Software Engineer - Data

at  NineDot Energy

SOFTWARE ENGINEER - DATA

FLSA Classification: Exempt
Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000 plus bonus and incentive stock options
Reports to: Sr. Manager, Data Analytics
Location: Brooklyn (Hybrid)

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Software Engineer - Data to design, develop, and maintain large-scale applications and pipelines, working closely with the Sr. Data Analytics Manager and colleagues on the data team to improve NineDot’s business through automation and smarter use of data. This role will be highly technical and hands-on. Your role is on a small team and will involve working in a variety of areas, including but not limited to: cloud infrastructure, devops, developing databases, and scripting. Your work will involve optimizing processes related to various aspects of renewable energy generation, distribution, and consumption. You would be responsible for designing and implementing data management systems, ensuring data quality, and utilizing appropriate tools and technologies to extract valuable insights from the data.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Math, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• 3+ years of software engineering, data engineering, or related experience.
• Experience with setting up and managing data processing, schemas, and storage for multiple systems and teams.
• Coding experience in two or more of the following languages: Python, SQL, Java, Ruby, Javascript.
• Experience with cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience with data integration, including using APIs, and ETL tools.
• Advanced knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and relational database experience (e.g., PostgreSQL, RDS, Snowflake, or BigQuery).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Metabase, Power BI, Tableau, Looker, etc) is a plus.
• Experience with a web app framework (e.g., React/Node, MVVM, MVC) is a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• API Development & Integrations: Develop and integrate with APIs, implement data backfills, and build custom integrations, services, or applications to support evolving business needs and ensure seamless operations.
• Automations & Scripting: Create scripts and automations for data synchronization between tools used across the company.
• Databases & Backend: Support backend systems, including database migrations, ensuring the data infrastructure is optimized for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Cloud Services: Build and manage network infrastructure, compute resources (servers, containers, serverless execution), and other cloud resources to support scalable operations.
• DevOps: Automate deployment across environments, establish testing harnesses for upgrading systems.
• Technology Evaluation: Evaluate and implement new tools and technologies to improve systems and processes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with project development, operations, and finance teams to identify needs and develop implementation plans.
• Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including design decisions, program behavior, and data dictionaries.
• Frontend Development: Contribute to planning for future frontend improvements, potentially moving beyond Airtable to support enhanced user experiences.
• Additional Responsibilities: Handle other duties as assigned to support team and business goals.