<div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>The Position</b><b></b></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Uplight is creating a new category of energy. We make software that manages energy resources in homes and businesses—including things like smart thermostats, electric vehicles, solar panels, storage batteries, heat pumps, and even people’s behavior—to generate, shift, or save energy to balance the grid, making it more efficient and reliable. This creates clean energy capacity that can be used by the power grid instead of burning more fossil fuels. Our solutions accelerate the transition to clean energy and save money for energy customers.</div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll design and build backend systems that determine customer eligibility, manage enrollment workflows, and support program operations across multiple utility territories. You’ll collaborate closely with product managers, data analysts, and utility partners to ensure a seamless experience for customers while meeting complex operational needs.</div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>How You Will Make an Impact:</b></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">You will be part of a team focused on enabling customer participation in demand response and other energy flexibility programs. Your systems will make it easier for utility customers to enroll in these programs, verify their eligibility, and connect supported devices, helping the grid stay resilient and clean.</div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>What You Get to Do:</b></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Lead the design and development of backend systems that evaluate eligibility and manage enrollment for energy programs.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Work with structured data (e.g., usage data, account metadata) in PostgreSQL, applying domain logic for eligibility and customer workflows.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Build and evolve scalable, maintainable services and APIs in Python, integrating with internal systems and external utility platforms.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Collaborate with product and operations teams to translate program logic and business requirements into software.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Write clean, testable code and participate in code reviews and system design discussions.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Mentor and support junior engineers; contribute to a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.</span></li></ul><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b></b></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>What You Bring to Uplight</b><b></b></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">5+ years of experience building backend systems in production environments.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Strong expertise in Python (e.g., FastAPI, Flask, or Django) and PostgreSQL, with attention to correctness and maintainability over raw scale.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP), containerization (Docker), and CI/CD best practices.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Experience working on eligibility, enrollment, or workflow automation systems is a plus.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Excellent communication skills and the ability to simplify and implement complex domain logic.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Passion for clean energy, decarbonization, or helping customers engage in grid programs is a strong bonus.</span></li></ul><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Bonus Points:</b><b></b></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Experience with real-time or streaming data systems (e.g., Kafka, Structured Streaming).</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Prior work in the utility or energy sector.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines.</span></li></ul><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, marginalized genders and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Uplight we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.</div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Why Join Uplight in Leading the Fight Against Climate Change?</b><b></b></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">At Uplight, we're not just offering a job – we're offering a chance to be part of the solution to one of the world's biggest challenges. As a certified B Corporation, we're deeply committed to both social and environmental responsibility. Here's why you should join our team of passionate Uplighters:</div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><b></b><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Make a Meaningful Impact:</b> Your work directly impacts our mission of decarbonization and building a more sustainable future.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><b></b><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Grow Your Career:</b> We offer ample advancement opportunities, robust learning and development programs, and a supportive team environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><b></b><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Thrive:</b>  We offer comprehensive benefits, including flexible time off, generous parental leave, a wellness stipend, and work flexibility to help you thrive both personally and professionally.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><b></b><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Belong to an Inclusive Community:</b> We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, empowered, and heard. Our Employee Resource Groups offer opportunities to connect with colleagues who share your interests and backgrounds.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><b></b><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Be Part of a Growing Movement:</b> Join a team of dedicated individuals who are passionate about creating a more sustainable future. We offer a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and your contributions recognized. Together, we can build a brighter tomorrow.</span></li></ul><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">To learn more about our comprehensive benefits package and other perks, visit<a href="http://uplight.com/careers"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,233);"> </span><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb(14,36,178);">uplight.com/careers</span></a> </div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Salary Range:</b> $108,160-135,200 CAD + Bonus </div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><b>Application Deadline:</b> July 31, 2025</div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:16.0px Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Uplight provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including hair texture and hairstyles), color, religion (including head coverings), age, sex, national origin, disability status (including neurodivergence), genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, neurotypicality, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</div>

<p>At Uplight, we are motivating energy users and providers to accelerate the clean energy ecosystem. Working with over 75 of the world&rsquo;s leading electric and gas utilities, Uplight provides end-to-end customer energy experience. Uplight delivers personalized experiences that customers have now come to expect&ndash;improving satisfaction, increasing revenue, reducing the cost to serve, and contributing to carbon reduction goals. We are in the process of obtaining our B Corp certification,&nbsp; enabling us to put our values into action by not only making decisions for the benefit of our shareholders, but also for our customers, environment, employees, and community.</p>

