Team Lead - R&D

ETAP empowers customers to make informed decisions throughout the life cycle of their projects with innovative software solutions for electrical systems. By applying ETAP solutions, customers experience continuous intelligence during design and engineering and into operations and maintenance using a unified electrical digital twin platform. ETAP supports customers in their digital transformation and sustainable energy transitions for a green and smart future, helping them to prioritize safety, maximize reliability, and stay resilient.

Our employees' passion for excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction is our most-prized resource. If you share that passion — and want to be part of a company that leads the energy transition towards a cleaner and more resilient world for future generations — we invite you to join us!

ETAP is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Team Lead - R&D

Location: Delhi, India

Employment Type: Full-time

The job

We are looking for an R&D Technical Lead to lead software development and R&D activities for ETAP Real-Time products. The role focuses on SCADA, ADMS, real-time power-system applications, communication protocols, product testing, and engineering solutions. You will work closely with global R&D, Product Management, QA/Testing, and Project Engineering teams to develop innovative solutions, improve product quality, and address evolving market and customer requirements. This position will contribute to strengthening ETAP’s local R&D capabilities in India and supporting software localization and innovation initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate R&D and product development activities, providing technical guidance, reviewing solutions, mentoring developers, and resolving technical challenges.
• Coordinate verification and validation (V&V), functional, integration, and regression testing, ensuring defects and Incident Reports (IRs) are investigated, tracked, and resolved.
• Manage development tasks, testing activities, defects, and priorities in Jira, monitor progress against timelines, and communicate risks, blockers, and dependencies.
• Evaluate new technologies, communication protocols, and market requirements; develop proofs of concept (PoCs) and contribute to product performance, reliability, scalability, and usability improvements.
• Collaborate with global R&D, Product Management, QA/Testing, and Project Engineering teams on technical reviews, release planning, product demonstrations, troubleshooting, and technical documentation.

Essential requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, or a related technical field.
• Typically 3–6 years of relevant experience in software development, R&D, or engineering software, preferably involving SCADA, real-time systems, industrial automation, or power-system applications.
• Strong programming knowledge in C#, .NET, or .NET Framework; experience with software design, debugging, performance analysis, and system integration.
• Working knowledge of databases and development tools, including SQL, PostgreSQL or SQL Server, REST APIs, Git, and Visual Studio.
• Experience coordinating technical activities or guiding development teams, with good problem-solving, planning, communication, and team coordination skills.

Desired skills and competencies

• Knowledge of SCADA, EMS, DMS, OMS, ADMS, FEP, FLISR, real-time monitoring, HMI, alarms, events, trends, and historical data.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as OPC UA/DA, IEC 60870-5-104, DNP3, Modbus, and IEC 61850, along with power-system operation and protection fundamentals.
• Experience with V&V, product testing, Jira and Incident Report management, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and release coordination; knowledge of C++, Java, Python, Node.js, MongoDB, or AI/ML concepts is an advantage.
• Demonstrates technical leadership, curiosity, and a continuous-improvement mindset, with a strong focus on innovation, customer impact, accountability, and collaboration across local and global teams.