Erlang Developer

Statkraft is a leading company in hydropower internationally and Europe’s largest generator of renewable energy. The Group produces hydropower, wind power, solar power, gas-fired power and supplies district heating. Statkraft is a global company in energy market operations. Statkraft has more than 6,000 employees in over 20 countries.

The Global Software Development team delivers class-leading software for the energy management process in Statkraft. Our responsibilities include:

• Developing our intraday energy trading platform which powers automated energy management and provides intelligence over market data.
• Delivering customized solutions to the energy management business processes that optimizes sales of our renewable power on different energy markets.
• Working with operations to provide flexible, highly available infrastructure.

On a technical level we deliver a wide range of solutions ranging from web applications to high throughput data processing.

Custom software development is essential for Statkraft to remain a market leader in renewable energy production, and we are now looking for great people to join our software development team. If you enjoy challenging yourself and working in a competitive industry, then we would love to talk to you. If you are motivated to work for a company where IT solutions are part of creating an environmentally sustainable society then Statkraft is the company for you.

As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced developers across diverse areas and share your knowledge with them. You will also collaborate with business users and will learn a lot about producing and selling power, power markets and trading strategies.

Your role:  

• Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code.
• Ensure code quality through automated tests and code reviews.
• Understanding production maintenance and following up on issues.
• Take responsibility for the development of our platform, communicating directly with the users.
• Play a part in knowledge sharing in the organization.

• Extensive experience in software development spanning multiple years.
• Professional and/or open-source work in at least one functional programming language, ideally Erlang or Elixir.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Get it done attitude, eager to learn new technologies.

Other useful skills for this role:

• Python experience.
• Familiarity with the actor model and distributed systems programming.
• Understanding of network protocols.
• Experience with Git and Gitlab CI.
• Linux system administration, including cloud contexts (Azure, Kubernetes, GitOps).
• Knowledge in .NET, JavaScript are beneficial.
• Experience with agile software development.
• Understanding of continuous (energy) markets.

What we offer:

• Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and backgrounds
• A work culture that puts emphasis on the individual, offering flexible working solutions, parental leave, and work life balance principles
• Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we are a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance
• Relocation support if needed
• Modern offices: Enjoy a vibrant workspace with two well-equipped cantinas.
• Healthy, active lifestyle: Whether it is one of 30+ sports, a workout at the gym, a sail on the company boat, or board games, we offer activities for everyone.
• Remote-friendly environment: Enjoy a balance between office and home, with two days of remote work each week.
• Rock-solid foundation: Be part of one of Norway's most reputable and financially secure companies, driving the future of renewable energy.

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.

Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance. 

We evaluate applications for this role on a rolling basis, so please apply with your CV  through our career pages as soon as possible.