Senior Deployment Engineer

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

Job Description:

Job Description

You’ll develop robust deployment using Ansible for Fluence OS controls and integrating with different subsystems, like, enclosures, PCS/BMS/RTU devices. As a hands-on member of the development team, you will also do the work of delivering a releasable Increment of product at the end of each Sprint, and support commissioning teams with bring‑up and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain real-time and offline Ansible-based deployment scripts for Fluence OS software across lab, factory, and site environments.
• Own Ansible playbooks, roles, inventories, and variables, ensuring idempotent, modular, and reusable automation.
• Integrate deployment automation into CI/CD pipelines, including linting, testing, and validation of deployment artifacts.
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests; participate in code reviews to uphold deployment quality and best practices.
• Develop and support controls software deployment, integrating grid-scale battery energy storage systems and power conversion systems from industry-leading manufacturers.
• Ensure deployments meet robustness, security, performance, scalability, and maintainability requirements.
• Optimize latency, throughput, and reliability on Linux and embedded target platforms.
• Provide technical mentorship through design discussions, documentation, and code reviews (no formal people management).
• Deliver work within project timelines and support release commitments.
• Track, manage, document, and report work using JIRA and Confluence, including deployment procedures and troubleshooting guides.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to produce clear customer-facing and internal technical documentation.
• Strong Ansible experience, including playbooks, roles, inventories, templates, and best practices.
• Strong automation scripting experience using Bash and Python.
• Experience with Docker containers, including Dockerfiles, image builds, troubleshooting, and Docker Compose.
• Strong experience with Ubuntu Linux system administration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with test automation and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
• Willingness to work at least four hours of overlap with US Central time.

Our Culture

At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.

Unleash Voices

We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.

Customer Fluent

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers' needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.

Infinite Impact

We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.

All In

We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.