Senior Automation Engineer
Company: NextEra
Location: Miami
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Requisition ID: 94221 Florida Power & Light Company is the
largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to
nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation's most
fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and
industry-leading reliability, we're redefining what's possible in
energy. Want to be part of something powerful • Join our
outstanding team and help shape the future of energy. Position
Specific Description Job Responsibilities Design, develop, and
maintain software applications and automation solutions that
support IT operations, with a strong emphasis on Operational
Technology (OT) and critical infrastructure environments. Provide
automation and AI-driven services across IT operations within
segregated, on-premises critical infrastructure systems that
operate independently from corporate IT networks. Collaborate
closely with cross-functional stakeholders and work directly with a
small, specialized team of two engineers to design, build, and
support internal tools used by approximately 500 internal
customers. Develop, implement, and troubleshoot software systems to
ensure high availability, reliability, and performance in
mission-critical environments. Create, deploy, and maintain
automated scripts and services to support system maintenance,
operational efficiency, and process improvement initiatives. Build
and support system integrations and APIs, enabling automation and
data flow across platforms and applications. Provide expert-level
technical support for complex software, automation, and integration
issues in a critical infrastructure setting. Maintain comprehensive
technical documentation covering software design, configurations,
integrations, and ongoing maintenance procedures. Use version
control and collaboration tools such as GitHub or GitLab to manage,
review, and maintain code repositories. Required Qualifications
Strong programming experience with Python and C#, including
hands-on development in production environments. Experience working
with APIs, system integrations, and databases as part of automation
or application development efforts. Proficiency with SQL databases
and experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB. Experience
supporting or developing solutions in on-premises or operational
technology (OT) environments, particularly those that are
segregated from corporate IT systems. Solid understanding of
software troubleshooting, system reliability, and operational
support in mission-critical environments. Experience using code
repositories and version control best practices (GitHub, GitLab, or
similar). Preferred Qualifications Experience developing
applications using Python frameworks, particularly Django. Exposure
to or experience with AI-enabled web services and cloud-based
technologies supporting automation initiatives. Job Overview This
position installs, configures, and maintains computing
infrastructure, operating systems, and middleware products on all
computer platforms, including mainframes, workstations, and servers
- including web servers - in support of 24-hour-per-day,
seven-day-per-week business processes. Job Duties &
Responsibilities • Evaluates, implements, and modifies operating
system software parameters and product solutions for optimum
performance • Identifies integration and other interface
requirements for all supported products and platforms • Serves as a
technical escalation point for technicians and customers •
Troubleshoots hardware, system and application issues • Performs
other job-related duties as assigned Required Qualifications • High
School Grad / GED • Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience •
Experience: 4 years Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our
employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn
more. Employee Group: Exempt Employee Type: Full Time Job Category:
Information Technology Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable NextEra Energy is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for
employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin,
religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status
or any other basis prohibited by law. NextEra Energy provides
reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process
for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to
compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with
federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious
documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by
applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send
an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com
, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to
reach you. NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner
discriminate against employees or applicants because they have
inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of
another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access
to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as
a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of
other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise
have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is
(a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance
of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an
investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the
contractor's legal duty to furnish information. NextEra Energy does
not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any
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Nearest Major Market: Miami
Keywords: NextEra, Tamiami , Senior Automation Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Miami, Florida
