Ascend Analytics
Backend Software Engineer
Ascend Analytics, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80301
Backend Software Engineer, Boulder, Colorado
Your Impact at Ascend Analytics
As a Backend Software Engineer at Ascend Analytics, you will be part of a collaborative team advancing software solutions and analytics to support the clean-tech power revolution. Your strong software engineering skills will support mission critical decision analytics for renewable and battery storage power providers around the globe. If you want to help shape a new future of a cleaner, most cost-effective energy supply and work for an industry-leading software company with dedicated and talented people passionate about our future, this could be a great fit. Ascend is a fast growing and profitable company with opportunity for advancement.
AscendAnalyticsis an innovative "climate tech" software and consulting company focused on energy analytics that are transforming the electric grid to renewables. Ascend's solutions provide the analytics to support critical power supply decisions from operating strategies over the next hour, to hedging and budgeting decisions over the next five years, to long-term investment and resource planning decisionsover the next thirty years.
For more information, visitwww.ascendanalytics.com
Job Responsibilities
Design and write clean, scalable, production code (our backend team primarily works in Python, and our frontend team works primarily in JavaScript)Refactor code for improved performance, stability, and scalabilityDevelop automatic tests (such as unit and integration tests) and deployment scriptsImplement systems for collecting, storing, and working with data at scaleWork with our team of analysts and data scientists to integrate and generalize prototype mathematical and data science models within production softwareCommunicate clearly and effectively (orally and in writing) with both technical and nontechnical stakeholdersMentor and guide junior engineersContribute to scoping and design discussionsThis position involves working collaboratively both within your software team and outside with the front-end software engineers, data scientists, and technical sales team. The software development team follows an agile scrum process, and all team members are expected to contribute to technical design reviews, implementation strategies, operational system support, and sprint planning.
Required Qualifications
BS or MS in Engineering, Computer Science, Data/Information Science, Physics, Operations Research, Statistics, Economics, or Power Systems2+ years as a backend software engineerDemonstrated academic or professional software coding experience. Preference in one or more of the following languages: Python, Java, C++, Matlab, R, Julia including object-oriented design
Preferred Qualifications
Strong background in programming related to applied mathematical, engineering, and physical sciencesFamiliarity with data processing in Python (including Pandas, Numpy, Sympy, Scikit-Learn) is strongly preferredData Science, including statistics, optimization, machine learning, and data visualizationPerformance computing, including distributed and parallel computing technologiesReferential databases, such as SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQLAbility to communicate with impact and confidence, both orally and in writingStrong interpersonal skills, teamwork skills, and work ethicKnowledge of wholesale electricity markets; passion for renewables and storageExperience with code review, architecture, development, and promotion processes
Compensation $100,000 - $150,000
Negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Ascend highly values our employees and often pays above industry average.
We offer flexible work hours in a relaxed environment with opportunities for advancement and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, dependent care spending account, and a 401k plan.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Ascend Analytics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Ascend Analytics is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@ascendanalytics.com#J-18808-Ljbffr
Your Impact at Ascend Analytics
As a Backend Software Engineer at Ascend Analytics, you will be part of a collaborative team advancing software solutions and analytics to support the clean-tech power revolution. Your strong software engineering skills will support mission critical decision analytics for renewable and battery storage power providers around the globe. If you want to help shape a new future of a cleaner, most cost-effective energy supply and work for an industry-leading software company with dedicated and talented people passionate about our future, this could be a great fit. Ascend is a fast growing and profitable company with opportunity for advancement.
AscendAnalyticsis an innovative "climate tech" software and consulting company focused on energy analytics that are transforming the electric grid to renewables. Ascend's solutions provide the analytics to support critical power supply decisions from operating strategies over the next hour, to hedging and budgeting decisions over the next five years, to long-term investment and resource planning decisionsover the next thirty years.
For more information, visitwww.ascendanalytics.com
Job Responsibilities
Design and write clean, scalable, production code (our backend team primarily works in Python, and our frontend team works primarily in JavaScript)Refactor code for improved performance, stability, and scalabilityDevelop automatic tests (such as unit and integration tests) and deployment scriptsImplement systems for collecting, storing, and working with data at scaleWork with our team of analysts and data scientists to integrate and generalize prototype mathematical and data science models within production softwareCommunicate clearly and effectively (orally and in writing) with both technical and nontechnical stakeholdersMentor and guide junior engineersContribute to scoping and design discussionsThis position involves working collaboratively both within your software team and outside with the front-end software engineers, data scientists, and technical sales team. The software development team follows an agile scrum process, and all team members are expected to contribute to technical design reviews, implementation strategies, operational system support, and sprint planning.
Required Qualifications
BS or MS in Engineering, Computer Science, Data/Information Science, Physics, Operations Research, Statistics, Economics, or Power Systems2+ years as a backend software engineerDemonstrated academic or professional software coding experience. Preference in one or more of the following languages: Python, Java, C++, Matlab, R, Julia including object-oriented design
Preferred Qualifications
Strong background in programming related to applied mathematical, engineering, and physical sciencesFamiliarity with data processing in Python (including Pandas, Numpy, Sympy, Scikit-Learn) is strongly preferredData Science, including statistics, optimization, machine learning, and data visualizationPerformance computing, including distributed and parallel computing technologiesReferential databases, such as SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQLAbility to communicate with impact and confidence, both orally and in writingStrong interpersonal skills, teamwork skills, and work ethicKnowledge of wholesale electricity markets; passion for renewables and storageExperience with code review, architecture, development, and promotion processes
Compensation $100,000 - $150,000
Negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Ascend highly values our employees and often pays above industry average.
We offer flexible work hours in a relaxed environment with opportunities for advancement and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, dependent care spending account, and a 401k plan.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Ascend Analytics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Ascend Analytics is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@ascendanalytics.com#J-18808-Ljbffr