Senior Software Engineer_ Python

Fluence is the leading global energy storage technology and services company, created and backed by Siemens and AES, two industry powerhouses and pioneers in energy storage. Fluence unites the scale, experience, breadth, and financial backing of the two most experienced icons in energy storage.

Our mission is to create a more sustainable future by transforming the way we power our world. Energy storage is critical to this transformation, yet today the market is fragmented and customers face the challenge of finding a trusted technology partner amidst conflicting technical claims, inexperienced vendors and installers, and new market entrants with limited power sector knowledge.

Fluence brings the proven technology solutions and services that overcome the commercial and regulatory barriers that stand in the way of modernizing our energy networks. We are the partner that can deliver at a global scale with the most experienced and knowledgeable team in the world.

About Fluence: Fluence Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader in energy storage products and services, and optimization software for renewables and storage. With a presence in over 47 markets globally, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable energy storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and the Fluence IQ Platform, which delivers AI-enabled SaaS products for managing and optimizing renewables and storage from any provider. Fluence is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids.

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We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.

Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day.

Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.

We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.

We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. 

About the Position

•This position will be within the new Fluence Digital business unit, formed following Fluence’s acquisition of San Francisco-based start-up AMS. Fluence Digital’s software technology uses artificial intelligence, advanced price forecasting, portfolio optimization and market bidding to ensure energy storage and flexible generation assets are responding optimally to price signals sent by the market. Join our innovative team as we shape the future of the electricity grid. 

•As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining robust AWS SaaS applications. This role requires close collaboration with data scientists, product managers, and subject matter experts. Your key responsibilities include and not limited to:

Key Responsibilities:

•Design & Development: development of AWS SaaS applications using Python, Javascript, typescript, Node.js +express, nest, (other frameworks), and Kotlin

•Collaboration: Work closely with data scientists, product managers, and experts.

•Code Management: Write code and tests, construct prototypes, solve issues, and evaluate and rectify bottlenecks.

•Design Discussions: Actively participate in design discussions and provide pivotal input to guide technical resolutions.

•Documentation: Define and document the best practices and methodologies.

•Technically lead and mentor the development team 

Skills and Qualifications

•Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with Python, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, Kotlin, and PostgreSQL.

•At least 3 years of experience in developing SaaS applications on AWS.

•Proficiency in adhering to coding standards and guidelines.

•Expert in static code analysis, unit testing, and other best practices ensuring high-quality code delivery.

•Experience working with IoT time series databases.

•Bachelors in computer science or a related field is preferred.

NICE TO HAVE

•AWS certifications will be considered an added advantage

•Experience in Javascript/Typescript-based front-end development.

•Familiarity with CI/CD build pipelines.

•Understanding of MLOps and DataOps.

•Knowledge of data structures and algorithms.

•Experience using Ubuntu as a development environment.

•Knowledge of Dockers and Ubuntu development environment.