Junior Software Engineer (back-end)

Does Meter Data Integration sound exciting?

Join our team to support the development of backend services that power our meter data integration platform. You'll work on connecting with external systems including supplier APIs and SFTP portals, learning modern backend practices while contributing to a critical part of our infrastructure. This role offers hands-on experience with API integrations and data exchange in a collaborative environment.

Location: anywhere within E&C legal entities, remote & hybrid options

Contract: 1 year (on payroll or freelance)

Why E&C Consultants?

You can read more details here: Becoming an E&Cer , but in big lines

• We are a Great Place To Work® certified company - employee satisfaction stamped by our staff
• We provide Growth Opportunities - as E&C continues to expand, you grow with us
• We implemented a Flexible and Empowering Culture - we pioneer with our unique Teal management style, which includes Empowerment, Ownership, Self-Management, Integrity, Transparency and Trust
• We offer 46 days off / year (yes, 46!) regardless of the country you live & work in

What about the role?

As a developer dedicated to Meter Data Integration, you will be trusted with

• API Integration Support : contributing to the development and maintenance of integrations with third-party supplier and grid operator APIs, focusing on authentication, data mapping, and error handling
• SFTP Portal Integration : supporting the implementation of data exchange mechanisms with SFTP portals, including file transfer workflows and data validation
• API Development Fundamentals : developing and maintaining backend APIs using Python (FastAPI), with guidance on design principles and best practices
• Data Handling : working with SQLAlchemy to manage database operations and contribute to data structure implementation for our Snowflake data platform
• Authentication & Security : gaining practical experience implementing OAuth 2.0 and other authentication mechanisms for secure API integration
• Testing & Quality : writing unit and integration tests to verify the correctness and reliability of integration components
• Collaboration : working closely with senior engineers, product managers, and cross-functional teams, learning from code reviews and technical discussions
• Deployment Support : assisting with CI/CD pipelines and Docker-based deployment processes under guidance