Nexus Analytica – Who we are

We are a leading energy solutions provider committed to sustainability and renewable energy. Nexus Analytica is a limited liability company operating in Africa and Europe that specializes in providing consultancy services and internet-of-things (IoT) solutions with a strong focus on the energy and industrial sectors. The company operates via two offices in the Netherlands and Egypt and has a team of international energy experts and researchers who are driven by a common goal: to revolutionize the energy landscape in the MENA region.

We offer consultancy services in the field of renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy market, energy analytics, and emerging tech. We are committed to revolutionizing the energy sector in the MENA region through research, capacity development, knowledge transfer, innovative IoT solutions, and public-private partnerships.

Job Overview

We are seeking a mid-level Backend Developer with strong expertise in Python, Django, MySQL, and Azure to join our dynamic team. This role will involve designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side components of our IoT-based energy solutions, ensuring they meet the required functionality, reliability, and performance standards.

Required skills:

• Python
• Django
• SQL
• Docker

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Backend Development: Design, implement, and maintain server-side components for energy management solutions, with a strong focus on scalability, security, and performance.
• API Design & Integration: Build and manage APIs to support the company’s energy solutions, ensuring efficient data flow and integration with various systems.
• Database Management: Work with MySQL to design, optimize, and manage the relational databases that power our energy solutions.
• Cloud Integration: Leverage Azure cloud technologies to ensure smooth deployment, scalability, and performance of the solutions.
• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with frontend developers, data engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration between different components of the system.
• Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and reusable code that adheres to best practices. Perform thorough testing and debugging to ensure software reliability.
• Documentation: Document APIs and key components of the backend, including database schemas and design patterns.
• Problem Solving: Address performance issues, bugs, and scalability concerns in a timely manner, ensuring high availability and robustness of the platform.
• Team Collaboration: Work alongside a cross-functional team, contributing to project timelines, sprint planning, and delivering high-quality solutions.

Desirable Skills:

• Understanding of IoT-based systems and energy solutions.
• Knowledge of energy analytics or renewable energy systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud-based solutions such as Azure IoT Hub or Azure Functions.
• Experience with Docker and microservices.
• Experience in Web Development
• Experience in API design and development.
• Familiarity with data visualization libraries and concepts is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working with a diverse, cross-functional team.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines effectively.