\nPython Software Engineer, Boulder, Colorado, United States OR Remote within U.S. for well qualified candidates \n\n \n\nAbout Ascend \n\nAscend Analytics is an innovative climate technology software and consulting company focused on energy analytics to support an increasingly complex power grid. The company’s products enhance critical power supply decisions for an array of key energy market stakeholders, from short-term operating strategies to long-term investment and resource planning. Ascend recently announced a strategic growth investment from prominent software and climate technology investors Rubicon Technology Partners, a private equity firm which is focused on investing in and growing software companies, Galvanize Climate Solutions, which invests in companies and solutions advancing the energy transition, and Silversmith Capital Partners, a technology-focused growth equity firm. Read more about how the investment will accelerate Ascend’s product innovation here.  To learn more about Ascend, please visit us at www.ascendanalytics.com. \n\nYour Impact at Ascend Analytics \n\nAs a Back-End Software Engineer at Ascend Analytics, you will be part of a collaborative team advancing software solutions and analytics to support the clean-tech power revolution. Your strong software engineering skills will support mission critical decision analytics for renewable and battery storage power providers around the globe. \n\nJob Responsibilities \n\n\nDesign and write clean, scalable, production code (our backend team primarily works in Python, and our frontend team works primarily in JavaScript) \n\nRefactor code for improved performance, stability, and scalability \n\nDevelop automatic tests (such as unit and integration tests) and deployment scripts \n\nImplement systems for collecting, storing, and working with data at scale \n\nWork with our team of analysts and data scientists to integrate and generalize prototype mathematical and data science models within production software \n\nCommunicate clearly and effectively (orally and in writing) with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders \n\nMentor and guide junior engineers \n\nContribute to scoping and design discussions \n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\n\nBS or MS in Engineering, Computer Science, Data/Information Science, Physics, Operations Research, Statistics, Economics, or Power Systems \n\n5+ years as a back-end software engineer \n\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\n\nDemonstrated 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 \n\nFamiliarity with data processing in Python (including Pandas, Numpy, Sympy, Scikit-Learn) is strongly preferred \n\nExperience designing and developing full-stack applications and RESTful web services \n\nFamiliarity or exposure to cloud computing platforms and ecosystems, e.g., Azure, AWS, and containerization, e.g., Docker \n\nData Science, including statistics, machine learning, and data visualization \n\nReferential databases, such as SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL \n\nAbility to communicate with impact and confidence, both orally and in writing \n\nStrong interpersonal skills, teamwork skills, and work ethic \n\nKnowledge of wholesale electricity markets; passion for renewables and storage \n\nExperience with code review, architecture, development, and promotion processes \n\n\n\n\nCompensation: $100,000 - $150,000            \n\nNegotiable based on qualifications and experience. Ascend highly values our employees and often pays above industry average. \n\nWe offer flexible work hours in a relaxed environment with opportunities for advancement and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, dependent care spending account, and a 401k plan.  \n\nWe celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Ascend Analytics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristics.   \n\nAscend Analytics is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected]   \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Python, Design, Cloud, Junior, Sales, Engineer and Backend jobs that are similar:\n\n $60,000 — $100,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nBoulder, Colorado, United States

\nPython Engineer, Boulder, CO OR Remote within U.S. for well qualified candidates\n\n \n\nYour Impact at Ascend Analytics \n\nAs a Back-End Software Engineer at Ascend Analytics, you will be part of a collaborative team advancing software solutions and analytics to support the clean-tech power revolution. Your strong software engineering skills will support mission critical decision analytics for renewable and battery storage power providers around the globe. \n\n \n\nAscend Analytics is an innovative “climate tech” software and consulting company focused on energy analytics that are transforming the electric grid. Ascend's solutions provide the analytics to support critical power supply decisions from operating strategies, for short and long-term investment and resource planning decisions. For more information, visit www.ascendanalytics.com. \n\nJob Responsibilities \n\nSupport and advance back-end software applications by: \n\n\nDesign and write clean, scalable, production code (our backend team primarily works in Python, and our frontend team works primarily in JavaScript) \n\nRefactor code for improved performance, stability, and scalability \n\nDevelop automatic tests (such as unit and integration tests) and deployment scripts \n\nImplement systems for collecting, storing, and working with data at scale \n\nWork with our team of analysts and data scientists to integrate and generalize prototype mathematical and data science models within production software \n\nCommunicate clearly and effectively (orally and in writing) with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders \n\nMentor and guide junior engineers \n\nContribute to scoping and design discussions \n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\n\n \n\nRequired Qualifications \n\n\nBS or MS in Engineering, Computer Science, Data/Information Science, Physics, Operations Research, Statistics, Economics, or Power Systems \n\n2+ years as a back-end software engineer \n\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications \n\n\nDemonstrated 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 \n\nFamiliarity with data processing in Python (including Pandas, Numpy, Sympy, Scikit-Learn) is strongly preferred \n\nExperience designing and developing full-stack applications and RESTful web services \n\nFamiliarity or exposure to cloud computing platforms and ecosystems, e.g., Azure, AWS, and containerization, e.g., Docker \n\nData Science, including statistics, machine learning, and data visualization \n\nReferential databases, such as SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL \n\nAbility to communicate with impact and confidence, both orally and in writing \n\nStrong interpersonal skills, teamwork skills, and work ethic \n\nKnowledge of wholesale electricity markets; passion for renewables and storage \n\nExperience with code review, architecture, development, and promotion processes \n\n\n\n\nCompensation: $100,000 - $150,000, we may also consider Junior candidates in the range of $80,000 - $110,000                \n\nNegotiable based on qualifications and experience. Ascend highly values our employees and often pays above industry average. \n\nWe offer flexible work hours in a relaxed environment with opportunities for advancement and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, dependent care spending account, and a 401k plan.  \n\nWe celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Ascend Analytics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristics.   \n\nAscend Analytics is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected]   \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Python, Design, Consulting, Cloud, Sales, Engineer and Backend jobs that are similar:\n\n $60,000 — $100,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nBoulder, Colorado, United States

\nCompany Background:\n\nThe Giving Block, a Shift4 company, is the platform helping nonprofits fundraise more effectively from modern philanthropists. Pioneers of the “Crypto Philanthropy” movement, The Giving Block developed the leading solutions for cryptocurrency donations, taking crypto and NFT donations mainstream in the nonprofit sector. The Giving Block’s team then developed a stock giving experience built to empower even more donors to give non-cash assets. When combined, The Giving Block’s product suite empowers more donors than ever to give assets to their favorite causes. Today, thousands of nonprofits are using The Giving Block to fundraise from modern philanthropists. Learn more about The Giving Block here.\n\nShift4 Payments (NYSE: FOUR) is a leading provider of integrated payment processing and technology solutions, delivering a complete omnichannel ecosystem that extends beyond payments to include a wide range of value-added services. The company’s technologies help power over 350 software providers in numerous industries, including hospitality, retail, F&B, e-commerce, lodging, gaming, nonprofits, and many more. With over 7,000 sales partners, the company securely processed more than 3.5 billion transactions annually for over 200,000 businesses in 2019. For more information, visit shift4.com. \n\nShift4’s entry into the nonprofit market began when our CEO raised $243 million for St. Jude as part of his trip to space. Soon after, we acquired The Giving Block, the leader in Crypto Philanthropy. Now we’re expanding to formally offer a full range of payment processing products and services to the nonprofit industry.\n\nSummary:\n\nWe are looking for talented Backed End developer to join our engineering team. You will be working in one of our international Scrum teams in a fast-paced “startup like” environment, participating in development of Core services, working on new features and integrations, taking part in all Scrum team activities, you will be not only doing hands on development and also making technical decisions and designing technical solutions. We need someone who is smart and proactive in taking ownership and seeing problems through to resolution, responsible and self-managed, but at the same time a good team player.\n\nJob Responsibilities:\n\n\nWork with founders and senior leadership to bring ideas to life\n\nContinue developing the core product and infrastructure\n\nExample projects: \n\n\n\nCreating internal and external dashboards\n\nClient self-service portal\n\nDonation widget and fundraising platform updates\n\nPartner integrations\n\nDesigning, building and maintaining end-to-end backend services using TypeScript, Node.js and our company's framework.\n\nWriting well-structured, maintainable, and efficient code along with unit tests.\n\nIntegrations with third-party APIs, development of our public API.\n\nResearch and analyze epic tasks and collaborate with the product team.\n\n\n\nEnsure security and quality of backend services as we deal with our client's money.\n\nProvide production support, troubleshooting and bug fixing.\n\nStorage layer: design DB schema, SQL query writing, query performance analysis.\n\nWork in Agile team using Scrum methodology, participate in all sprint activities, grooming sprint backlog, estimation of sprint tasks, creation of technical solutions etc.\n\nCollaborate with the development team, QAs and product team on system improvements and selection of tools and technologies, code review.\n\nAssist the team in creating and maintaining tech documentation.\n\n\n\n\nCompetencies:\n\n\n4+ years of experience as a back-end developer with at least 2-3 recent years of experience with NodeJS\n\nExperience with TypeScript\n\nYou are skilled in SQL databases, OOP, SOLID, system design, design patterns and GRASP\n\nA thorough understanding of writing secure code and an awareness of common security vulnerabilities in web applications\n\nStrong communication skills in English \n\nReact JS\n\nGood understanding about React JS app architecture\n\nRest API\n\nDeep understanding of JavaScript \n\nWeb security\n\nCSS-in-JS\n\nTypeScript\n\nExperience with React JavaScript framework a plus \n\n\n\n\nQualifications:\n\n\nKnowledge of PostgreSQL, cloud providers (AWS, Google Cloud), message queue (RabbitMQ, AWS SQS, Kafka), Docker\n\nYou have designed and developed web services or/and done integrations with third party APIs\n\nExperience in production support (troubleshooting, bug fixing)\n\nInterest in blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and/or non-profits\n\nAnalytical and problem solving skills\n\nGood understanding of  Web Security Vulnerabilities and best practices\n\nExperience with agile product development\n\nExperience with Jira software (or similar platforms) a plus \n\nSelf-starter with an ability to learn new concepts quickly\n\n\n\n\n \n\nThis is a fully remote position, candidates from European time zones are highly welcome.\n\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.\n\nWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Design, Crypto, NFT, React, JavaScript, Cloud, Senior, Sales and Backend jobs that are similar:\n\n $55,000 — $110,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nLondon, England, United Kingdom