Contract - Software Engineer - EMS Backend

Volkswagen Group of America; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative company committed to revolutionizing electric mobility. As a Contract Software Engineer focused on Energy Management, you'll play a key role in developing cutting-edge solutions that optimize charging experiences. Work with a talented team on cloud services, backend architecture, and real-time power control systems. This position offers the opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced environment while contributing to a sustainable future. If you're passionate about technology and making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5 years of software engineering or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Energy Management System backend.
• Collaborate with the software development team on IoT backend.

Skills

Software Engineering

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Integration Skills

Resource Management

High-Quality Software Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Python

AWS

TCP/IP

WebSocket

REST

Job description

Primary Location-United States-EA Home Based

Description

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 use of third-party components optimize software development and maintenance costs

Additional responsibilities - System Integration and Validation (10%)

• Test, validate, and troubleshoot EMS backend services


• Assist 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.

Qualifications

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.

Specialized Skills (Desired):

• 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%)

***No agencies please***

Electrify America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

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