Software Engineer

Job description

Software Engineer at Cypress Creek Renewables (View all jobs) (https://ccrenew.com/careers/)
Durham NC; Washington DC



The Company

Cypress Creek Renewables is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time.

We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country.

Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization.

We hope you will join us.

The Role

The CCR Digital team is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Software Engineer to join our team.

In this role, you become an integral member of our technical team, acting as an implementation lead for internally developed software solutions.

You will be expected to flourish in a fast-paced environment and be able to quickly respond to change.

You will exercise your knowledge and experience to build modern, robust, scalable, and reliable cloud-native software solutions through common sense best-practice.

This position reports to the Principal Software Engineer, and through this partnership, you will work to build upon a foundation of technical excellence, contributing fresh ideas and perspectives to an already solid foundation.

Responsibilities


+ Exercise good judgement and technical decision making which are rooted in sound engineering principles and practices.



+ Work both independently and collaboratively with other members of the technical team to deliver world-class software solutions.

+ Capable of applying design patterns and advanced software development techniques to improve extensibility and maintainability of software solutions.



+ Capable of solving complex technical problems through solutions which are elegant and embrace simplicity, understanding that unnecessary complexity should be avoided.



+ Drive the adoption of modern software engineering practices, tools, and technologies, ensuring that the team remains at the forefront of industry advancements.

+ Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to maintain code quality and consistency across the landscape of custom code solutions.

+ Partner with and provide technical guidance to citizen developers and subject matter experts throughout the organization.

+ Stay up to date with industry trends and advancements to continuously enhance the team's technical knowledge and capabilities.

+ Embrace a growth mindset, showing willingness to learn and adopt new technologies.


Minimum Qualifications


+ Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field or equivalent experience

+ 4+ years of proven experience in software engineering, with a focus on designing and building complex, scalable systems.


Skills/Abilities


+ Strong expertise in cloud native and DevOps practices.



+ In depth knowledge of microservice architecture and distributed systems.



+ Working knowledge of messaging systems such as Kafka and RabbitMQ.



+ Knowledge and understanding of RESTful service design and security best practices.

+ Experience and understanding of relational database systems such as PostgreSQL and MySQL.

+ Deep knowledge and appreciation for automated testing practices, capable of writing unit, integration, and end to end tests.

+ In depth experience using one or more of the following programming languages and/or frameworks: o Python o NodeJS o Java o C# .NET

+ Deep knowledge of at least one modern web framework such as Angular or React.



+ Understanding of Agile methodologies.



+ Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze technical challenges and develop innovative solutions.

+ Strong communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

+ Strong understanding of the renewable energy market is a plus.


Location: Based out of either CCR’s Durham or NC or Washington DC office; comfortable with a hybrid schedule of 3x days in office per week.

Compensation: The salary range for the position is $120,000-$145,000 plus bonus and benefits.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.

Benefits:


+ 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.

+ 401(k) Match

+ Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance

+ Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Phone Bill Reimbursement

+ Company Swag




A note to Recruiting Agencies Cypress Creek Renewables Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies.

The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company.

We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place.

Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of CCR and we are not responsible for any related fees.

All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team.



Cypress Creek Renewables is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please be aware of recruiting scams—official communications will only come from @ccrenew.com, we will never request personal or financial information, and any suspicious activity should be reported to HR@ccrenew.com.

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