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Full-Time

Software Engineer

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Ascend Analytics

Ascend Analytics

51-200 employees

Advanced analytics for energy decision-making

Consulting
Energy

Compensation Overview

$75k - $95kAnnually

Junior, Mid

Boulder, CO, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Frontend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Rust
Agile
Python
Sales
JavaScript
React.js
Data Science
Ruby
SQL
Java
SCRUM
Requirements
  • BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Data/Information Science, Mathematics, or a related field
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience in a similar position
  • Demonstrated academic or professional software coding experience in one or more of the following languages: Python, Ruby, .NET, Java, C++, C#, Kotlin, Rust, or Javascript, including object-oriented design
  • Strong background in programming related to applied mathematical, engineering, and physical sciences
  • Team player with a willingness to learn
  • Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork skills, and work ethic
Responsibilities
  • Design and write clean, scalable, production code (our backend team primarily works in Python, SQL, Sas, and C#; our frontend team works in React)
  • Refactor code for improved performance, stability, and scalability
  • Develop automatic tests
  • Work with our team of analysts and data scientists to integrate and generalize prototype mathematical and data science models within production software
  • Communicate clearly and effectively (orally and in writing) with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders
  • This position involves working collaboratively both within your software team and outside with the front-end software engineers, data scientists, and technical sales team. The software development team follows an agile scrum process, and all team members are expected to contribute to technical design reviews, implementation strategies, operational system support, and sprint planning.

Ascend Analytics offers a compelling opportunity for professionals passionate about the energy sector. With its focused approach on advanced analytics and data infrastructure for energy decision analysis, the company leads in delivering solutions for portfolio analysis, asset valuation, hedge optimization, and risk scenario analysis. This positions Ascend Analytics as a hub for industry-shaping decisions and a prime environment for employees to engage in meaningful, impactful work within a crucial industry.

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

$704K

Headquarters

Boulder, Colorado

Founded

2003

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

14%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

14%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent growth investment will likely accelerate Ascend's product innovation, enhancing its competitive edge in the energy analytics market.
  • Partnerships with significant entities like Clean Power Alliance demonstrate Ascend's capability to handle large-scale, impactful projects.
  • Leadership continuity with CEO Dr. Gary Dorris ensures stability and a clear strategic vision for the company's future.

What critics are saying

  • The specialized focus on energy transition analytics may limit Ascend's market reach compared to more diversified analytics firms.
  • Dependence on strategic investments for growth could pose financial risks if future funding rounds do not materialize as expected.

What makes Ascend Analytics unique

  • Ascend Analytics specializes in energy transition analytics, a niche yet rapidly growing sector, setting it apart from broader analytics firms.
  • The company's focus on empowering a wide range of energy market stakeholders, from utilities to financial institutions, provides a comprehensive approach to navigating the complex energy market.
  • Strategic investments from firms like Rubicon Technology Partners and Galvanize Climate Solutions enable Ascend to accelerate product innovation and expand its analytics solutions.