Software Engineer (IoT)

at  Powerverse

ABOUT US:

At Powerverse, we are Empowering people and communities to run their lives on sustainable new energy with ease. Our teams Build Products that Matter, and we value being Passionate, Curious and Connected.
Powerverse is a leader in the growing Energy Management market and is owned by Lightsource bp. We are repowering a smart, connected, electric world that is convenient, economical, and clean. We help companies and consumers benefit from reduced energy prices at lower costs to go green. We make it simpler to shift to an electric world with easier buying, installation, and service journeys by taking away the option overload with our smart AI and automation at the premises.

JOB OVERVIEW:

As a Software Engineer at Powerverse, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and implementing cloud-based, IoT-enabled solutions that address the unique challenges and opportunities in the energy sector. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable, reliable, and secure software applications that enable real-time monitoring, analysis, and optimization of energy assets and systems. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on transformative projects that drive innovation and impact in the energy industry.
We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our Engineering team and work with a small group of software engineers in our Embedded team. This role will involve contributing hands-on coding to accelerate delivery of IoT solutions.
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in C/C++. Along with strong technical skills, an ability collaborate in peer reviews and setting of technical direction are desirable.
While experience in the energy industry and IoT is preferred, it is not essential.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in software engineering, with a focus on implementation of edge device solutions and or edge cloud solutions for IoT devices.
• Strong proficiency in programming using C/C++.
• Experience using IoT frameworks (e.g., MQTT, OPC UA) a distinct advantage .
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices for building scalable, reliable, and maintainablesoftware systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail, with a passion for innovation and a desire to tackle complexchallenges in the energy industry.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with Docker and cloud technology such as AWS - an advantage.
• Experience with using SQL and Time Series databases (like InfluxDB) - an advantage.

1. Technical Expertise:

• Demonstrate expertise in C/C++, actively contributing to code development and architectural decisions.
• Providing high quality technical solutions, ensuring adherence to quality standards and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members to maintain code quality, consistency and the creation of the best solutions.
• Encourage improvements by identifying, assessing and recommending better and newer alternatives to enable high quality solutions.

1. Code Development:

• This role will involve hands-on coding, with majority of time allocated to writing code and solving the most complex problems.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code

3.Solution Design and Development:

• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to define technical requirements and architecture for energy solutions leveraging cloud, IoT, andAI technologies.
• Develop scalable solutions for IoT devices, sensors, and cloud platforms to collect energy data.
• Actively contribute to architectural decisions and design discussions, leveraging your technical expertise to drive innovation and improvement.

1. Cloud and IoT Integration::

• Integrate IoT devices and edge computing solutions to collect, transmit, and analyze real-time data from energy assets, including smart meters, sensors, and control systems.
• Contribute to the design of the state of the art APIs

1. Quality Assurance and Deployment:

• Implement best practices for software development, including coding standards, version control, testing, and documentation, to ensure thereliability, maintainability, and performance of software systems.
• Collaborate with DevOps and QA teams to automate deployment pipelines, continuous integration, and continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes for efficient and reliable software releases

1. Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and customer operations; to understand requirements, gather feedback, and deliver high-quality solutions that meet customer needs.
• Communicate technical concepts, design decisions, and project updates effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through written documentation, presentations, and demos.