Job Description

SOLTRAK is on the hunt for a Software Developer who's not just skilled in code but also excited to be driving the renewable energy revolution! If you're ready to make a real impact and be part of something bigger, join our dynamic team at Black River Park, Cape Town. This is your chance to blend your tech talent with a purpose-driven mission, working at the forefront of the renewable energy industry. Let's build a brighter, cleaner future together--one innovative solution at a time!

Who we are?

SOLTRAK is a renewable energy performance tracking Company that gives renewable asset owners insight into the performance of their assets. SOLTRAK offers independent performance reporting, support in setting up an O&M agreement, and access to a live monitoring platform that provides real-time access to performance metrics for an asset portfolio in one location. The service provides comprehensive monitoring services that give renewable energy owners complete visibility into the performance of their assets or portfolio of assets. SOLTRAK also offers support in setting up an O&M agreement between owners and service providers with a fair and clear framework to adjudicate underperformance. Monthly and annual performance reports are generated by SOLTRAK, which include a comprehensive set of performance metrics. The reports provide useful information to both the technical and non-specialist reader.

SOLTRAK is a dynamic and young company with great ambitions to have a positive impact on the renewable energy sector in Sub-Saharan Africa. This position provides the candidate an opportunity to play a role in a rapidly growing company with significant reach and potential.

Who are we looking for?

We're seeking a technically strong Intermediate to Senior Backend Software Developer. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in software development, with experience across the full stack, and passion about making a difference. You should be comfortable tackling complex challenges, eager to learn, and driven to contribute to projects that have a tangible impact on the world.

At SOLTRAK, you'll be more than just a coder--you'll be a key player in shaping the future of renewable energy. We need someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and who is excited about pushing the boundaries of what's possible with technology. If you're someone who can balance technical excellence with innovative thinking, and you're ready to take on a role where your work truly matters, we'd love to meet you.

What you will be doing:

Work closely with front-end developers to build and maintain the backend infrastructure for our platforms and external APIs Delivering high quality, scalable solutions and code to ensure the quality of ongoing projects Managing DevOps Testing Deployment Monitoring and Error Handling Security Planning and managing database migrations Carrying out research and development ahead of future projects to make necessary recommendations ahead of any planning stages Ensuring tooling and software systems are always current and relevant in aiding the team with the development process Helping build towards and maintain a high level of code quality Helping with the hosting and scaling of the application through effective cloud engineering

What is in it for you:

Exposure to the embedded and distributed solar PV markets in South Africa Introduction to tools and processes used in the Renewable Energy market Start networking in the South African renewable energy space Exposure to a full stack development environment Working with the latest web (browser) technologies Working with an experienced team, with growth potential Actively adding to the look and feel of the product

Qualification & Skill Requirements:

Skills/Experience Required:

At least 3 years experience building complex applications Experience building NodeJS API applications Experience in working with relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL Strong understanding of software architecture design principles An understanding of front-end development framework, particularly React Experience with Git or similar source control systems A BSc Degree in Computer Science or an equivalent qualification
Beneficial:

Experience with the AWS Ecosystem (Lambda functions, Cognito, RDS, S3 ect) or other cloud infrastructure Any experience with Python/Apps Script is a plus Exposure to commercial power systems, especially solar PV, will be advantageous

Remote Working:

Remote work is negotiable, with our team operating on a hybrid model.

Remuneration:

R 40 000 - R 57 500 per month, can be negotiated depending on experience

How to apply:

If you have a passion for renewable energy and think SOLTRAK might be a good fit for you, please apply here https://forms.gle/Z6SXED9xthGx7okJ8

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to R57000,00 per month

Work Location: In person