Senior Software Engineer (Electricity Markets Required)

GE Vernova • Bellevue, WA

10d • $109,480 - $164,220

About The Position

GE Vernova is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join a skilled team of 8–15 engineers responsible for the development, enhancement, and support of our large-scale Electricity Market Management System (MMS). You will work on sophisticated software components within a mission-critical environment, collaborating with domain experts and developers to solve complex energy market challenges. This role is ideal for a professional who values technical rigor, clean code, and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.
• 3 years of professional software development experience.
• 2 years of experience working on software projects in the Energy domain (e.g., Energy Management, Power Systems, or Wholesale Electricity Markets).

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of object-oriented analysis, software design patterns, and modern coding principles.
• Hands-on experience with Java (backend development) and Python (scripting/automation).
• Experience with SQL databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL).
• Familiarity with web services (REST/SOAP) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Git, Maven, Jenkins).
• Understanding of Market Management Systems (MMS) or Energy Management Systems (EMS) is highly preferred.
• Experience with containerization (Kubernetes/Docker) or cloud-native architectures is a plus.
• Familiarity with observability/logging tools (e.g., Splunk, Prometheus, ELK) is a plus.
• Ability to take ownership of medium-sized tasks and deliver high-quality results with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving abilities; capable of breaking down complex problems and documenting clear technical approaches.
• Comfortable working in a team environment; shares knowledge and seeks feedback to improve design and development.
• Proactive in learning new technologies, processes, and domain-specific knowledge (Energy Markets/ISO-RTO operations).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate technical ideas clearly in a collaborative setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and evolve software components and features for Wholesale Electricity Market Management (MMS) applications.
• Work independently to contribute to the immediate team's goals, while participating in design discussions and code reviews across the broader group.
• Identify task scope, provide accurate effort estimates, and deliver high-quality code within an Agile environment.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve issues within MMS applications, supporting both development and production environments.
• Collaborate with the team to translate requirements into technical implementation, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
• Maintain code quality through best practices, unit testing, and automation.
• Participate in whiteboarding sessions and technical design reviews to propose and refine software solutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align software deliverables with project timelines and product standards.

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
• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

What This Job Offers

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