Contract - Software Engineer – EMS Backend

Volkswagen Group of America; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Contract Software Engineer to develop and implement a cutting-edge Energy Management System backend. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize charging site operations and enhance user experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, particularly with cloud services and modular architecture. Join a forward-thinking team that values sustainability and innovation, and contribute to shaping the future of electric mobility. This is a fully remote position with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement backend for Energy Management System.
• Collaborate with teams for interface and architecture development.
• Test and validate backend services for performance.

Skills

Specification and requirements development

Product and feature development

Analytical and conceptual thinking

Communication skills

Computer savvy

Integration of systems

Resource and time management

Developing high-quality software

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering

Tools

AWS

Python

Java

C/C++

MQTT protocol

Job description

Job Description - Contract - Software Engineer – EMS Backend (ELE000335)

Contract - Software Engineer – EMS Backend - ELE000335 - Fully Remote

Primary Location

United States-EA Home Based

Electrify America is committed to revolutionizing the way people charge. As the country's largest open DC fast charging network, Electrify America is actively contributing to electrifying mobility today and building a more sustainable future.

At Electrify America, we value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We strive to establish a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can develop personally and professionally. As a team member at this rapidly growing company, you can work on state-of-the-art technology and join a team making a significant impact in the world. If you're interested in joining a dynamic, innovative company, Electrify America is a place where you can learn, grow, and make a difference!

Role Summary:

As a Contract Software Engineer – Energy Management at Electrify America, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing our Energy Management System (EMS) backend. This system will integrate on-site EMS and Electrify America real-time power controls command optimization algorithms to seamlessly control and optimize total load at a charging site for the best balance of cost and driver experience.

Your expertise in cloud service development, modular backend architecture and interfaces will be crucial in contributing to the technical architecture, developing functional and technical requirements, and translating system requirements into the software implementation. You will collaborate closely with a broader software development team responsible for Electrify America IoT back-end as well as the embedded software and engineering team responsible for the Energy Controls. You will also collaborate with validation teams and support functional and performance testing. This role requires a strong problem-solving mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Role Responsibilities:

Main responsibility – Software Development (80%)

• Jointly with the Principal Architect and in collaboration with the Energy Controls team define and document the interface between the Site Controller and IoT backend (backend API) including functional and non-functional requirements
• Implement the backend API in accordance with the specification using iterative agile methodology and test-driven development
• Integrate the EMS backend and real-time power control command optimization component
• Perform architecture and code reviews as part of the development process
• Develop unit, performance and API contract tests

Additional responsibilities – Requirements and Architecture Support (10%)

• Perform interface, API, and architecture reviews for other related systems such as energy control optimization and on-site energy control
• Evaluate and recommend the use of third-party components to optimize software development and maintenance costs

Additional responsibilities – System Integration and Validation (10%)

• Test, validate, and troubleshoot EMS backend services
• Assist in developing the cloud infrastructure as code to deploy and operate the EMS backend services
• Collaborate with validation teams on test strategies and test case coverage.
• Validate system performance and ensure compliance with specifications.

Years of Relevant Experience:

• 5 years of software engineering or related experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent

Skills:

• Specification and requirements development experience
• Product and feature development experience
• Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic
• Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written
• Computer savvy – skilled in the use of software for analysis and development
• Integration – joining people, processes and systems
• Resource and time management
• Track record of developing high-quality, testable software.

Specialized Skills (Required):

• Experience with Python
• Experience with AWS platform and serverless web service architecture
• Familiarity with communication and networking protocols including TCP, WebSocket, REST, etc.
• Experience with high-performance multi-threaded software architecture
• Knowledge of secure development practices
• Experience with unit tests and test-driven development.
• Experience with other programming languages such as Java, C/C++
• Experience with MQTT protocol
• Familiarity with IEEE, ISO/IEC standards
• Previous charging, energy, or related industry experience

Work Flexibility:

• Remote Position – Some travel to Northern Virginia may be required (<10%)