Senior Software Engineer

<div><b>The Position</b><b></b></div><div>Uplight is creating a new category of energy. We make software that manages energy resources in homes and businesses—including things like smart thermostats, electric vehicles, solar panels, storage batteries, heat pumps, and even people’s behavior—to generate, shift, or save energy to balance the grid, making it more efficient and reliable. This creates clean energy capacity that can be used by the power grid instead of burning more fossil fuels. Our solutions accelerate the transition to clean energy and save money for energy customers.</div><div></div><div>As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll design and build backend systems that determine customer eligibility, manage enrollment workflows, and support program operations across multiple utility territories. You’ll collaborate closely with product managers, data analysts, and utility partners to ensure a seamless experience for customers while meeting complex operational needs.</div><div></div><div><b>How You Will Make an Impact:</b></div><div></div><div>You will be part of a team focused on enabling customer participation in demand response and other energy flexibility programs. Your systems will make it easier for utility customers to enroll in these programs, verify their eligibility, and connect supported devices, helping the grid stay resilient and clean.</div><div></div><div><b>What You Get to Do:</b></div><div></div><ul><li><span>Lead the design and development of backend systems that evaluate eligibility and manage enrollment for energy programs.</span></li><li><span>Work with structured data (e.g., usage data, account metadata) in PostgreSQL, applying domain logic for eligibility and customer workflows.</span></li><li><span>Build and evolve scalable, maintainable services and APIs in Python, integrating with internal systems and external utility platforms.</span></li><li><span>Collaborate with product and operations teams to translate program logic and business requirements into software.</span></li><li><span>Write clean, testable code and participate in code reviews and system design discussions.</span></li><li><span>Mentor and support junior engineers; contribute to a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.</span></li></ul><div><b></b></div><div><b>What You Bring to Uplight</b><b></b></div><ul><li><span>5+ years of experience building backend systems in production environments.</span></li><li><span>Strong expertise in Python (e.g., FastAPI, Flask, or Django) and PostgreSQL, with attention to correctness and maintainability over raw scale.</span></li><li><span>Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP), containerization (Docker), and CI/CD best practices.</span></li><li><span>Experience working on eligibility, enrollment, or workflow automation systems is a plus.</span></li><li><span>Excellent communication skills and the ability to simplify and implement complex domain logic.</span></li><li><span>Passion for clean energy, decarbonization, or helping customers engage in grid programs is a strong bonus.</span></li></ul><div></div><div><b>Bonus Points:</b><b></b></div><ul><li><span>Experience with real-time or streaming data systems (e.g., Kafka, Structured Streaming).</span></li><li><span>Prior work in the utility or energy sector.</span></li><li><span>Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines.</span></li></ul><div></div><div>Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, marginalized genders and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Uplight we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.</div><div></div><div><b>Why Join Uplight in Leading the Fight Against Climate Change?</b><b></b></div><div></div><div>At Uplight, we're not just offering a job – we're offering a chance to be part of the solution to one of the world's biggest challenges. As a certified B Corporation, we're deeply committed to both social and environmental responsibility. Here's why you should join our team of passionate Uplighters:</div><div></div><ul><li><b></b><span><b>Make a Meaningful Impact:</b> Your work directly impacts our mission of decarbonization and building a more sustainable future.</span></li><li><b></b><span><b>Grow Your Career:</b> We offer ample advancement opportunities, robust learning and development programs, and a supportive team environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.</span></li><li><b></b><span><b>Thrive:</b>&nbsp; We offer comprehensive benefits, including flexible time off, generous parental leave, a wellness stipend, and work flexibility to help you thrive both personally and professionally.</span></li><li><b></b><span><b>Belong to an Inclusive Community:</b> We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, empowered, and heard. Our Employee Resource Groups offer opportunities to connect with colleagues who share your interests and backgrounds.</span></li><li><b></b><span><b>Be Part of a Growing Movement:</b> Join a team of dedicated individuals who are passionate about creating a more sustainable future. We offer a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and your contributions recognized. Together, we can build a brighter tomorrow.</span></li></ul><div></div><div>To learn more about our comprehensive benefits package and other perks, visit<a href="http://uplight.com/careers"><span> </span><span>uplight.com/careers</span></a>&nbsp;</div><div></div><div><b>Salary Range:</b> $108,160-135,200 CAD + Bonus&nbsp;</div><div></div><div><b>Application Deadline:</b> July 31, 2025</div><div></div><div>Uplight provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including hair texture and hairstyles), color, religion (including head coverings), age, sex, national origin, disability status (including neurodivergence), genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, neurotypicality, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</div>

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