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Ascend Analytics

Ascend Analytics

51-200 employees

Software and consulting for renewable energy analytics

Consulting
Energy

Compensation Overview

$70k - $95kAnnually

Junior

Boulder, CO, USA

Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Rust
Agile
Python
JavaScript
React.js
Ruby
Java
.NET
C#
SCRUM
C/C++
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Data/Information Science, Mathematics, or a related field
  • 1+ 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
  • Knowledge of a modern JavaScript front-end framework, HTML, and CSS
Responsibilities
  • Design and write clean, scalable, production code (our backend team primarily works in C# and Python, and our frontend team works primarily in React)
  • Refactor code for improved performance, stability, and scalability
  • Develop automatic tests (such as unit and integration tests) and deployment scripts
  • 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 provides software and consulting services aimed at supporting the renewable energy sector. Their products, which include Market Intelligence, BatterySIMM, SmartBidder, PowerSIMM, Ascend Energy Exchange, and EnSurance, help clients optimize electric power supply and make informed decisions in real-time operations and long-term planning. The software solutions are designed for various professionals in the energy market, such as power traders, risk analysts, resource managers, developers, and financiers. What sets Ascend Analytics apart from competitors is their focus on integrating market intelligence with resource planning and risk management, allowing clients to navigate the complexities of the energy market effectively. The company's goal is to empower clients to optimize their capital investments and facilitate the transition to renewable energy.

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

$704K

Headquarters

Boulder, Colorado

Founded

2003

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

6%
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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.

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