Remote Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Remote, US)

Description:

• Design, develop, and build backend services that integrate with energy markets to control bidding and dispatch of energy-saving events.
• Rearchitect systems to handle users at 5x - 10x scale.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate cloud services into the broader system architecture.
• Work with cross-functional teams including engineering, product management, marketing, and market integration.
• Utilize various technologies in the stack such as Python, Flask, MySQL, Celery, AWS/GCP, Ubuntu, Apache, Redis, Git, and Jira.
• Implement API monitoring tools and proactively monitor API service performance.
• Participate in agile development processes including team updates, standup meetings, 1-on-1’s, and peer code reviews.

Requirements:

• 7-10 years of industry experience building backend software services.
• Bachelors/Masters degree in computer science or demonstrated experience in the software industry.
• Experience rearchitecting systems for scale and performance.
• Proficiency in SQL and no-SQL databases (MySQL, Oracle, Postgres, Redshift, mongodb etc.).
• Strong software engineering background and proficiency in Python, Java, PHP, or Ruby.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to take ownership of the entire development process.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Bonuses: Experience with scalable distributed data processing, AWS Lambda/Cloud functions, pub/sub, AirFlow tools, cloud automation, infrastructure as code tools, and experience in the electric power industry.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience: $150k-$220k.
• Fully remote work environment with a home office set-up allowance.
• Company perks include parental leave, unlimited vacation, and corporate values of working sustainably and putting families first.
• Competitive benefits package including wellness benefits and equity.
• Opportunity to work with passionate individuals in a fully-remote work environment, focusing on halting climate change and continuous learning and growth.
• 401k matching.