Software Developer Associate

Qualus Digital Solutions specializes in Secure and Sustainable Grid Integration, helping the electric industry keep the lights on in the face of increased frequency of cyber-attacks, intensity of natural disasters, and penetration of renewable and distributed energy resources. The company has clients and employees coast to coast and is led by an experienced management team that has worked together in multiple successful startups.

Qualus Digital Solutions provides software implementation and integration services to help our customers adapt to the rapid change in the electric industry. We also partner with the US Department of Energy (DOE) on various research and development projects to find innovative solutions to the new challenges the electric industry is facing. In short, we provide modern solutions that deliver on our mission to support the achievement of our customers’ and the nation’s energy sustainability and reliability goals. To learn more, visit QualusCorp.com.

We are seeking an experienced Software Developer Associate to join our Digital Solutions team. The position will be fully remote. 

The responsibilities include system architecture and design, hands-on development, DevOps support, QA support, and other duties as needed.

You will work with highly experienced utility industry experts from GridBright and our partners so a commitment to collaborative problem solving, elegant design, and a high-quality product is important.

All candidates should meet the following requirements to be considered for this opportunity.

· BS/BA in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent career experience

· Minimum of 2 years of experience developing reliable and secure code

· Independence and self-reliance to work remotely with a team spanning US time zones

· Fast prototyping and agile development skills to quickly realize customer requirements

· Experience with web technologies and deploying scalable solutions

· Experience with best practices of the compete software development lifecycle

· Experience with best practices of using Git for source code control and versioning

· Experience with API development and integration best practices

· Experience with Java or C# and SQL

· Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

· Demonstrated teamwork and customer focus

· High standards of professional ethics

· US citizens or permanent resident only

Preferred requirements:

· Familiary with power systems and the utility industry 

· Experience with utility operational technologies including SCADA, ADMS, DERMS, etc.

· Knowledge of utility communication protocols such as DNP3, ICCP, OpenADR, IEEE 2030.5, etc.

· Experience with machine learning in the areas of estimation and forecasting

· Understanding of power systems engineering and analysis

· Experience with cloud development and operations including AWS

Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, renewable developers, and government clients, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled solutions and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry issues such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 1,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Qualus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in locations where we operate.

At Qualus, we believe everyone has value; and that the diversity and inclusion among our teams is what sets us apart for optimal success. We put people first because we care. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. For details, view a copy of the Qualus Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement here.