About FlexGen

Based in Durham, N.C., FlexGen is a leading integration services and software technology provider for energy storage solutions in the United States and globally. FlexGen designs and integrates storage solutions and the software platform that enables today’s energy transition. Leveraging its best-in-class energy management software and power electronics, FlexGen delivers utility-scale storage projects integrated with traditional and renewable power generation globally. The Company’s clients and partners include the most technically and commercially demanding developers, utilities, government agencies, and industrial companies in the world.

Energy storage represents a multibillion-dollar market at the center of the energy transition. The integration of energy storage requires software and technological solutions that play a critical role in the adoption of renewables at scale—offsetting the intermittent and reliability challenges that renewable power generation creates for the grid. Since its founding in 2009, FlexGen has supported deployments of more than 1.2 GWh of energy storage systems across the U.S. and internationally for utility, microgrid, and C&I customers. The Company’s proprietary software platform allows energy storage owners to deploy various power market strategies and combine storage solutions with any form of generation.

FlexGen is dedicated to providing best-in-class service and performance for its customers, ensuring safety, reliability, and resiliency in all operating environments. FlexGen supports the customer across the full journey of developing an energy storage project and leverages decades of engineering and software expertise to maximize the value that its customers ultimately receive. The company’s HybridOS solutions include six distinct energy management solution applications: DigitalTwin, FlexPack, SiteController, FleetManager, PowerCloud, and FlexBidr.

Position Description

At FlexGen, we're not just writing code – we're revolutionizing the energy industry. Our HybridOS platform is at the forefront of the clean energy revolution, enabling rapid deployment and efficient management of large-scale battery storage systems. As a DevOps Engineer on our Build and Deploy team, you'll play a crucial role in bridging the gap between software development and operations, ensuring our cutting-edge solutions are deployed seamlessly and securely. 

If you've honed your skills at giant tech companies and are looking to apply your expertise to make a tangible impact on the world, FlexGen offers you that opportunity. Here, your work will directly contribute to accelerating the adoption of renewable energy and reshaping the power grid for a sustainable future. 

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain the build and deployment pipeline for FlexGen's HybridOS software 
• Develop and manage AWS-based toolchains for testing and demo environments 
• Create and maintain Ansible playbooks for automating software deployment, configuration, and server migration 
• Implement and manage security scanning processes for code, artifacts, and servers 
• Collaborate with development teams to streamline the software delivery process 
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in both development and production environments 
• Continuously improve deployment processes, focusing on efficiency, reliability, and scalability 
• Participate in on-call rotations to ensure 24/7 reliability of our systems 
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in DevOps practices 

The technologies you may use in this role include:

•  Operating systems: Enterprise Linux distributions such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux and CentOS
• Containerization: Proficiency in Docker
• Cloud platforms: Experience with AWS services such as CodePipeline, Lambda, and EC2
• Infrastructure as Code: Familiarity with Ansible, Terraform, and Kubernetes
• CI/CD pipelines: Understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment processes
• Version control: Proficiency in using Git for managing codebase
• Security scanning tools: Experience with tools like SonarQube and Nessus for security testing
• Scripting languages: Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting for automation and development tasks

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field 
• 3+ years of experience in DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering roles 
• Strong background in Linux system administration 
• Expertise in cloud infrastructure, preferably AWS 
• Experience with containerization technologies and orchestration 
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code and configuration management tools 
• Knowledge of CI/CD principles and tools 
• Understanding of security best practices in software development and deployment 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail 
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment 

FlexGen provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, FlexGen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

FlexGen expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. 

To the extent permitted by law, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.