Cloud Software Engineer – Industrial Microgrid Control

Position Description Function : Cloud Software Engineer – Industrial Microgrid SystemsReference Number : PT-SJ-PT 24-0301Level : Mid-LevelLocation : PowerTec office and factory, Mitcham, VIC, 3132. This role requires on-site presence and occasional project travel. WfH may be possible irregularly only and only after a successful probation period.Regular/Temporary : RegularStart Date : a.s.a.pEmployment : Full TimeWhy work for PowerTec? Join us in shaping the electricity network transformation to 100% distributed renewables!PowerTec produces microgrid and power supply resilience products & systems. We enable our industrial, commercial and network service provider customers to power their site more resiliently, sustainably & autonomously. Our coherent end-to-end solutions combine power system strength with energy market access.We are a technology innovator: The PowerCache (“Grid in a Box” grid augmenting/mirroring/stabilising battery energy storage system) and PaDECS (Parallel Distributed Energy Resources Control System) offer effective solutions to the challenges of the renewables-powered electricity network.Work on end-to-end solutions with deep IP and deep integration!The team develops, designs, produces and commissions hardware and software and delivers products, customised systems and turn-key projects. Project delivery ranges from supporting studies and approvals, modelling, manufacturing, testing and delivery to on-site commissioning and operation support.Since 2014, PowerTec has delivered some of the most relevant distribution network-size (50kVA – 5MVA) Australian Microgrid and Energy Storage reference projects.Share your passion with a fast-growing purpose-driven team!We are a young fast-growing team working with our customers to lead technological developments in the fast-growing field of renewables-based distributed energy systems. We apply a flexible and collaborative approach to working with and learning from our customers, supply partners and each other and offer intensive personal growth and learning opportunities.The opportunity: A new opportunity exists for a multi-talentedCloud Software Engineer– Industrial Microgrid Systemsto join the team.The Candidate Will Have: A university degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related subject; Alternatively, long-standing professional experience in software engineering.Relevant design experience or theoretical knowledge in the following areas:Industrial, utility (or other technical infrastructure) systems monitoring or controlAn understanding of engineering fundamentals of energy, utility and industrial systemsDesigning, developing, and executing industrial User Interfaces and Experiences (UI/UX)Software frameworks: Both.NET with C# for Windows Forms GUI developments; Blazor would be a plus.Javascript frameworks (React.JS, Node.JS or Angular.JS) for Web-GUI developmentCloud front-end and back-end development, ideally with Amazon Web ServiceDatabasesCloud-based architectures and applicationsOther software-tech experience that would be a plus:Agile Software development and DevOps (using Github and JIRA)Fundamentals of utility SCADAGeneral knowledge and skills:Practical skills to set-up and conduct tests on control system hardware and join large-scale power systems tests together with power systems engineersA hands-on delivery-oriented approach with an ability to problem-solve project issues autonomously and wholisticallyFlexibility to adapt to new programming languages and tools and an existing codebaseTeamwork; reporting to the Head of Software EngineeringStrong interpersonal skills and an ability to work to challenging deadlinesAbility to travel, occasionally for multiple daysAbility to navigate a scale-up company environment, i.e. to work with limited support functions and within the framework of developing teams, processes, and resourcesEmotional intelligence when working with project stakeholders, external and internalOutstanding professional conduct and verbal & written communication skillsAn Australian residency, or suitable valid visa for at least 1 year – Sponsoring for a subsequent work visa is possible.By the end of this year, you will have: Reporting to the Head of SW-Engineering, you will have:Developed a firm understanding of PowerTec’s Microgrid and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) solutions, as well as the PaDECS control system through peer-to-peer coaching and learning on the jobSuccessfully, timely and compliant with the PowerTec solution concepts and pre-existing versions, carried out the delivery of all aspects related to the PaDECS-Cloud platform interface functional and graphic detail design, including the \’back-end\’ data handling, architecture design, coding per specification, integration testing, functional verification testing and documentation of:Extensions of to the PaDECS Cloud-application (in Amazon Web Services) for aggregated Microgrid monitoring and control (Front-end only, optionally full-stack)Analysed the existing end-to-end code base in conjunction with the head of SW-Engineering and supported deployments, updates and bug-fixesCreated a well-documented, version-controlled repository for joint ongoing development and customer documentation of the delivered software and interfacesImproved the tool landscape, design standards and DevOps process for the PaDECS productSupported development and site commissioning activities and occasionally travelled to customer’s power systems sites for PowerTec existing and new projects.To apply for this opportunity, please send your meaningful cover letter, CV, references, education certificates, transcripts and desired remuneration tocareers@power-tec.com.au, quoting referencePT-SJ-PT 24-0301.#J-18808-Ljbffr