Full time
Information Technology
Telecommunications
Job Description
Requirements
Proven track record of delivering scalable and secure applications
Experience working with cloud-based environments, particularly AWS
Familiarity with performance optimization and debugging tools
Knowledge of database design principles and SQL optimization
Ability to understand and consider the broader business context and long-term implications of technical decisions
Willingness to take ownership, innovate, and proactively seek opportunities to drive impact beyond immediate tasks
Strong focus on delivering solutions that align with business goals and address real-world challenges effectively
Commitment to delivering exceptional user experiences by prioritizing customer needs and feedback throughout the development process
Demonstrate enthusiasm, resilience, and a can-do approach to tackling challenges and driving success
Expertise in Python, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy
Proficiency with containerization tools like Docker and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform
Familiarity with OCPP/OCPI protocol integration
Experience designing scalable APIs and microservices
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
What the job involves
We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer (Backend) to lead the development of our in-house Charge Point Management System (CPMS) and customer-facing app and web portal
Reporting into the Head of Engineering, this role will be responsible for enhancing these platforms to achieve feature parity with the incumbent SaaS solution. Following the migration, the focus will be on designing and implementing innovative features to create a market-leading, scalable, and secure platform
Develop scalable and secure applications using Python with FastAPI on the backend
Design and implement reusable, modular code for both client and server-side components
Define and build RESTful APIs and microservices using FastAPI that are efficient, secure, and scalable
Create data models with SQLAlchemy for seamless database interaction
Conduct performance profiling and debugging to optimize system speed and reliability
Use containerization tools like Docker for scalable deployments
Integrate OCPP/OCPI protocols into the CPMS to enable seamless communication with charging hardware and integration with third-party services like EV roaming and payment service providers
Partner with product managers and designers to define technical requirements and ensure alignment with business goals
Mentor junior developers, providing guidance on best practices and code reviews
Stay updated with industry trends and implement improvements to ensure the system remains cutting-edge
Explore new tools & libraries which can improve the system, building prototypes to test
Integrate feedback from customers into the product, and define and deliver metrics to improve the product