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Energy Efficiency Software Architect
Energy Solutions
Oakland, CA

Mid level, Full Time


California is a national and world leader in energy efficiency and renewable energy, tapping the power of the market to address global warming and sustainability issues. Energy Solutions is a fast paced and innovative consulting firm, specializing in energy efficiency program design, implementation, and marketing; and also working on alternative energy, emerging technologies, and water conservation projects. We are currently seeking to fill an Energy Efficiency Software Architect position. Our offices are located in downtown Oakland, California.

As a member of the Energy Solutions team, you will experience all of the benefits of working for a medium sized company: opportunities to manage projects, close working relationships with colleagues, an active role in shaping company direction and your own future, and flexibility in work schedules. At the same time, you will have a broad impact on energy efficiency markets through our work for major California utilities, the California Public Utilities Commission, and other national leaders in energy efficiency. This unique blend creates a perfect environment for individuals who want to have an active voice in shaping the future of energy efficiency in California and beyond.

As an Energy Efficiency Software Architect at Energy Solutions, you will design and maintain software solutions in support of Energy Efficiency and Green Technology programs in California and throughout the United States. Some current projects at Energy Solutions include the California Solar Initiative, Statewide Energy Efficiency HVAC, Motors, and Lighting technologies rebate programs, Green Business Certification programs, and many other significant programs in the Green, Renewable, and Energy Technology Areas. You will work directly with Information Architects and Business Analysts to translate business requirements into software system design and architecture and develop data and object models. You will work closely with and manage a sub-team of software engineers to develop technical architecture specifications and implement the system design. At the completion of software development, you will manage the Quality Assurance process and contribute to system rollout and user training. You will assist in and help manage network center and data and web server operations at Energy Solutions hosted data center.

Experience or familiarity with software development, developer tools, and technologies a requirement. Some particular examples include but not limited to:
* Open source software in general
* Network Operations: Unix Web and Data Server administration, network configuration, high availability/high performance architectures
* SQL databases: Postgres, MySQL
* Programming Languages and Frameworks: Python, Django
* Web Application Development: dHTML, CSS, JavaScript, XSL, DOM, XML, Apache, Linux Server Administration, Shell Scripting
* Developer Tools: Subversion, Issue Tracking Systems, Wikis

Energy Solutions expects employees to manage project tasks with minimal oversight. Candidates should possess a degree in computer science, engineering, or similar technical major. One to three years work experience in designing, developing and enhancing software or web-based applications is required. Energy-related professional experience (or at least interest) and consulting experience are a positive, but not required. Strong technical document writing and client management skills are required. Experience in Software and Information Architecture is desired. Candidates will be asked to provide technical writing samples and Information Architecture or Technical Specifications if available.

Salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience. Energy Solutions offers medical and dental insurance benefits and an excellent retirement package. Please email cover letter with start date availability and your resume to Luther Kopf at lkopf@energy-solution.com. For more information about Energy Solutions, please visit us on our website at www.energy-solution.com.

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