At Modo Energy, we're on a mission to build the information architecture for the energy transition - we want to be the only place to come to for information on the global journey to net zero. Take a look at our platform, where we provide open access to an array of content on the energy transition.
We're a dedicated and passionate team building a category-defining business, working on one of the world's most important priorities. We are looking for individuals who love product-building, want to work with pace at a mission-oriented startup, and will collaborate with us in shaping the culture of a rapidly growing team.
The role
As a software engineer you will be trusted with responsibility day one, adding value to our data and infrastructure team. You will be responsible for developing new features and ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and efficient to meet future demands. We’re looking for engineers who are hungry to learn quickly. This position requires a proactive approach and readiness to introduce modern practices to development, monitoring, maintaining, and improving our data pipelines and infrastructure.
We offer multiple career progression paths based on your interests and experience, whether that be in data engineering or infrastructure. At Modo, there will be opportunities to deepen your technical expertise and skills, or take on leadership roles and the ability to shape our technical strategy.
Responsibilities
- Implementation and maintenance of business functionality.
- Support and extend existing CI/CD pipelines.
- Implement and optimize automation processes using infrastructure-as-code (Terraform)
- Build and maintain data pipelines using Airflow.
- Manage our tech stack including Python, Node.js, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Kafka, and Apache Iceberg.
- Optimize infrastructure costs and develop strategies for efficient resource utilization.
- Provide critical support by monitoring services and resolving production issues.
- Contribute to the development of new services as we expand our architecture globally.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent degree subject.
- Strong proficiency in Python.
- Confident in using Linux system and tools.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and capacity to work autonomously and adapt to a flexible, evolving environment.
- Ability to adapt to a flexible, evolving environment.
Important Details
- Hybrid Work Environment: This role is hybrid, with time split between working from home and our London office, with in-office days from Tuesday through Thursday.
- Compensation & Benefits: Modo Energy offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including private top-tier healthcare and dental coverage with Bupa, a pension scheme with employer contribution, 25 days of annual leave (excluding bank holidays), 5 flexible days to be taken on a Monday or Friday, and a day off for your birthday.
We want to attract and retain the best talent at Modo, and we give our people the freedom and opportunity to develop themselves and flourish.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team at Modo, as we believe a variety of backgrounds, skills and interests is what makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for supporting the transition to greener energy systems, we encourage you to apply. We have a number of positions open which could be for a range of backgrounds and experience levels. Please get in touch if you are interested and you don’t meet all the requirements, or if you exceed them!
What We Do
Modo Energy is the all-in-one platform for battery energy storage analysts.
Started in 2020 by co-founders Q and Tim, Modo Energy has become one of the most trusted voices in the ever-expanding battery energy storage market.
Through an integrated mix of price forecasts, revenue benchmarking, in-depth research, educational materials, real-time market screens, and downloadable data - Modo users have all the tools at their fingertips to finance, build, and operate the energy system of the future.
Modo Energy’s most recognizable products include:
- Benchmarking Pro, which tracks the most valuable revenue streams for individual storage sites and compares performance across leaderboards.
- Forecast Pro, a 2050 projection built for energy storage and used to finance future battery projects.
- The Energy Academy, a series of educational videos explaining the mechanics of the electricity market.
- Modo: The Podcast, on which some of the most respected doers, disruptors, and thought-leaders in the industry share their experiences and insights with a global audience.
- And much, much more. Head to the platform to explore Modo's products for yourself - sign-up is free.
Want to find out how Modo Energy can help you navigate the evolving battery energy storage landscape? Get in touch with a member of the team today.
Our platform includes specialist data, organised so that our users can intuitively navigate the wider market. We also provide written and video insights that cut through the complexity of the industry.
Here at Modo, we build connections. We stand by our core company values of inclusivity, transparency, impartiality. We work closely with others throughout the energy industry to deliver the information and insights people need in ways that make sense.
To learn more about Modo, visit modo.energy
