS give us the tools to accelerate a cleaner, more reliable energy future.

We’ve built a strong team of passionate experts covering the full value chain – from securing land and permits, over engineering and construction, to selling the power that fuels change. And we’re looking for talented people who want to be part of something bigger: creating a lasting impact where Sun, technology, and people meet.

Senior Software Developer

Drive the green transition through technology—own and evolve the SCADA platform powering solar energy operations. Combine cloud, automation and innovation!