Full-Time

Senior Integration Engineer

Posted on 8/27/2024

Ascend Analytics

Ascend Analytics

51-200 employees

Software and consulting for renewable energy analytics

Consulting
Energy

Compensation Overview

$105k - $135kAnnually

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Sales
Data Structures & Algorithms
Quality Assurance (QA)
REST APIs
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 4+ years experience in implementing third-party integrations and/or as a technical sales resource for a software product
  • Strong proficiency in Python
  • Extensive experience with data structures and API schemas, including an understanding of API design philosophies and patterns including common communication protocols (SOAP, REST) and data formats (JSON, XML).
  • Understanding of security requirements of integration work
  • Tenacity to navigate ambiguity and gather clear requirements from third-parties
  • Ability to flexibly work on multiple workstreams in parallel based on sometimes tight and shifting client timelines
  • Familiarity with project management to stay organized and manage, track, and communicate progress internally and externally.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with clients and third-party engineers alongside Ascend analysts, customer success, and engineers to ensure proper hand-off from sales to implementation and to understand and deliver end-to-end technical implementations of key integrations that align with client requirements
  • Scope, design, develop, and implement integrations with third-party solutions and data providers
  • Troubleshoot issues and evaluate new requirements as they arise, proposing effective solutions and best practices
  • Develop a common framework for integrating third-party software and regularly execute a comprehensive test plan for integrations that use this framework
  • Drive internal API, alerting, and QA design and development to improve efficiency, efficacy, stability, and risk management associated with third-party integrations
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of implemented solutions, configurations, and troubleshooting procedures
  • Partner with the customer success team to project-manage integration work and help maintain tracking of implementation progress and status for communication to customers
  • Participate as primary technical support for platform as part of teams’ weekly support rotations
  • Own deployment of individual new releases as part of team’s rotation for managing new releases

Ascend Analytics provides software and consulting services aimed at supporting the transition to renewable energy. Their products, which include Market Intelligence, BatterySIMM, SmartBidder, PowerSIMM, Ascend Energy Exchange, and EnSurance, help clients in the energy sector optimize electric power supply and manage both real-time operations and long-term planning. The software solutions offer critical insights and decision analytics tailored for power traders, risk analysts, resource managers, developers, and financiers. Unlike many competitors, Ascend Analytics combines advanced software with consulting expertise, allowing them to address the complexities of the energy market effectively. The company's goal is to empower clients to make informed decisions and optimize their investments in renewable energy.

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$704K

Headquarters

Boulder, Colorado

Founded

2003

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recent investment from Rubicon Technology Partners accelerates product innovation and expansion.
  • Growing interest in virtual power plants aligns with Ascend's expertise in power supply optimization.
  • Increased focus on AI-driven predictive analytics enhances Ascend's forecasting and resource allocation.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging energy analytics startups increase competition, potentially eroding market share.
  • Rapid AI advancements may outpace Ascend's capabilities, requiring significant investment to stay competitive.
  • Potential regulatory changes could impact demand for Ascend's current product offerings.

What makes Ascend Analytics unique

  • Ascend Analytics specializes in energy transition analytics, optimizing electric power supply.
  • Their product suite includes Market Intelligence, BatterySIMM, and SmartBidder for comprehensive solutions.
  • Ascend combines industry-leading model capability with robust client support for competitive advantage.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

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