This role includes a diverse set of disciplines from controlling power electronics to IoT communications.<\/p>\n
Design and Development<\/p>\n
\tDesign, build, and maintain high-quality software applications for controlling, monitoring, reporting on and supporting microgrids, taking ownership of the full development lifecycle\u2014planning, coding, testing, and deployment.<\/p>\n
Day to day work<\/p>\n
\tParticipate in and strongly contribute to sprints for the current workstream
\n\tWrite clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
\n\tDebug and resolve software issues, optimize performance, and enhance scalability and security.
\n\tDevelop and maintain automated tests to ensure software reliability.
\n\tWork closely with cloud developers to integrate devices into cloud ecosystems
\n\tHelp to specify and design new software or firmware features
\n\tWrite documentation for the products worked on
\n\tDesign and perform tests for new hardware \/ software
\n\tAssist customers in 2nd level support tickets
\n\tAid customers commissioning systems sold<\/p>\n
Teamwork and collaboration<\/p>\n
\tWork closely with the product owner and other engineers to translate requirements into technical solutions
\n\tAssist in product specification and development
\n\tParticipate in regular standups
\n\tContinuously build and develop technical competency and skills.<\/p>\n
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITY REQUIREMENTS<\/p>\n
Required:<\/p>\n
\tElectronics, Electrical or Mechatronics engineering degree, advanced diploma or similar.
\n\tSolid general understanding of electronic and computer hardware.
\n\tProficiency in programming languages such as Go, Python, C++, JavaScript.
\n\tExperience with modern frameworks and dev tools such as Git, Jira and Confluence
\n\tRelational and Timeseries databases (SQL, Influx)<\/p>\n
2-5 years\u2019 experience in:<\/p>\n
\tProduct Development;
\n\tEmbedded software \/ firmware development<\/p>\n
The following would all be advantageous in your application:<\/p>\n
\tIoT environments including applications such as MQTT, Influx etc.
\n\tFamiliarity with ESP, SAMD, PIC, ATMEGA, STM or other related microcontrollers
\n\tAnother relevant diploma or degree (e.g., renewable energy)
\n\tExperience with industrial communications protocols and networks such as Modbus, RS485, Ethernet etc.
\n\tRenewable energy power systems \/ microgrids, battery energy storage etc.
\n\tAvailability & Ability to travel occasionally – locally and possibly internationally is important.<\/p>\n
PERSONAL COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS<\/p>\n
\tComputer literacy \u2013 highly Computer literate and comfortable with technical aspects of common operating systems
\n\tCompetent, professional business written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to express yourself clearly and effectively within the company.
\n\tTeam player who relishes working with others collaboratively to deliver a top-class result through joint effort
\n\tAbility to build internal and external relationships
\n\tProblem Solving \u2013 a self-starter who takes initiative
\n\tAccountable – own up to mistakes and strive for continuous improvement
\n\tAdaptable – be flexible and able to adjust quickly as priorities change
\n\tExcellent time management, organizational, and follow-through skills.
\n\tAttention to detail while maintaining the ability to see the implications for the bigger picture
\n\tA creative outlook with a problem-solving attitude.
\n\tSelf-motivated and highly driven – meet and exceed all that is required of your department and staff<\/p>\n
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