Backend (Mid-Level) Software Engineer

Organization: Granular Energy

Location: Belgium, France, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom

Granular is a fast-growing climate tech startup developing a platform to help the electricity system transition towards 24/7 clean energy. You can find out more about the 24/7 energy space in this article.Our SaaS platform provides portfolio management solutions to electricity companies and suppliers, to help them solve the issue of hourly matching between green generation and consumption, at scale.We are active across Europe and the US and have partnered with Europe’s leading power exchange and grid operators, among others. Following a recent oversubscribed funding round, we are extremely well funded with a long runway.We are dedicated to fostering diversity and nurturing talent. If you don't possess all the skills listed below but believe you have the qualities we're seeking, we encourage you to reach out. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to building an inclusive team.Key responsibilities:Develop, test and release new functionality that powers the Granular Energy Platform. At its heart, this is a sophisticated optimisation problem matching green energy consumption and production coupled with financial risk management and mitigation.Help define & shape new product features by working with product and across the organisationContribute and help to improve the ways of working and team cultureOur current tech stackBackend: Python exposing REST APIsDatabase: PostgresInfrastructure: Kubernetes on Azure, service bus (message broker), blob storage managed by TerraformPreferred ExperienceWhilst years of experience isn't a great measure, it's likely you will have 3-6 years of professional experience Strong knowledge of a high-level language such as Python, Java or C#. Knowledge of Python is not essential - we seek talented developers with a range of skills along with a willingness and desire to work in Python as a primary language.Experience in energy, commodity trading or financial markets, with knowledge of ETRM/CTRMs and front-to-back systems is a strong plusBe passionate about team best practices, culture, welfare, and productivity Be comfortable moving fast whilst maintaining quality, well-tested softwareFluent English speakerGreat interpersonal, communication and organisational skillsExperience in startup and/or remote environments is a strong plusAnalytical mindset / mathematical background is a plusWhat we offerTransparent salaries based on seniority/location, see the section on the leftRemote first: WFH, in our London office, or your local co-working space. We offer a home office set-up stipend and co-working space allowance or WFH compensation. Three all-hands gatherings each year: most recently in Brussels, Paris, RotterdamMinimum 30 days holiday (plus public holidays) and a paid volunteering dayPhysical & mental health: we offer gym subsidies and access to therapy via SpillEquity: earn equity in a fast-growing company (BSPCE/EMI)Make your mark on an early-stage climate product in a high-impact spaceProcessInitial 30-minute screening callTake home assignment: this is a timed test for you to do at homeTake home test debrief call: 60-minute interview with senior engineers Final interview with CTO and CPOLocationGranular is a remote-first organisation and this role is 100% remote. We are open to applicants based in mainland UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Germany with a reasonable travel time to our all hands locations. We bring the team together on a regular basis for in-person in London/Paris/Amsterdam/etc. and these locations allow us to travel by train and avoid planes! CompensationFrance €52K – €71K • Offers EquityNetherlands €67K – €91K • Offers EquityBelgium €60K – €80K • Offers EquityUK mainland £64K – £86K • Offers EquityGermany €63K – €85K • Offers EquityNorthern-Spain €50K – €67K • Offers EquityGranular Energy is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce, and we look for candidates who have a high level of demonstrated comfort with cultural competencyPeople of colour, people with disabilities, veterans, women, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to applyAll applicants will be considered without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, sex, marital or parental status, disability, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis prohibited by law

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