Software Engineer

Company: AutoGrid Systems
Location: Redwood City
Posted on: May 9, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description About AutoGrid The world---s leading energy companies turn to AutoGrid to integrate all distributed energy resources, turn on new revenue streams and drive deeper engagement with their customers. Our suite of Energy Internet applications allows utilities, electricity retailers, renewable energy project developers and energy service providers to deliver clean, affordable and reliable energy in a distributed energy world. How do we do this? By pioneering the science of flexibility management. This innovative approach enables energy providers to mine the Energy Internet---s rich data lode to extract flexible capacity from distributed energy resources. In turn, flexible capacity can be used to balance energy supply and demand in real time, increase the productivity and value of energy assets, and deliver new energy services to customers. Established at Stanford University in 2011, we have assembled a team of world-class software architects, electrical and computer engineers, data scientists and energy experts who apply cutting-edge analytics and in-depth energy data science to solve the world---s most critical energy problems. Job Description The Flex API team is looking for a strong technologist to implement and optimize the core data and API platform within the Flex product. Responsibilities and Duties Write platform code, services and components Design & develop microservices for components Responsible for Coding, Unit-testing and other SDLC activities. Requirement Gathering and understanding, Analyze and convert functional requirements into concrete technical tasks and be able to provide reasonable effort estimates. Work Proactively and Independently across the global teams to address project requirements and articulate the issues well in advance to address project delivery risks. Code reviews, test case reviews and ensure code developed meets the requirements and quality standards. Qualifications and Skills Strong background in Data Structures and Algorithms Experience with Relational Databases, like MySQL or PostgreSQL Experience with Web Services (REST) Experience with SOA & Event Driven Architecture. Knowledge with Caching and Messaging technologies like Redis, RabbitMQ, Kafka. Experience with Linux development and runtime environments Strong Communication skills should be able to communicate effectively with business and other stakeholders. Experience with Agile / SCRUM methodology for product development. Ability to work in a small highly dynamic team using agile development methodologies (e.g. test-driven-development, continuous-integration, sprints) Able to cope with and thrive in fast paced, dynamic work environment with evolving project requirements Education: At least a BS/BA in Computer Science or equivalent degree (Electrical/Electronics/etc. Eng) 2 years at any leading SaaS firm, startup firm, or energy/product software firm. Nice to Have Skills Experience with web frameworks like Ruby on Rails, Django, etc. Experience with Angular, UI technologies Experience with Kubernetes. Experience with cloud technologies e.g. Amazon AWS. Experience with the Energy Domain. Benefits and Perks Working with a smart, collaborative, and fun group of people solving big important problems An exciting atmosphere, and an outstanding work/life balance Beautiful, spacious, modern office in Redwood Shores Flexible hours and choice of computer (Mac, Ubuntu, Windows) Competitive salary and equity Competitive health care, dental, and vision coverage Excellent 401(k) and flexible spending plans Three weeks of paid time off annually, in addition to 10 paid public holidays Life, short term and long-term disability, supplemental, and AD&D insurance Commuter transit, parking, biking, vanpool and park & ride benefits H-1B visa transfers welcome AutoGrid is an equal opportunity employer. We do not make hiring, employment or promotion decisions based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender or identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, marital status, height and/or weight. Powered by JazzHR ChpYMCUE63

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