Software Engineer Energy
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We are currently looking for a (freelance) Software Engineer Energy to join the team in Eindhoven.
Operational energy flexibility refers to the ability of energy systems to adjust consumption and production based on external signals such as price changes or grid demands. Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) leverage this flexibility to optimize energy use, reduce costs, and enhance grid stability. By integrating support for various devices, such as heat pumps using the S2 protocol, HEMS can achieve higher levels of efficiency and sustainability.
The project focuses on enhancing the open-source LF Energy FlexMeasures platform to serve as a comprehensive solution for interoperable HEMS across diverse use cases. This initiative aims to develop a fully operational HEMS that offers complete support for various device types, including heat pumps, over the S2 protocol.
The role entails contributing to the development and implementation of this open-source platform, integrating a fully S2-compliant protocol adaptor, and creating a flexible scheduler using existing algorithms. Collaboration with researchers and market partners is central to achieving modularity, efficiency, and scalability for the platform.
The available budget for the project is capped at €70k, with an estimated 1000 hours of software engineering work required, to be distributed over the project duration from October 2024 to June 2025, subject to possible extension based on funding approval.
Main responsibilities
- Development & Integration: Implement full S2 protocol support for various energy assets within the FlexMeasures platform.
- Scheduler Design: Design and integrate a new scheduling algorithm for HEMS, utilizing functionalities from previous projects such as the Horizon 2020 InterFlex project.
- Documentation & Testing: Create detailed documentation and automated tests to ensure reliability, scalability, and robustness of the platform.
- Collaborate with researchers and industrial partners to align on project goals and deliverables.
- Enhance the modularity and scalability of the platform to support diverse energy optimization scenarios.
Requirements
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Python and Java programming languages.
- Experience with collaborative software development methods, including team-based development using GitLab.
- Expertise in open-source software development and tools such as Git and AsyncAPI.
- Familiarity with software architecture design, including microservices and containerization.
- Knowledge of dynamic programming algorithms.
- Background in energy management systems (EMS), particularly HEMS, and energy asset optimization algorithms.
- Understanding of the S2 protocol (EN 50491-12-2) and its application.
- Familiarity with the FlexMeasures codebase is an advantage.
Domain Expertise:
- Proven experience in energy flexibility and the development of energy optimization algorithms.
Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
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