SOFTWARE ENGINEER - JAVA

About Us

Crown Interactive is a Nigerian-headquartered software company delivering

world-class digital infrastructure solutions for Africa, by Africans. Founded in the

UK in 2005 and restructured in 2012 to focus on Africa. We design and implement

sovereign digital platforms for governments and critical sectors. With over two

decades of experience executing complex projects, we have become Africa’s

leading partner in sovereign government digital transformation, combining

innovation and strong execution to deliver impactful outcomes.

As a software company, we have developed business support systems that

facilitate the delivery of our SaaS and Enterprise solutions, thus maximizing our

potential value and we're looking for a Head of Operations who shares our

passion.

Job Objective

Are you passionate about building scalable, high-performing applications that

transform how the power and electricity sector operates?

We are looking for a Software Engineer – Java to join our innovative

development team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain cutting-

edge software solutions that power our electricity distribution (DISCO) and

energy management systems, including metering, billing, customer service, and

data analytics platforms.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, secure, and

efficient applications that enable utility companies to enhance operational

performance, customer experience, and revenue assurance.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable software solutions for electricity distribution and energy management systems.
• Collaborate with product managers, solution architects, and business
• analysts to translate DISCO operational requirements into function a software designs.
• Develop integration layers between software applications and smart meters, GIS systems, CRM, and ERP platforms.
• Optimize system performance and reliability for handling large datasets from smart grids and metering infrastructure.
• Implement robust data analytics and reporting modules for energy
• consumption, loss detection, and revenue assurance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards (e.g., NERC, ISO).
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and continuous
• integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.
• Provide technical support for solution deployment and troubleshoot post-deployment issues for DISCO clients.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies in IoT, SCADA, data analytics,
• and power automation systems relevant to electricity utilities.

Required Skills and Competencies
• Java
• Javascript
• Strong knowledge and understanding with Object-Oriented Principles
• Spring-Boot
• Java EE
• Experienced in developing enterprise-level web applications and RESTful
• APIs using cloud-based architecture
• MySQL
• Single Sign – On Technology
• Enterprise platforms
• DevOPS
• Familiarity SAAS Application deployment

Experience and Qualifications
• First degree in Computer Science, Engineering or technical skills required for this role
• Minimum of 5 - 6 years of software development experience, preferably in energy, power, or utilities-focused software projects.
• Proven experience with software solutions for power distribution metering, or energy billing systems.
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages: Java, C#,
• Python, or JavaScript (Node.js, React, or Angular).
• Experience working with databases (SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and API integration.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps tools (Git, Docker, Jenkins).
• Understanding of IoT protocols, data streaming, and integration with metering infrastructure (AMI/MDMS) is an added advantage.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.

Perks & Benefits:
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Sales referral bonus incentives
• Flexible work arrangements
• Health, wellness, and professional development programs.

If you think you have what it takes to join our dynamic and vibrant team and

eager to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Please forward your CV

to recruitment@cicod.com

Work Location: In person