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Software Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure and Backend Development

Who are we?

An electricity exchange for the energy transition.

ElectronX™ is a new electricity market designed to enable precision risk management, volatility hedging opportunities, and the monetization of power assets for all energy market participants. As a CFTC-regulated financial exchange (subject to approval), ElectronX will offer derivatives products that capture the intraday price fluctuations of our rapidly changing electrical grid—helping to smooth the financial path of clean energy adoption across the nation.

Who are we looking for?

As a growing company, ElectronX values candidates who are resourceful, curious and adaptable to change. Our cultural focus on innovation requires collaborative and entrepreneurial teammates with the intellectual grit necessary for success in the highly competitive capital markets and climate tech industries.

What will you be doing?

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Software Engineer to join our team and play a crucial role in architecting and developing ElectronX. This position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and design large-scale, robust systems that form the backbone of our exchange platform. Key responsibilities include:

  • Architect and design scalable cloud infrastructure solutions for ElectronX's exchange platform

  • Develop and maintain core platform and systems, the main exchange, clearinghouse, APIs, connectivity solutions and tooling

  • Scale observability capabilities to ensure robust monitoring, logging and alerting

  • Design with a focus on reliability and performance, and an eagerness to automate everything

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of infrastructure components

  • Conduct code reviews and mentor junior team members

  • Participate in oncall rotation

  • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices

What we need from you:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field preferred

  • 3+ years of experience in cloud-based software development, with a focus on infrastructure and systems design

  • Strong experience building cloud platforms in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and GitHub Actions

  • Programming skills in languages such as Python, Golang, or Rust

  • In-depth knowledge of distributed systems, networking protocols, and database technologies

  • Experience with cloud platforms (GCP preferred), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and messaging systems (Kafka)

  • Skilled in enhancing and expanding observability and monitoring systems

  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and apply problem-solving and analytical skills in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities

  • Hybrid work schedule with 3+ days/week in office in Chicago (preferred) or NYC

Bonus points if: 

  • You have experience with financial services or trading systems infrastructure

  • You're passionate about clean energy and its intersection with financial markets

What does ElectronX offer?

  • Paid healthcare including health, dental, and vision

  • 401K

  • Supplemental health and disability insurance

  • Unlimited vacation

  • Flex-work

  • ElectronX gear!

Equal Opportunity Statement:

ElectronX is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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