Technology Specialist (front end)

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.

Software Engineer - Frontend:

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 dynamic team as a Frontend UI React Developer and play a pivotal role in shaping the user interface of our applications. You will be responsible for developing seamless single-page applications that will shape the future of our company and the electricity grid.

As a 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:

1.Development: Design efficient and user-friendly UI using React.js, Next.js, and other relevant frameworks.

2.Collaboration: Engage closely with API developers, data scientists, product managers, and subject matter experts to influence the company's evolution and the electricity grid's future.

3.Code Management: Write code, conduct tests, create prototypes, troubleshoot issues, and evaluate and address bottlenecks.

4.Design Input: Participate actively in design discussions, offering key insights to guide technical decisions.

5.Documentation: Establish and document best practices and methodologies.

Qualifications:

Must-haves:

1.Minimum of 6 years (up to 14 years) hands-on experience with React.js, Next.js, JavaScript.

2.At least 6 years of experience in developing Single Page applications that involve data presentation with various charts.

3.Proficiency in adhering to coding standards and guidelines.

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

5.Comprehensive knowledge of CSS, HTML, API integration, and Performance tuning of web pages

6.Experience with browser-based debugging and performance testing software.

7.Familiarity with performance testing frameworks.

8.Excellent troubleshooting skills.

Nice-to-haves:

1.Knowledge of data analytics visualization tools.

2.Knowledge of API development, python 

3.Familiarity with CI/CD build pipelines.

4.Experience using Ubuntu as a development environment.

5.Knowledge of Dockers and Ubuntu development environment.

Educational and Certification Requirements:

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

•AWS certifications will be considered an added advantage.

Fun: 

We are always looking for employees who are excited by challenges and the opportunity to be problem-solvers. Our entrepreneurial mindset allows for creativity, sense of urgency and fulfillment. Our employees love what we do and are passionate about the way we power our world. 

•The Fluence Digital team is highly motivated by developing advanced optimization strategies to transform the way we power our world. We are deeply concerned by our changing climate and excited to have the opportunity to play a part in making low-carbon projects more viable.