Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

ABOUT EVERBRIGHT

EverBright is a clean energy company on a mission to accelerate the decarbonization of residences and businesses across the United States.  We are a leading provider of financing for residential solar, storage, and energy efficiency products, fueling our rapid growth through innovative software solutions.  We understand that the energy systems of tomorrow will be clean, distributed, and powered by advanced technology. 

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing tools that operationalize the EverBright financing program. You will be responsible for applying your software expertise to enhance our industry-leading financial modeling, sales, and operations platform, facilitating seamless solar, storage, and energy efficiency installations for homeowners. 

In addition to technical expertise, you should have strong leadership and communication skills to effectively lead and mentor junior engineers on the team. You should be comfortable working in an agile development environment and have experience with agile methodologies.  

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and implement innovative software solutions that improve our financial modeling, sales, and operations platform for solar, storage, and energy efficiency projects 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, sales, and operations, to gather requirements, troubleshoot issues, and ensure seamless integration of features and improvements 

• Continuously optimize the platform's performance, scalability, and reliability, while adhering to best practices and industry standards for software development 

• Stay current with the latest technological advancements and trends in solar financing, energy, and software development to ensure the platform remains at the forefront of the industry 

• Mentor junior team members, sharing knowledge and expertise, while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and growth 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, with a minimum of 6 years of experience in software development 

• Demonstrated experience in designing, developing, and implementing complex software solutions, preferably in financial modeling, sales, or operations platforms 

• Proficiency in programming languages, such as Python, C++, or Java

• Familiarity with software architecture patterns, such as microservices, MVC, and RESTful APIs, along with experience in cloud platforms and services, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud 

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to design efficient algorithms and optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability 

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively in cross-functional teams and sharing knowledge with peers 

• Prior exposure to solar financing, energy efficiency, or renewable energy industries is a plus, as well as experience in Agile methodologies and project management tools 

WHY EVERBRIGHT 

Working at EverBright is challenging and rewarding.  We hire excellent people and empower them to do excellent work.  We are passionate about our mission and care deeply about building products that people love.  At EverBright you can expect to grow professionally, make a positive impact, work hard, have fun, be respected, feel part of a community, and be proud of your work and career.  EverBright also provides generous perks and benefits, including: 

• Competitive compensation 

• 401k match and pension

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and legal insurance 

• Access to multiple offices around the US 

• EAP and mental health assistance 

• Health and wellbeing services 

• Education assistance program 

• Adoption assistance 

• Work from home tech setup 

Where permitted by applicable law, EverBright requires all employees and new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination on or before the first day of employment. 

EverBright is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 

EverBright provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to our recruiting team, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status. 

EverBright will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is(a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 

EverBright does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information. 

By clicking "APPLY FOR THIS JOB" and completing the application form, you are expressing interest in this position at EverBright and your application will be reviewed by our recruiting team. You will need to submit a formal job application with our parent company NextEra Energy further along in the interview process.