Senior Backend Developer - Renewable Energy Software

Your mission Design a scalable and high-performing IT architecture with consideration for database, backend, frontend, and deployment to enable communication with our client’s power plants in real-time, using the following tech stack: Python (Flask, SQLAlchemy, etc.), MSSQL/PostgreSQL, OpenAPI, Kubernetes & Helm Develop and test modular backend services, RestAPI endpoints and performant database structure for our automation and optimization SaaS product “HYDROGRID Insight”  Work closely with our in-house machine learning and optimization team to improve the analytics core of HYDROGRID Insight Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in technology and propose new ideas to improve our service and IT architecture even further Review code of your colleagues to maintain a four-eyes principle for all deployed code Mentor junior developers in the team by guarding code quality and helping them make architecture design decision Become part of an agile workflow (SCRUM) and take an active role in leading software development Your profile You have a technical education related to Computer Science (BSc or higher)  You have 5 years or more of experience in professional software development with excellent skills using Python, OpenAPI, and SQL You have experience in writing scalable backend applications, including refactoring and tooling  You have experience in setting up and executing quality assurance, including testing, documentation and code review  Dealing with agile software development methods and modern development tools is part of your daily routine You have experience and interest in mentoring junior colleagues  High level of problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize tasks Fluency in English is essential, other languages are a plus You have a valid work permit for Austria It would be amazing if you also have  Experience or interest in DevOps and CI/CD (Kubernetes, Helm. Jenkins, Atlassian stack) Previous experience of working in a Startup An interest in renewable energy and want your work to have a positive climate impact Why us? A clear vision : work on the transformation of renewables into smart hydro power plants to enable grid balancing with purely green energy A strong ambition: we are at the beginning of our exciting scale-up story to contribute globally to the energy transformation A great spirit:  the ability to work on a green future is what unites us and motives each of us every day. Latest technology: our DNA is R&D driven allowing us to not only using the latest technology but also developing our own methodology beyond the state of the art to stay one step ahead of competition Room for career development and personal growth:  As a growing company, we continuously need to expand our skills, team and leadership – we can offer rapid career development opportunities. A flexible work environment  Competitive Compensation About us We are a fast-growing B2B SaaS company dedicated to empowering Hydro Operators to maximise both their revenue and total (renewable) energy production - making hydro a power for the future and the backbone of the zero carbon economy. Join us in our mission to make hydro a power for the future!