React Front-End Engineer

Front-End Software Engineer, Boulder, CO or Remote for well qualified candidates

Summary 

We are seeking an experienced Front-End Software Engineer to join our programming team in Boulder, Colorado (remote work from other locations is also possible). You will be responsible for development, documentation, and deployment packaging of exciting new cloud-based and hosted software applications, including UI/UX, business layer, documentation, test design and deployment scripting. 75-85% is focused on front-end with React as the core technology.

Ascend Analytics is an innovative "climate tech" software and consulting company focused on energy analytics that are transforming the electric grid to renewables. Ascend's solutions provide the analytics to support critical power supply decisions from operating strategies over the next hour, to hedging and budgeting decisions over the next five years, to long-term investment and resource planning decisions over the next thirty years. 

For more information, visit www.ascendanalytics.com 

If you want to help shape a new future of a cleaner and more cost-effective energy supply and work with an industry-leading software company with dedicated and talented people who are passionate about our future, this could be a great fit. 

Job Responsibilities 

• Build user-friendly and intuitive web-based interfaces 
• Develop business layers, API interfaces and APIs 
• Contribute to application architecture development 
• Create documentation 
• Test design, test and debug code 
• Perform deployment scripting 
• Maintain applications 

Required Skills & Experience 

• 5+ years experience in front-end development, including code review, development, and promotion processes 
• Bachelors in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, User-Centered Design, or related field 
• Experience with DevOps best practices and version control 
• Knowledge of a modern JavaScript front-end framework, HTML, and CSS 
• API development experience 
• Apply experience with an emphasis on front end coding (focused on React), with some back end responsibilities (focused on Python).

Preferred Skills & Experience 

• Experience with React UI Framework or equivalent (e.g., Razor) 
• Experience developing production-quality, client-facing applications  
• Azure, PowerBI experience 
• ESRI/ArcGIS experience 
• Experience with OAUTH 2.0  
• Interest in Clean Energy and Renewable Technology 

Compensation   

$130,000 - $190,000, Junior candidates may also be considered in the range of $80,000 - $120,000 

Negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Ascend highly values our employees and often pays above industry average.  We offer flexible work hours in a relaxed environment and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, dependent care spending account, and a 401k plan.  

Ascend Analytics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.