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Generac Power Systems Software Developer III/Senior Software Developer in Vancouver, British Columbia
We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.
Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.
There has never been a better time to work for Generac!
We are committed to providing sustainable cleaner energy products and technology. This is challenging and rewarding work, and we are looking for individuals who are passionate about being part of a team that will have a positive impact on the climate at scale.
Generac Energy Services is a cutting-edge team that is working to provide end-to-end digital solutions and experiences for customers who are striving to manage increasingly complex portfolios of residential and/or industrial distributed energy resources and who want to leverage the power flexibility of their portfolio into energy markets and utility programs.
The Software Engineer III is a senior member of a team developing and testing power generation control systems that can be remotely controlled and monitored using web and mobile technology solutions. The engineer III is a senior position that will participate in planning and estimating of software development tasks and will provide technical guidance and mentoring to lesser experienced engineers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Expand functionalities on our real-time control platform built with Elixir.
Collaborate with external companies to develop integrations that import real-time data into the GES platform.
Troubleshoot unexpected behavior on a system with which you have limited familiarity.
Take ownership and responsibility for one or more features or areas within our Product Platforms, driving innovation and excelling in influential roles.
Demonstrate leadership at various levels, positively impacting the team and guiding them toward adopting sustainable software patterns and processes.
Participate actively in Architecture Council ceremonies, contributing to technical decisions and setting the technical direction for the team's work.
Collaborate with GES Product Owners in defining work through well-crafted stories derived from epic-level feature requests. Present these stories to the team during grooming and planning sessions after breaking down epics into actionable tasks.
Engage in the SCRUM process on the project team, setting the pace for the team's approach each day.
Provide feedback to GES Engineering Management, actively contributing to discussions on team direction, composition, and working agreements.
Mentor junior-level engineers and uphold best coding practices.
Minimal Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent technical degree
A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in software development within a software engineering or developer role.
Minimum Qualifications:
Proven track record in developing applications for web, API, database, and/or mobile platforms.
Previous hands-on experience with languages such as Elixir, Python, Rust, C#, Java, JavaScript, or other widely used commercial programming languages.
Experience utilizing Git, understanding CI/CD principles, and working with automated delivery pipelines.
Extensive hands-on experience with Elixir, including the deployment of Elixir-based production services and applications.
Demonstrated background in designing, implementing, and operating systems within cloud environments, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency in software design patterns and Object-Oriented Design (OOD).
Familiarity with the Linux operating system.
Demonstrated capability in designing and implementing event-based and/or micro-services architectures.
Leadership and mentoring experience with junior team members
Familiarity with IoT-based solutions and devices.
Experience designing data models and leveraging different data storage technologies (SQL, NoSQL, big data, etc.).
Proficiency in networking protocols including HTTP, TCP, MQTT, etc.
Demonstrated expertise in secure coding and adherence to best practices.
Experience implementing authentication standards like OAuth2 and/or OpenID Connect.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Comprehensive grasp of development activities and tasks.
Capability to contribute effectively within a large development team operating in an agile environment.
Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Keen attention to detail, coupled with critical thinking and problem-solving proficiency.
Promotes a collaborative development approach by sharing code and embracing knowledge exchange.
Exceptional time management abilities, enabling the meeting of deadlines and efficient use of time.
Capacity to work harmoniously with team members, provide guidance and leadership to junior colleagues, and be receptive to direction from others.
Application of software engineering expertise to enhance products or services.
Proficiency in solving moderate to complex software engineering challenges.
Demonstrated strong decision-making skills.
Compensation: Generac is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role when based in Vancouver, BC is $105,000 to $130,000. This compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. This role is eligible for variable compensation including short- and long-term incentives. Hybrid work environment is supported, position locations available in Vancouver, BC.
Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.
“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
Our success is directly tied to our employees’ professional growth and personal well-being, combined with strong families and communities. As an inclusive workplace, our employees embrace diversity, celebrate differences, and treat others with equality and respect.
Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.
As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.
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