Solaria is a leading European solar energy company specialized in the development, construction, and operation of photovoltaic plants. Founded in 2002 and listed on the Spanish IBEX 35 index, the company has evolved from a solar panel manufacturer to a major independent power producer with a significant portfolio across Southern Europe.

Headquartered in Madrid, Solaria offers a dynamic environment for professionals in engineering, finance, and digital transformation. The company is a key player in Spain's energy transition, making it an attractive destination for international experts looking to work in the renewable energy sector within a fast-growing, publicly-traded Spanish corporation.

Founded in 2002, Solaria initially focused on manufacturing photovoltaic modules before pivoting to power generation. It went public on the Spanish Stock Exchange in 2007 and joined the IBEX 35 in 2020.

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Listed on the IBEX 35, representing one of the largest and most influential companies in the Spanish stock market.
Operates an international portfolio with a strong presence in Spain, Italy, Portugal, Greece, and Uruguay.
Actively expanding into synergistic sectors such as green hydrogen and data center infrastructure.
Provides a corporate environment in Madrid suitable for high-level technical and financial professionals in the renewables industry.

Energy SCADA Manager · Madrid - Headquarters

Solaria

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Solaria Energía y Medio Ambiente, a leading company in the development and generation of renewable energy in Southern Europe, is strongly committed to actively contributing to decarbonization through a global energy model based on clean energies.

Since our inception in 2002, thanks to a sustainable business strategy and management, we have evolved from an industrial company specializing in the manufacture of photovoltaic panels to a company specializing in energy generation with a solid track record on the Spanish stock market, where we have been listed since 2007 and whose journey culminated in 2020 with our entry into the Spanish IBEX 35 index.

Currently, we are looking for a SCADA Software Development Manager whose primary mission will be to develop and evolve the internal corporate SCADA system, ensuring its robustness, scalability, and full integration with Solaria's operating, control, and market systems. 100% On-site Vacancy.

Main Functions:

Design, development, and implementation of complex and customized SCADA systems, ensuring availability, performance, and scalability.
Evolution of manual processes toward digital, integrated, and auditable processes.
Development of automations for reporting, operational control, forecasts, deviations, and communication with the delegated dispatch.
Connection between SCADA, EMS, market platforms, internal tools, and delegated dispatch systems.
Design, implementation, and maintenance of software and control.
Design, creation, and maintenance of relational and non-relational architectures.
Lead the team, managing internal SCADA evolution projects and ensuring correct planning, monitoring, and delivery of each phase.
Comprehensive management of external providers, including definition of scopes, quality control, supervision of deliverables, and alignment with Solaria's technical and operational standards.
Development in C++, C#, Python, Java, and .NET applying software engineering best practices.
Design and development of control systems, sensors, actuators, and industrial communications.
Implementation and management of Modbus, DNP3, IEC 60870‑5 protocols, among others.
Coordination of the development, testing, and documentation team, and relationship with external providers.
Diagnosis of incidents, identification of inefficiencies, and proposal of scalable digital solutions.
Validation, cleaning, and structuring of data coming from plants, markets, and internal systems.
Automation of communications, forecasts, notifications, incidents, and regulatory reporting.

Requirements:

STEM Education: Computer Engineering, Electronics, Industrial, Industrial Systems, or similar; a postgraduate degree in software engineering, control systems, or automation is valued.
Minimum 10 years in SCADA software development.
Experience in OT, IoT, and systems control environments.
Solid knowledge of relational and non-relational architectures.
Extensive knowledge of networks, web technologies, and Windows and Linux operating systems.
Proficiency in C++, C#, Python, Java, and .NET.
Experience in control systems, sensors, actuators, and industrial communications.
Knowledge of Modbus, DNP3, IEC 60870‑5, etc.
Ability to lead internal and external development teams.
Ability to make decisions under pressure and resolve complex incidents.

View original advert (Spanish)

Solaria Energía y Medio Ambiente, empresa líder en el desarrollo y generación de energía renovable en el sur de Europa, posee el fuerte compromiso de contribuir activamente a la descarbonización a través de un modelo energético global basado en las energías limpias.

Desde nuestros inicios en el año 2002, gracias a una estrategia y gestión empresarial sostenibles, hemos evolucionado pasando de ser una compañía industrial especializada en la fabricación de paneles fotovoltaicos a convertirnos en una compañía especializada en la generación de energía con una sólida trayectoria en la bolsa española, en la que cotizamos desde 2007 y cuyo camino culminamos en 2020 con la entrada en el selectivo español IBEX 35.

En estos momentos, nos encontramos en búsqueda deun/una Responsable de desarrollo de software SCADAcuya misión principal será cuya misión principal será desarrollar y evolucionar el sistema SCADA interno corporativo, garantizando su robustez, escalabilidad y plena integración con los sistemas operativos, de control y de mercado de Solaria.Vacante 100% Presencial.

Principales Funciones:

Diseño, desarrollo e implementación de sistemas SCADA complejos y personalizados, asegurando disponibilidad, rendimiento y escalabilidad.
Evolución de procesos manuales hacia procesos digitales, integrados y auditables.
Desarrollo de automatizaciones para reporting, control operativo, previsiones, desvíos y comunicación con el despacho delegado.
Conexión entre SCADA, EMS, plataformas de mercado, herramientas internas y sistemas del despacho delegado.
Diseño, implementación y mantenimiento de software y de control.
Diseño, creación y mantenimiento de arquitecturas relacionales y no relacionales.
Liderar el equipo, gestionando proyectos de evolución del SCADA interno y asegurando la correcta planificación, seguimiento y entrega de cada fase.
Gestión integral de proveedores externos, incluyendo definición de alcances, control de calidad, supervisión de entregables y alineación con los estándares técnicos y operativos de Solaria.
Desarrollo en C++, C#, Python, Java y .NET aplicando buenas prácticas de ingeniería de software.
Diseño y desarrollo de sistemas de control, sensores, actuadores y comunicaciones industriales.
Implementación y gestión de protocolos Modbus, DNP3, IEC 60870‑5, entre otros.
Coordinación del equipo de desarrollo, pruebas, documentación y relación con proveedores externos.
Diagnóstico de incidencias, identificación de ineficiencias y propuesta de soluciones digitales escalables.
Validación, limpieza y estructuración de datos procedentes de plantas, mercados y sistemas internos.
Automatización de comunicaciones, previsiones, notificaciones, incidencias y reporting regulatorio.

Requisitos:

Formación STEM: Ingeniería informática, electrónica, industrial, sistemas industriales o similar; valorable posgrado en ingeniería de software, sistemas de control o automatización.
Mínimo 10 años en desarrollo de software SCADA.
Experiencia en entornos OT, IoT y control de sistemas.
Conocimiento sólido en arquitecturas relacionales y no relacionales.
Amplios conocimientos de redes, tecnologías web y sistemas operativos Windows y Linux.
Dominio de C++, C#, Python, Java y .NET.
Experiencia en sistemas de control, sensores, actuadores y comunicaciones industriales.
Conocimiento de Modbus, DNP3, IEC 60870‑5, etc.
Capacidad para liderar equipos de desarrollo internos y externos.
Capacidad para tomar decisiones bajo presión y resolver incidencias complejas.