Software Engineer I (Portland, OR - US)

Energy Solutions develops market-based programs that deliver energy, carbon, and water-use savings for utility, government, and institutional customers. The Software Engineer I will support the design, development, testing, maintenance, deployment, and enhancement of software applications and services while collaborating with senior engineers and cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

What you'll do:

• Support the development, testing, maintenance, and enhancement of software applications and services under the guidance of senior engineers
• Create and execute unit tests to verify software functionality and quality
• Troubleshoot routine software defects and technical issues and escalate complex issues when appropriate
• Document code changes, testing activities, and technical solutions to support maintainability and knowledge sharing
• Participate in sprint reviews, planning activities, and team discussions related to assigned work
• Support testing and validation activities to help ensure successful software delivery
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning sessions, reviews, and retrospectives
• Apply Agile development practices and established software engineering standards in assigned work
• Apply feedback received through code reviews, mentoring, and technical guidance to improve development skills
• Support deployment and release validation activities across development, testing, and production environments
• Monitor assigned applications and communicate issues requiring investigation or escalation
• Support application maintenance activities and assist with resolving routine user or system issues within assigned areas of responsibility

What they're looking for:

• * Bachelor's degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
• * 1 year of relevant experience, which may include internships, co-op programs, academic projects, open-source contributions, or professional software development experience
• * Experience working within a software development environment utilizing established development processes and tools
• * Foundational understanding of software engineering principles, programming concepts, and problem-solving methodologies
• * Exposure to software development lifecycle activities including development, testing, deployment, maintenance, or application support
• * Foundational proficiency in one or more programming languages or development platforms such as Python, Java, JavaScript, C#, Mendix, or similar technologies
• * Basic understanding of SQL and relational database concepts
• * Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
• * Understanding of software testing concepts and code validation practices
• * Basic understanding of Agile, Scrum, or other iterative development methodologies
• * Ability to troubleshoot routine technical issues and seek guidance when appropriate
• * Effective written and verbal communication skills

Benefits:

• This is a hybrid work opportunity.
• A generous retirement package
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Other pre-tax contribution plans
• An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)