About Electron GreenElectron Green forges unique partnerships to drive adoption of solar and renewable electricity across the business landscape. We lead the charge in enabling businesses to transition to low-cost, zero-carbon electricity through comprehensive end-to-end services. Our offerings range from strategy setting and project management to full financing, installation, and optimisation of solar energy solutions for commercial and industrial rooftops.
Recognizing the urgent global priority of clean energy creation, we believe every business plays a crucial role in accelerating this change—saving money while protecting our environment. Our commitment is backed by a significant investment of up to £1 billion in free solar systems for the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) sector.
Electron Green has expanded its operations to nine countries, with over 100 MW of solar power in development with 55 million square meters of roof space under review. As we broaden our mission, we aim to enhance our in-house technical capabilities, delivering innovative, efficient, and scalable tech solutions that align with our vision of a sustainable future.
In this growth phase, we're bringing more of our technical expertise in-house. To lead this transformation, we're seeking a dynamic Founding Engineer to join our team.
The RoleElectron Green is seeking our first software developer to join during the company's growth and scaling phase.
We are seeking a Founding Engineer to spearhead our in-house technical capabilities as Electron Green expands across 9 countries. In this pivotal role, you'll oversee the entire development lifecycle, from back-end systems to front-end interfaces, building and maintaining our customer-facing web applications and managing third-party API integrations. Your work will be instrumental in shaping our technical foundation and driving our transition from outsourced solutions to in-house development. This shift aims to increase our agility, reduce costs, and enhance our technological capabilities, allowing us to deliver innovative, efficient, and scalable tech solutions that align with our sustainable future vision.
What You'll Do:As our Founding Engineer, you'll play a critical role in shaping our technical landscape. This role will have a broad scope, and the business will rely on your expertise to guide our roadmap. Your initial key responsibilities will include:
- Delivering In-House Solutions: Spearhead the technical design, development, and implementation of internal front-end and back-end software solutions.
- Assessing Feasibility: Evaluate which external software initiatives can be effectively brought in-house.
- Technical Leadership: Architect comprehensive technical solutions—including UI, API, database, and infrastructure—aligning them with our business goals.
- Project Budgeting: Develop accurate effort and value estimates for software projects, justifying associated costs.
- Full SDLC Management: Own the entire Software Development Lifecycle, from concept to maintenance, ensuring high-quality delivery from yourself, external resource and in future the team around you.
- Focus on Business Value: Apply a can-do attitude, balancing tactical execution with strategic vision to maximize business value.
Required Skills and Experience:- 5+ years of Python development with third-party API integration expertise
- Strong relational database knowledge (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle)
- Ability to work independently as the sole developer alongside managing external teams
- Hands-on experience in software architecture and full SDLC as a developer
- Proficiency in data-heavy domains and IoT technologies
- Skill in project feasibility assessment and cost estimation
- Leadership experience in software development teams
- Strategic thinker with a strong focus on delivering business value through technology
Our TechnologyTech Stack: Our flexible stack includes Python (Backend), MySQL (database), Node.js JavaScript/HTML/WordPress (Frontend), AWS (Cloud), Mapbox (Geospatial), OAuth (Authentication), REST and Postman (API) and various Business and Solar Design Tools. As Founding Engineer, you'll work with these technologies and help optimize our stack for future needs. REACT, NodeJS, Fastify
SAM (Solar Asset Manager): Our proprietary software platform optimizes solar energy asset management through:
- Real-Time Monitoring: Track performance, minimize downtime
- Advanced Analytics: Data-driven decision making
- Custom Reporting: Energy production, savings, and carbon reduction insights
- Seamless Integration: User-friendly interface for efficient management
By leveraging SAM, Electron Green empowers businesses to take control of their solar investments, ensuring they deliver on their promise of cost savings and environmental benefits. As Founding Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing SAM and advancing our clean energy mission.
Why Join Us?Join Electron Green and be at the forefront of the renewable energy revolution. As our Founding Engineer, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape our technological future and make a lasting impact on the commercial solar landscape. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving innovation, optimizing our systems, and ultimately contributing to a greener planet.
We're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a key player in our mission to transform the energy landscape. If you're ready to apply your technical skills to solve real-world sustainability challenges and grow with a dynamic, forward-thinking company, Electron Green is the place for you.
Take the next step in your career and help us build a cleaner, more sustainable future. Apply now and let's power the change together.
What next?If you’re interested, please contact our COO Sebastian Gilbert