About Us:
Are you looking to make a positive impact on climate change and be a leader in the rapidly growing renewable energy industry in Canada? Charge Solar is Canada’s largest solar, battery storage and EV charging solutions provider. Headquartered in Victoria BC, we provide products and engineering services to installers across the country. We’re looking for a full-time Backend Developer to join our team and help to drive the growth of Charge Solar and the industry as a whole. You’ll be joining a dedicated team of experienced solar professionals helping us make positive impact on the environment and continue to transform the way electricity is generated in Canada.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment for employees from all walks of life. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability. We hire based on talent and we’re excited to hear what you will bring to our team!
Position Overview:
As a Backend Developer at Charge Solar, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and building calculators (e.g. our solar racking calculators on fast-rack.ca), managing hosting accounts, and supporting our front-end developer with various Word Press websites. You will also be instrumental in developing custom tools and integrations, managing databases, and contributing to our ERP system. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with our team to develop and optimize our e Commerce portal, designed specifically for our solar installers.
Reports to: Director of Marketing
Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and enhance existing solar racking calculators, including plugin updates.
• Develop custom tools and integrations to meet the unique needs of our business.
• Manage and optimize our hosting accounts, ensuring security, reliability, and scalability.
• Assist in the integration of our ERP system with other tools (e.g. Woo Commerce)
• Collaborate with the front-end developer to support and improve our Word Press-based websites.
• Contribute to the development of an e Commerce portal tailored for user experience, and seamless integration with existing systems.
• Manage and optimize database systems, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues in a timely manner.
• Work closely with the product team to gather and understand requirements, ensuring the backend solutions align with business objectives.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and implement best practices in backend development.

Required Skills:

• Backend Development: Strong demonstrated experience with PHP, and demonstrated proficiency in Java Script, HTML, CSS, SQL, API Development, and JSON.
• Database Management: Experience with managing and optimizing databases, particularly in SQL.
• Custom Development: Ability to develop custom tools tailored to specific business needs.
• Word Press & Woo Commerce: Proven experience in Word Press and Woo Commerce environments.
• API Integration: Expertise in developing and integrating APIs for seamless system communication.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with technical and non-technical team members.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the solar industry or a strong interest in renewable energy.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, Java Script) to support front-end development when needed.
• Knowledge of Dev Ops practices and tools for continuous integration and deployment.
• Experience working with ERP systems.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on innovative projects that contribute to a sustainable future.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Free on-site parking
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Compensation:
Charge Solar offers a competitive salary ranging from $70,000 to $110,000, depending on your experience, skills, and the value you bring to our team. Compensation is aligned with industry standards.
Please apply with resume and cover letter to mbraden@chargesolar.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00-$110,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Victoria, BC V8Z 3P3
Application deadline: 2024-09-10