Sr. Software Engineer, Backend and Data Systems (Remote)

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary:

SOLV Energy is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and collaborate on solutions within the fast-evolving renewables industry. Members of this team support our custom software web applications for utility-scale construction engineering and management, data monitoring, advanced analytics, and reporting. The team is looking for an enthusiastic candidate who can come up to speed quickly and play a critical role in designing and implementing complex software systems.
This role is fully remote. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Achieve an expert level understanding of our custom software system features, the design intent, integrations with other business platforms, and how the applications are utilized to support business processes 

• Utilize functional requirements to create technical specifications and lead development projects, architect custom applications 

• Contribute to the creation, migration, and maintenance of complex data models 

• Develop creative, efficient, and optimized data solutions 

• Optimize performance with large, complex data sets that continue to expand; develop methods for monitoring capacity utilization 

• Manage cloud architecture and make recommendations for upgrades and enhancements based on project and business demands 

• Maintain and debug live software systems 

• Continuous learning, proactive knowledge sharing, and mentorship of teammates 

• Complete other responsibilities as assigned 

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• B.S. in Computer Science or Engineering 

• 12+ years of software engineering experience and demonstrated ability to deliver complex, technical solutions 

• Experience with control systems and sensor data as well as construction automation or similar 

Technical Requirements: 

• Backend proficiency in one or more of: Python, Numpy/Pandas, SQL (non-ORM), Rust, C/C++/C#, Java 

• Advanced database knowledge and SQL proficiency 

• Understanding of API use to consume data in various formats such as JSON 

• Proficiency with Git and deployment automation 

• Strong problem-solving ability and analytical skills 

• Clear and concise communication skills including, but not limited to, wikis, technical specifications, flowcharts, protocol/API/schema descriptions, process documentation 

Experience with the following is considered a plus: 

• Familiarity with industrial protocols such as OPC-UA or Modbus 

• Data interpretation and visualization 

• AWS cloud services and deployment automation 

• IT systems, networking, and security 

What We're Looking For: 

• Positive attitude and desire to collaborate effectively with others 

• Ability to multitask between multiple complex projects and operational requests 

• Proven mentorship skills and ability to work independently  

• Ability to identify problems and working solutions 

• Excellent attention to detail 

• Flexibility, reliability, and dependability 

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Benefits:

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$137,280.00 - $171,600.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

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Job Number: J12748

If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.