Lead Software Engineer

ISO New England’s Forecast & Outage Coordination team is focused, passionate, team-oriented, and results-driven. We play an important role in ensuring a clean and reliable energy future for the region and are looking for a Software Engineer to join our team! In this role, you will provide both functional and technical expertise for projects and assignments related to Forecast & Outage Coordination Applications. The ideal candidate should have experience in application development, systems integration, and testing with strong programming skills in .NET or C#. Hands-on experience with AWS services, Kubernetes, DevOps, GitOps, and Docker technologies is preferred.

What we offer you: 

• Hybrid work schedule with 2 days/week onsite 

• Paid on-call rotation 

• Relocation Assistance  

• Base salary plus performance bonus program, professional development and tuition reimbursement, enhanced 401k and financial planning, wellness programs with onsite gym, onsite café with free coffee, flexible work hours, access to business networks & more, all in a stable and supportive work environment! 

How you will make an impact: 

• Analyze, design, program/develop, test, troubleshoot, and implement applications and fixes associated with Load Forecast & Outage Coordination Applications
• Plan, coordinate, and perform complex technical assignments related to software applications in support of the Operations, Load Forecast, and Outage Scheduling groups.
• Integrate software solutions across multiple applications, systems, and databases
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in production support to various internal and external-facing Forecast & Outage Coordination applications
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and obtain clear understanding of business owner needs and concerns, and translate them into effective and efficient solutions  
• Direct the installation of fixes, enhancements, and upgrades to supported systems

What you need to be successful in this role: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field
• Strong software development experience using multiple programming languages, including .NET or C#
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a Team Lead
• Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork abilities
• Ability to participate in the on-call rotation, which may include working hours outside of the standard schedule
• Strong organizational and project management skills (including ability to work on multiple and concurrent projects)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Desired, but not required:
  • Master's degree or Ph.D in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
  • Working knowledge of Java, Oracle, SQL development and RDBMS systems
  • Good understanding of AWS services and cloud architecture is preferred, hands-on experience with Kubernetes, DevOps, GitOps, and Docker technologies is preferred
  • Working experience in Electric Utilities, ISOs, or RTOs is a plus

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ISO New England oversees the 24/7 operation of the power grid that covers the six-states of New England and administers the region’s multi-billion dollar “stock exchange” for the buying and selling of wholesale electricity. The power system is constantly evolving as new technologies emerge and energy policies evolve. There is a lot happening at our organization behind the scenes to make sure the grid continuously yields reliable electricity at competitive prices while addressing the clean energy transition here in New England. COME JOIN US in making an impact on the region!
 

Equal Opportunity: We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, age, ancestry, marital status, disability (including learning, mental, intellectual, and physical), service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Drug Free Environment: We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.