lead Application Developer

About Energy Exemplar

In an era where the world is rapidly advancing towards a cleaner future through decarbonization, Energy Exemplar’s mission lies in ‘Empowering Transformative Energy Decisions’. Founded in 1999 in Adelaide, Australia, our award-winning software portfolio encompassing the modeling and simulation platform PLEXOS®, Aurora, and Adapt2, is trusted by innovative organizations across the globe. Through our technology and people, we strive to enable stakeholders from across the entire energy value chain to revolutionize the energy ecosystem and to collaboratively plan and execute for a sustainable energy future with unprecedented clarity, speed, and innovation. 

Our impact is global and is being recognized across the industry. Some of our recent accolades include:

• SaaS Company of the Year (2025) – Global Business Tech Awards.
• Environmental Impact Award (2025) – E+E Leaders Awards.
• IPPAI (Independent Power Producers Association of India) Power Awards (2025) - Winners
• Finalist: Platts Global Energy Awards (2024) – Grid Edge category
• Finalist: Reuters Global Energy Transition Awards (2024) – Technologies of Change
• Top 50 Marketing Team (2024) – Voted by the public at the ICON Awards.

How We Work

Energy Exemplar is growing fast around 30% year on year and, that growth is driven by how we work. We trust our team to deliver great results from wherever they work best, whether that’s at home, in the office, or on the move.

We’re a global team that values ownership, integrity, and innovation. You’ll be supported to balance work and life in a way that works for you, and empowered to take initiative, solve problems, and make an impact, regardless of your background, location, or role.

Our four core values, Customer Success, One Global Team, Integrity & Ownership, and Innovation Excellence aren’t just words. They show up in how we collaborate, how we solve, and how we grow together.

About Energy Exemplar

In an era where the world is rapidly advancing towards a cleaner future through decarbonization, stakeholders from across the entire energy value chain are having to navigate the complexities of the energy ecosystem. We seek to enable our customers to do so with confidence. 

Our mission: Empowering Transformative Energy Decisions.

Founded in 1999 in Adelaide, Australia, Energy Exemplar’s award-winning PLEXOS® modeling and simulation software is trusted by innovative organizations across the globe. On one unified platform, stakeholders from across the entire energy value chain are revolutionizing the energy ecosystem and seamlessly planning for the future of energy with unprecedented clarity, speed, and innovation.

Our impact is global and is being recognized across the industry:

• Finalist for the 2024 Reuters Global Energy Transition Awards in the 'Technologies of Change' category 
• Finalist for the 2024 Go:Tech Awards in the 'Most Innovative Use of Technology’ category
• 2022 USEA/USAID Corporate Volunteer of the Year  
• 2022 Impact Award Winner for our impact on the energy industry and the current energy transition 

Energy Exemplar has grown significantly over the past few years, and we are continuing to do so at around 30% year on year. We don’t just celebrate the excellence of our products but champion the quality of our people. They own their outcomes and perform to their best – every day. That’s what makes us who we are and a great place to work. Our core values ‘Customer Success’, ‘One Global Team’, ‘Integrity and Ownership’ and ‘Innovation Excellence’ reflect the way we work and are always at the forefront of everything we do.

 

About the Position

 

We are a cutting-edge cloud-based SaaS company focused on automating and transforming data-driven workflows. Our Content Development Team develops Excel-based automation solutions using VBA, and we are transitioning to Python-based automation for better scalability, efficiency, and visualization.

 

 

Candidate Requirements & Qualifications

 

• Develop, enhance, and maintain Excel-based solutionsusing VBA and Python
• Fetch and process data from external APIsinto Excel
• Automate data representationusing charts and dashboards
• Implement interactive graphs using Plotly, Dash, or Matplotlib
• Work with pandas, NumPy, and Excel file structures (XLSX, CSV, XML)
• Follow Agile development processes

 

Skills Required

• 8+ years of experience in Excel automation (VBA, Power Query, or equivalent)
• Proficiency in Python for automation and API integrations
• Experience with RESTful APIs
• Basic knowledge of data visualization libraries(Plotly, Dash, Matplotlib)
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies

 

 

 

Desired but not required (not needed for every position)

 

• Experience with Flask/Djangofor web automation
• Knowledge of SQL and database management

 

 

Energy Exemplar is an equal opportunities employer and we value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing and fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Bring your authentic self and help us build an inclusive world together! To support you in being the best version of yourself during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.

Energy Exemplar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and abilities. Please let us know if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process—we're here to support you in showcasing your full potential.

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