Description:

About WattMonk:

WattMonk is a high-growth SolarTech company enabling solar dealers, designers, and installers to deliver faster, smarter, and more cost-effective solar solutions. A tech-first, mission-driven organization, we are committed to accelerating clean energy adoption while improving the operational efficiency of solar businesses across the U.S.

Operating in all 50 states, we currently serve over 100 solar installers, including five of the top ten residential solar companies in the U.S.-with 300% year-over-year growth. Since our launch in 2019, we've scaled from a startup to a multi-million-dollar enterprise, completely bootstrapped.

Website: www.wattmonk.com

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Architecture:

- Architect and design scalable, modular, and secure SaaS platforms.

- Lead integration of AI/ML components, including GenAI, NLP, and automation tools.

- Modernize legacy systems (e.g., PHP to Node.js migration) and drive infrastructure upgrades.

- Oversee cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP), DevOps, and system observability.

Product Execution:

- Partner with Product, Design, and Business teams to define and deliver tech solutions.

- Manage end-to-end development lifecycle planning, execution, QA, deployment, and optimization.

- Ensure platform reliability and scalability through robust engineering processes.

- Evaluate and integrate third-party APIs and emerging AI technologies.

Team Leadership & Culture:

- Build and mentor a high-performing team of backend, frontend, and DevOps engineers.

- Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and support career growth.

- Drive a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

- Collaborate with the Talent team to attract and retain top engineering talent.

Strategic Tech Initiatives:

- Create and maintain tech and AI roadmaps aligned with product and business goals.

- Drive AI-first initiatives and lead platform-wide technology transformations.

- Stay ahead of emerging technologies and assess their applicability to our product ecosystem.

- Influence executive-level decisions through strong technical communication and insights.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science or related field.

- 7-12 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.

- Proven track record in architecting and scaling SaaS or B2B platforms.

- Strong full-stack development background: Node.js, Java Spring Boot, React.js.

- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP), CI/CD pipelines, and system design.

- Experience in agile, cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Background as a Solution or System Architect in high-growth product environments.

- Practical experience integrating AI/ML features into products.

- Familiarity with GenAI tools, chatbot platforms, or intelligent automation frameworks.

- Relevant certifications in Agile, Scrum, or cloud architecture (AWS/GCP).