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Ascend Analytics

API Software Engineer

Ascend Analytics, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80301


Python Software Engineer,

Boulder, Colorado OR Remote within U.S. for well qualified candidates

A PI Software Engineer,

Boulder, Colorado, United States OR Remote within U.S. for well qualified candidates

About Ascend

Ascend Analytics' climate technology software and services provide critical insights to power the energy transition. The company's products enhance critical power supply decisions from short-term operating strategies to long-term investment and resource planning. Ascend's solutions serve as the core analytic infrastructure for electric utilities, independent power producers, electric retailers, and financiers of energy infrastructure. To learn more about Ascend, please visit us at www.ascendanalytics.com.

Your Impact at Ascend Analytics

As a APISoftware 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.

Job ResponsibilitiesDesign 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 stakeholdersContribute 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 Systems, OR equivalent work experience3+ years as a back-end software engineerPreferred Qualifications

Demonstrated academic or professional software coding experience in one or more of the following languages: Python, Ruby, .NET, Java, C++, C#, Kotlin, Rust, or Javascript, including object-oriented designFamiliarity with data processing in Python (including Pandas, Numpy, Sympy, Scikit-Learn) is strongly preferredExperience designing and developing full-stack applications and RESTful web servicesFamiliarity or exposure to cloud computing platforms and ecosystems, e.g., Azure, AWS, and containerization, e.g., DockerData Science, including statistics, machine learning, and data visualizationReferential 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:

$110,000 - $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