Engineer, DevOps (m/w/d)

Job Description

Power Factors is a software and solutions provider leading the next generation of clean energy with Unity, one of the most extensive and widely deployed renewable energy management suites (REMS) in the market. With over 300 GW of wind, solar, and energy storage assets managed worldwide across more than 600 customers and 18,000 sites, Power Factors manages 25% of the world's renewable energy data.

Power Factors' Unity REMS supports the entire energy value chain, from monitoring and controls to market analytics. The company's suite of open, data-driven applications empowers renewable energy stakeholders to collaborate, automate critical workflows, and make more informed decisions to maximize asset returns. Energy stakeholders receive end-to-end support, including solutions for SCADA & PPC, centralized monitoring, performance management, commercial asset management, and field service management.

With deep domain expertise, AI-powered insights are delivered at scale so businesses can optimize assets, unlock growth, and make smarter decisions as the world rapidly transitions to clean energy. Power Factors fights climate change with code.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to join our team and contribute to the enhancement and maintenance of our development platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, coupled with expertise in infrastructure automation, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and cloud technologies. You will play a critical role in optimizing our development processes, ensuring scalability, reliability, and efficiency across our development platform.

Key Responsibilities

• CI/CD Pipeline Development: Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery processes, including code integration, testing, deployment, and monitoring.
• Monitoring and Logging: Implement monitoring and logging solutions to track system performance, identify issues proactively, and ensure high availability of development services.
• Cloud native Development on Kubernetes: Support and guide teams designing and deploying applications in Kubernetes.
• Collaboration and Documentation: Work closely with development teams to understand their requirements and provide support in optimizing their workflows. Document processes, configurations, and procedures to ensure knowledge sharing and maintain system reliability. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and efficiency improvements within the development platform. Implement best practices and innovative solutions to drive continuous improvement.

Required Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. (Preferred)
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role, with a focus on development platform infrastructure.
• Strong proficiency in one or more of the following programming languages: golang, c#, python, javascript
• Experience with containerization technologies with Docker, container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes and tools like Helm and Skaffold.
• In-depth knowledge of CI/CD concepts and experience with CI/CD pipeline automation using tools like Github Actions, Gitlab, Jenkins and patterns and tools for GitOps like ArgoCD.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, including services like EKS, EC2, S3, IAM, etc.
• Experience with infrastructure monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or similar.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies and experience working in agile development environments.
• Familiarity with software development practices, version control systems (e.g., Git), and agile project management tools (e.g., Jira).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in a production environment.

Nice to Have

• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as AWS CDK, Terraform or similar technologies.
• Certifications in relevant areas such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Why Join Us

By joining the Power Factors team, you'll be part of a dynamic group of innovative and driven individuals dedicated to making a positive impact. Every day, your work will directly contribute to advancing clean energy solutions and supporting global sustainability initiatives. Our culture runs deep and shows up in how we work together - committed, conscientious and collaborative. With many opportunities for professional growth, Power Factors is here to support your development as we lead the charge in transforming the energy industry.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Power Factors is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to engaging a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.