Director, Software and Data Operations

About Us:
At Rodan Energy, our mission is Making Sustainable, Attainable. As a leading North American energy services company, we provide innovative energy solutions that help clients reduce energy costs and GHG emissions, support electrification, and enhance grid efficiency. With over 20 years of expertise, we’re trusted by North America’s largest energy users, power producers, and utilities.
Why Join Rodan:

• Thriving Industry: Join a rapidly growing sector at the forefront of innovation and sustainability, shaping the future of energy management.
• Product Market Fit: With a 98% client retention rate and consistent YOY growth, Rodan has built a reputation for delivering trusted, long-term partnerships with industry leaders.
• Top Talent & Strong Culture: Collaborate with high-performing, passionate individuals who are committed to excellence and sustainability.

What Makes This Role Great:
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity at the intersection of software engineering, data strategy, and energy innovation. As Director of Software and Data Operations, you’ll shape the future of Rodan’s digital platforms - driving the architecture, scalability, and performance of systems that power real-time energy intelligence and operational excellence.
You won’t be writing code day-to-day, but your engineering judgment will be critical. You’ll lead a talented team across software development and enterprise data, guiding solution design, DevOps maturity, and delivery velocity. You’ll work across modern Microsoft and Linux-based stacks, influence product direction, and ensure that engineering practices are robust, secure, and future-ready.
This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. You’ll have the autonomy to shape engineering culture, the support of a strong executive team, and the satisfaction of building systems that directly contribute to sustainability and grid modernization.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee both software development and enterprise data services functions, ensuring alignment with business goals and delivery timelines.
• Provide technical oversight across backend development, DevOps, and data operations—ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing systems.
• Provide oversight of electricity data acquisition hardware and ETL processes to ensure accurate, timely aggregation and submission of data to internal and external users.
• Guide solution architecture and technology direction, staying current with modern engineering practices and tools.
• Manage and mentor a team of developers and data professionals, including team leads and managers, fostering growth and accountability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define product roadmaps, estimate delivery effort, and support investment planning.
• Ensure Agile practices are followed and delivery pipelines are optimized for speed, quality, and reliability.
• Serve as a key member of the management team and provide input on overall business direction, foster a positive work culture, and strong collaboration with other functional leaders.
• Attract and develop top talent.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
Artificial Intelligence & Automation

• Proven experience implementing AI technologies into enterprise software solutions.
• Ability to leverage AI and automation in data services to reduce manual effort and accelerate delivery timelines.
• Skilled in applying AI-driven approaches to software development for productivity and innovation.

Architecture & Infrastructure

• Expertise in onboarding new technology stacks within DevOps environments.
• Strong background in designing and implementing scalable data models and architectures optimized for AI.
• Experience integrating time-series data into enterprise solutions and architectural frameworks.
• Ability to develop support models for emerging technology stacks and manage multi-technology environments (Engineering, OT, IT).

Cybersecurity

• Deep understanding of Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices.
• Ability to embed cybersecurity principles into code development, particularly for Distributed Energy Resources (DER) and critical infrastructure.

Data Strategy & Management

• Comprehensive knowledge of data strategy, governance, and technology concepts.
• Hands-on experience with ETL processes, automation, and data quality frameworks.
• Ability to define and monitor KPIs for data uptime, reliability, and performance.

Leadership & Team Development

• Demonstrated ability to assess resource needs and optimize team structures.
• Track record of building high-performance teams and enhancing delivery excellence.
• Skilled in transforming development teams to adopt modern technologies and innovative methodologies.

Software Development

• Experience designing and delivering customer-facing portals, dashboards, and intuitive UX.
• Ability to transition MVPs into full-scale products within DevOps environments (Python preferred).
• Proven success in implementing solutions at scale and supporting roadmap execution.

Rodan Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Profit sharing
• Comprehensive health benefits package
• Group RRSP with employer matching

Apply Now:
If you’re a strategic leader passionate about innovation and driving growth in a rapidly evolving industry, we want to hear from you!
Referral Bonus: Do you know someone who would be a great fit for our team? We are offering a $2500 referral bonus for successful referrals that lead to a hire for this role, effective until further notice. Please connect with Allan at [email protected].
Please note that a criminal background check will be conducted as part of our hiring process.