Junior software engineer to help build a scalable & dynamic electricity price extractor

Student job

Salary: Competitive

We are looking for a talented student/junior software engineer to take on an exciting development project in our startup:

Help build a Scalable & Dynamic Electricity Price Extractor.

Why Float?

Float’s mission is to create complete transparency around electricity consumption, detailing both the actual kWh used and, even more importantly, the cost. To develop a scalable solution capable of supporting the entire European grid, we need to develop a smart solution to extract prices from various databases. Our goal is to obtain all TSO (grid owners) and DSO tariffs, along with prices from all energy retailers. However, obtaining the prices via scraping/extracting is just one part of the challenge; we also need to build a low-maintenance solution that automatically notifies us of any changes made by the data providers.

Who are you?

Float is looking for a student with drive, a high degree of intellectual curiosity, and an eagerness to acquire unique hands-on experience. Every student working at Float is hired with the goal of joining Float when they graduate. Therefore, we assess candidates through that lens and offer an opportunity to join a highly ambitious and growing hardware and AI climate tech startup.

What will you be doing in Float?

In general:

Drive projects from inception to completion and present projects to org leadership
Be open to utilize the latest tools
Collaborate across the team as needed

Specifically:

Design scheduled jobs for continuously extracting price information from multiple 3rd party APIsCreate tools for continuously monitoring the 3rd party APIs and spawn notifications in case of critical changes
Work with the CTO to validate the accuracy of the calculated price.

Practical information

Salary: Attractive salary based on your qualifications.

Work hours: approx. 20 hours/week.

Location: We are located in the heart of Copenhagen.

Language: English and/or Danish speaking.

Start date: As soon as possible.

Interested?

Does this opportunity sound interesting?

Apply directly with your Excelerate Profile using the link below. We are doing job interviews as new applicants come in.

We're looking forward to hearing from you!

Working at Float

Today, a surprisingly large amount of energy is wasted in homes every day – yes, even yours! This means money and CO2 are literally going up in smoke. Plus, as we fill our homes with new gadgets, devices, and appliances, the risk of electrical mishaps is climbing too.

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Perks & benefits working at Float

Social gatherings

A fan of fun and games with your office buddies? We got you covered.

Work life balance

Balance is key! Make time for your studies, friends, and personal side-projects.

Access to data

Data for your project? Access data resources for your research.

Personal company supervisor

Professional sparring for your project? Benefit from a personal company supervisor.

Onsite office desk

Convenient study spot? Get your own desk at our office location.

Central office

Central city office for your convenience? You got it!

Flexible schedule

Customise your working schedule to fit your life, whether you're an early bird or nighthawk.

Free coffee / tea

Need a caffeine kick? Enjoy a never-ending supply of coffee and tea to energize you.

Near public transport

You're a commuter? Don't worry. We're neighbours with public transport.

Talent hiring

Looking for exciting opportunities? We're always on the lookout for fresh talent.

Remote work allowed

Is your home, the library, or perhaps a local café your favourite workspace? You call the shots.

Skill development

We're on a mission to take you from good to awesome. Level up your skills with us.