Senior Software Engineer

GE Vernova • Atlanta, GA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for programming software components, features, or feature sets. Works independently and contributes to the immediate team as well as to other teams across the business. Participates in technical design discussions and supports the delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Requirements

• For roles outside the USA: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or in a STEM major (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with advanced professional experience
• For roles in the USA Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or in a STEM major (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with a minimum of 4 years of professional software engineering experience OR Master’s degree in Computer Science or in a STEM major with a minimum of 2 years of professional software engineering experience OR PhD in Computer Science or in a STEM major with a minimum of 1 year of professional software engineering experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Effective problem-solving abilities and team orientation
• Demonstrates persistence, accountability, and a strong results orientation

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related STEM field is preferred
• Experience with Windows and Unix/Linux-based programming environments
• Experience delivering software projects in the energy domain, including Energy Management, Oil & Gas, or Power & Water, is a plus
• Experience with modern software development tools, CI/CD practices, testing, and software quality disciplines
• Certified Scrum Master and/or Product Owner is a plus
• Demonstrates initiative in exploring alternate technologies and approaches to solving problems
• Skilled in breaking down problems, documenting problem statements, and estimating effort
• Demonstrates awareness of competitors, business context, and industry trends
• Able to assess the impact of technology choices on product and business outcomes
• Takes ownership of small to medium-sized tasks and delivers with consistency while supporting and mentoring team members as needed
• Communicates issues clearly and presents sound rationale for proposed solutions
• Identifies misalignment between goals, work direction, and organizational strategy, and suggests course corrections
• Measures deliverables against commitments and balances competing priorities effectively

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software components, features, and feature sets in a fast-paced agile development environment
• Translate product requirements and technical vision into implementation plans, user stories, and delivery tasks aligned to quality and timeline expectations
• Work with Product Line Leaders, architects, and engineering peers to understand product requirements, technical direction, and delivery priorities
• Contribute to technical design discussions and support the evolution of software architecture within the assigned scope
• Write code that meets quality standards and delivers the required functionality using the selected technology stack
• Apply software development best practices including SDLC, Agile, CI/CD, testing, refactoring, documentation, and secure software development principles
• Assess application performance and contribute to performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability improvements
• Work with core data structures, algorithms, and software engineering fundamentals to deliver effective solutions
• Support process improvements that strengthen development, sustainment, and support activities
• Work cross-functionally with other business and engineering teams to align activities, resolve issues, and support delivery commitments
• Drive high standards of quality in the development and support of software products
• Proactively share information with the appropriate audience at the right level of detail and timeliness

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• permissive time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior