About the job

Company Description Smarter Power Solutions (SPS), now operating as a DNV company, is part of a global centre of excellence for grid-connection engineering based in Australia. The team works with developers, OEMs, financiers, and network service providers to deliver advisory services across feasibility studies, grid-connection modelling, and generator performance standards. SPS supports utility-scale generation projects with registration, commissioning, technical due diligence, and compliance assessments. The company also advises networks and government bodies on system stability, power quality, market design, and policy implementation to enable a safe and sustainable energy transition. Joining SPS offers exposure to complex power sector challenges and collaboration with specialists in the National Electricity Market.

Role Description As a Python Developer at Smarter Power Solutions, you will work full time in Melbourne, VIC, developing and maintaining software tools that support grid-connection engineering and power system analysis (PSSe, PSCAD, PowerFactory). You will design, implement, and optimize Python-based applications and scripts that automate modelling workflows, data processing, and reporting for utility-scale generation and network advisory projects. Daily activities include writing clean, well-documented code, implementing object-oriented designs, troubleshooting and debugging issues, and contributing to code reviews and continuous improvement of the development toolkit. You will collaborate with engineers to translate technical requirements into robust, scalable software solutions, integrating databases and back-end services where needed. You will need to understand the teams challenges, provide support to resolve issues and opportunities to improve and develop user guides and training videos.You will also support the deployment, testing, and refinement of internal software products to ensure accuracy, performance, and maintainability.

• QualificationsOn your first day, we'd love for you to have:Experience developing in Python, or similar.
• Experience owning features end-to-end in a small team.
• It's great, but not required, if you have:Electrical engineering and power systems experience.
• Control systems experience.
• Experience using power systems simulation software such as PSS®E, PSCAD™ or PowerFactory.
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Why join us?

Are you a passionate and ambitious software engineer ready to dive into an environment that fosters innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth? We're seeking talented individuals who are eager to tackle complex problems, build scalable solutions, and collaborate with some of the finest engineers in the entertainment industry.

• Complex Projects, Creative Solutions: Dive into intricate projects that challenge and push boundaries. Solve complex technical puzzles and craft scalable solutions.
• Accelerate Your Growth: Access mentorship, training, and hands-on experiences to level up your skills. Learn from industry experts and gain expertise in scaling software.
• Collaborate with Industry Leaders: Work alongside exceptional engineers, exchanging ideas and driving innovation forward through collaboration.
• Caring Culture, Career Development: We deeply care about your career. Our culture prioritizes your growth with tailored learning programs and mentorship.
• Embrace Challenges, Celebrate Success: Take on challenges, learn from failures, and celebrate achievements together.
• Shape the Future: Your contributions will shape the future of entertainment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively engage in hands-on coding, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure code quality, scalability, and maintainability.
• Write efficient, scalable, and maintainable code, adhering to coding standards and best practices.
• Lead technical discussions and propose solutions that drive team performance and contribute to team and company OKRs.
• Innovate within the team by pushing for improvements and driving constructive changes to enhance team performance and efficiency.
• Analyze complex problems and provide effective solutions, contributing to team goals and initiatives.
• Lead and independently completed medium-sized projects or components from start to finish.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and take initiative in technical discussions.
• Share knowledge and best practices with the team, fostering a collaborative and learning-oriented environment.
• Mentor junior engineers by providing guidance and constructive feedback to support their growth.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, product managers, and engineering teams to effectively communicate technical concepts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, with a primary focus on backend development.
• Experience with technologies such as Node.js, Microservices, Docker, Cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and related technologies.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., AWS Code Pipeline, GitHub Actions) for automating the deployment process.
• Proficiency in Subscriptions technology (WebSockets, Pub/Sub), TypeScript, GraphQL, database technologies such as PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch. 
• Strong understanding of code architecture and design principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with teams and stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset to address complex technical challenges and devise innovative solutions.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn new technologies to grow as a full-stack engineer.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with Svelte + SvelteKit or other server-side rendering frameworks (e.g., React + NextJS, Vue + Nuxt, Quasar, etc).
• Proficiency in JavaScript fundamentals, Storybook, and related technologies.

If you're passionate about growth, innovation, and working with the best, we'd love to have you on our team!

About the job

Company Description Smarter Power Solutions (SPS), now operating as a DNV company, is part of a global centre of excellence for grid-connection engineering based in Australia. The team works with developers, OEMs, financiers, and network service providers to deliver advisory services across feasibility studies, grid-connection modelling, and generator performance standards. SPS supports utility-scale generation projects with registration, commissioning, technical due diligence, and compliance assessments. The company also advises networks and government bodies on system stability, power quality, market design, and policy implementation to enable a safe and sustainable energy transition. Joining SPS offers exposure to complex power sector challenges and collaboration with specialists in the National Electricity Market.

Role Description As a Python Developer at Smarter Power Solutions, you will work full time in Melbourne, VIC, developing and maintaining software tools that support grid-connection engineering and power system analysis (PSSe, PSCAD, PowerFactory). You will design, implement, and optimize Python-based applications and scripts that automate modelling workflows, data processing, and reporting for utility-scale generation and network advisory projects. Daily activities include writing clean, well-documented code, implementing object-oriented designs, troubleshooting and debugging issues, and contributing to code reviews and continuous improvement of the development toolkit. You will collaborate with engineers to translate technical requirements into robust, scalable software solutions, integrating databases and back-end services where needed. You will need to understand the teams challenges, provide support to resolve issues and opportunities to improve and develop user guides and training videos.You will also support the deployment, testing, and refinement of internal software products to ensure accuracy, performance, and maintainability.

• QualificationsOn your first day, we'd love for you to have:Experience developing in Python, or similar.
• Experience owning features end-to-end in a small team.
• It's great, but not required, if you have:Electrical engineering and power systems experience.
• Control systems experience.
• Experience using power systems simulation software such as PSS®E, PSCAD™ or PowerFactory.
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