Full-Time

Back-End Engineer

Posted on 5/1/2024

Solar Landscape

51-200 employees

Installs community and commercial solar systems

Energy

Senior

Shrewsbury, NJ, USA

Required Skills

Microsoft Azure

Python

Ruby

Java

Postgres

AWS

MongoDB

REST APIs

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
Proven experience as a Back-End Developer working on customer-facing applications, with a strong background in software development.
Expertise in server-side languages such as Java, Python, Ruby, or .NET.
Experience with database technology such as PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their application within back-end development.
Knowledge of security practices and data protection between user interfaces and back-end servers.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with an aptitude for collaborative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

Design and develop robust server-side logic using programming languages such as Java, Python, Ruby, or .NET.
Build and maintain scalable and efficient RESTful APIs for our web and mobile platforms.
Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure system integration and responsiveness.
Manage and optimize databases for optimal performance and reliability.
Implement security measures and data protection protocols to safeguard user data and system integrity.
Participate in code reviews, maintain code quality, and ensure best practices are followed.
Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software to improve performance and address system failures.
Document development processes, code changes, and other technical information for reference and reporting.

About Us

Solar Landscape is the leading commercial and community solar developer in the United States.

We partner with the world’s largest real estate companies to develop, install, and operate solar projects on commercial and industrial rooftops. Through our groundbreaking community solar model, households in surrounding communities can subscribe to receive solar power at a guaranteed discount.

To date, Solar Landscape has deployed over 400 megawatts of renewable energy projects totaling over $1 billion in capital investment. Solar Landscape was named the #1 Distributed Generation developer for 2023 by New Project Media and was awarded the U.S. Department of Energy’s Equitable Community Solar Grand Prize.

We reinvest in our communities as a leading provider of solar PPAs to municipalities, schools, and universities, as well as through our award-winning solar workforce development program.

Solar Landscape is growing fast. Doubling in size year after year, we are looking for the best and brightest to drive our next phase of growth. We’re made up of thought leaders, thinkers, dreamers, doers. We are insightful, driven, rebellious, fun, and we are better together. Our diverse and unique backgrounds are all given a voice and seat at the table to help make real change for the communities we serve.

For more about Solar Landscape, visit www.solarlandscape.com.

About The Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Back-End Engineer to join our team at Solar Landscape. As a Back-End Engineer, you will play a key role in developing the server-side logic and infrastructure that power our applications aimed at supporting community solar projects. Your work will directly contribute to the scalability and robustness of our applications, ensuring they operate efficiently and reliably under high demands.

Responsibilities

Design and develop robust server-side logic using programming languages such as Java, Python, Ruby, or .NET.
Build and maintain scalable and efficient RESTful APIs for our web and mobile platforms.
Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure system integration and responsiveness.
Manage and optimize databases for optimal performance and reliability.
Implement security measures and data protection protocols to safeguard user data and system integrity.
Participate in code reviews, maintain code quality, and ensure best practices are followed.
Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software to improve performance and address system failures.
Document development processes, code changes, and other technical information for reference and reporting.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
Proven experience as a Back-End Developer working on customer-facing applications, with a strong background in software development.
Expertise in server-side languages such as Java, Python, Ruby, or .NET.
Experience with database technology such as PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their application within back-end development.
Knowledge of security practices and data protection between user interfaces and back-end servers.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with an aptitude for collaborative problem-solving.

Benefits and Perks

Solar Landscape’s company culture is second to none.

Our employees combine our mission, grit and drive with a rebel’s attitude that is changing the industry:

·Located in the heart of historic Asbury Park, our state-of-the-art office space offers flexible workstations encouraging collaboration and movement.

·Employees come together to eat every day! Like in a home, our gourmet kitchen is the heart of the office. Solar Landscape has a full-time in-house chef cooking daily farm-to-table meals using locally sourced organic food.

·Also included in employees is our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, & vision insurance, flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; We provide healthy snacks, coffee, volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!

Solar Landscape

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A leader in the community and commercial solar energy sector, Solar Landscape provides extensive opportunities for professional growth in renewable energy. It emphasizes advanced solar solutions and energy storage technologies, fostering a culture of sustainability and community empowerment. This environment is ideal for professionals passionate about using green technology to make a substantial impact on local communities and businesses.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$850K

Headquarters

Asbury Park, New Jersey

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 25%

1 year growth

↑ 43%

2 year growth

↑ 67%