Senior Software Engineer - Electricity Markets

About the role

Job Description Summary

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.

Job Description

Essential 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.

Required Qualifications

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).

esired Characteristics

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.

Ownership: Ability to take ownership of medium-sized tasks and deliver high-quality results with minimal supervision.

Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities; capable of breaking down complex problems and documenting clear technical approaches.

Collaboration: Comfortable working in a team environment; shares knowledge and seeks feedback to improve design and development.

Adaptability: Proactive in learning new technologies, processes, and domain-specific knowledge (Energy Markets/ISO-RTO operations).

Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate technical ideas clearly in a collaborative setting.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $109,480.00 and $164,220.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 14, 2026.

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

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.