Senior Platform Engineer
Second Front SystemsFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates should have at least 4 years of software engineering experience, strong written and verbal communication skills, and experience with cloud native application design and development using APIs, containers, and infrastructure-as-code. They should have experience building data models and managing database migrations, an understanding of modern API design and best practices, and the ability to write maintainable, modular, and well-tested code.
Design and implement modular, composable primitives and APIs to capture core business logic for operating a growing portfolio of diverse energy resources. Understand energy industry rules, regulations, and standards to effectively design software that meets our needs. Collaborate with external partners such as metering, battery, solar, residential, or commercial energy management systems, utilities, and ISOs. Contribute to the engineering roadmap, vision, and goals. Establish clear and specific success criteria with key stakeholders. Develop technical strategies for tackling new products, markets, and DER types. Provide mentorship and coaching to more junior team members.
Manages virtual power plants and demand response
Voltus operates in the energy sector by managing virtual power plants and distributed energy resources (DERs). The company helps clients, including businesses and homeowners, reduce their energy use during peak demand times, which is known as demand response. This process not only helps prevent blackouts but also allows clients to earn money and save on energy costs through various payment mechanisms. Voltus has a strong track record, managing 5.8 gigawatts of DERs and executing over 7,500 dispatches to maintain grid stability. With 60 different programs available, clients can optimize their energy usage and financial returns. Voltus stands out from competitors by focusing on demand response and providing tangible financial benefits to its clients. The goal of Voltus is to contribute to a more sustainable and reliable energy future.