Senior Software Engineer

Are you passionate about creating innovative data products that support the global shift towards clean energy? Join Team Spectacle at Voltus, where we build the software and data services essential for our core operations. Our projects range from data-intensive web applications focused on real-time performance and grid monitoring to services that handle financial forecasting and payment solutions. At Voltus, we simplify the complexity of quantifying and compensating thousands of participants during demand response events, delivering a product-oriented approach that enhances and centralizes data processing pipelines, data warehouses, and APIs. Our tech stack primarily runs on AWS and includes technologies such as Python, React, Hashistack, and Docker. We are highly data-driven, utilizing tools like Clickhouse, Deltalake, Postgres, and Kafka. We value a systematic approach to problem-solving and employ techniques such as Domain Driven Design to manage complexity. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on both frontend and backend systems. We seek engineers with extensive experience in data and backend development, but those with a willingness to explore front-end engineering are also encouraged to apply. This role offers you the chance to engage in complex, impactful work alongside a team that values empathy and collaboration. If you are a holistic problem solver eager to grow, learn, and contribute, we would love to hear from you. Areas You Will Contribute To: Developing intuitive internal APIs and data-intensive products that serve as the foundation of our demand response platform Creating public-facing APIs and comprehensive developer documentation Building a unified platform for collecting and processing customer documents and utility data Delivering accurate and timely notifications for grid emergency events to facilitate customer and internal responses Designing internal tools, such as analytics and scripting environments, that provide practical solutions for technically adept internal users Key Responsibilities: Designing and implementing modular, composable primitives and APIs that capture the core business logic for managing a diverse portfolio of energy resources Understanding the energy industry’s rules, regulations, and standards to effectively create software solutions Collaborating with internal experts in energy markets to translate complex market dynamics into discoverable and extensible production code Contributing to the engineering roadmap, vision, and overall goals Establishing clear and specific success criteria in partnership with key stakeholders Leading major initiatives that encompass new customer-facing products, sophisticated automations for internal stakeholders, and scaling data infrastructure Providing mentorship and guidance to junior team members Qualifications: 8+ years of software engineering experience Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in designing and managing scalable data models Experience with cloud-native application design and development, employing APIs, containers, and infrastructure-as-code Solid foundation in system architecture Ability to translate complex business domains into maintainable, scalable systems A commitment to writing well-tested, readable, and maintainable code Compensation for this role ranges from $160,000 to $190,000 per year, dependent on experience, plus a 10% bonus paid semi-annually and equity options. Our benefits package is comprehensive, offering unlimited leave for full-time employees, parental leave, and various health and financial wellness options. Please note, we do not provide visa sponsorship or transfers for new hires. All Voltus team members should be authorized to work from their home location (within the US or Canada unless stated otherwise). While Voltus operates as a fully remote workplace, there are regulations on employee locations for compliance and security purposes. Working from a different country while traveling requires prior approval according to our Global Remote Travel Policy. Voltus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of gender identity, race, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or marital status.