Software Engineer

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future! 

Electric Power Engineers, Inc. (EPE) is a rapidly growing energy consulting firm at the forefront of transforming the power systems industry. EPE is headquartered in Austin, Texas, specializing in renewable energy and power systems. EPE’s expertise spans transmission & distribution system analysis, substation and electric system design, energy market analysis, grid integration of energy resources, renewable energy generation, and energy storage solutions. Our software team develops and deploy innovative cloud-based analytics and engineering products to optimize the energy sector. We pride ourselves on our commitment to technical excellence, and we are looking for a motivated and talented Software Developer to join our growing software team.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Electric Power Engineers, Inc. (EPE) is seeking a Software Developer to be part of a dynamic and highly technical team. In this role, you will work alongside senior developers and engineers to help develop, maintain, and deploy cutting-edge cloud-based software products that serve the energy industry. You will have opportunities to work with the latest technologies and contribute to a growing portfolio of products that are helping shape the future of power system.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the software team to design, develop, test, and deploy cloud-based software solutions for the energy sector.
• Assist in maintaining and enhancing existing applications, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies like Python, React, Typescript, Java, Kotlin, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Contribute to code reviews, bug fixes, and performance tuning to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, data science, and business teams, to ensure seamless integration and delivery of products.
• Continuously learn new technologies and approaches to software development.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or a similar technical field
• Minimum 5 (+) years of experience developing software or SaaS product.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following programming languages: Python and Typescript.
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and version control (e.g., Git).
• Strong understanding of software development principles, algorithms, and data structures.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven capability to mentor and provide support to Junior Developers.
• Ability to dive into new codebases, generate data-driven decisions for refactoring opportunities, and contribute code.
• Experience with handling large data sets and implementing data processing pipelines and ETL principles:
  • Knowledge of AWS Athena
  • Familiarity with Parquet files
  • Proficiency in SQL and relational database concepts.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Knowledge of cloud-based solutions, specifically AWS.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS and geospatial data.
• Exposure to analytics or engineering software in the energy sector is a plus.

Why Join EPE?

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation solutions for the power industry.
• Collaborate with a team of experts in software engineering, renewable energy, and grid technologies.
• Flexible hybrid work environment with opportunities for professional growth and innovation.
• EPE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.

If you are passionate about automation and innovation in the power sector, we invite you to apply!

Location: This position will be located in Panama City, Panama

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster

If you are interested in applying for employment with EPE and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@epeconsulting.com

Third-Party Recruiting Notification

EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.