Staff Software Engineer

Job Description Summary

You will be part of the core team at GE Digital Grid Software Business that is using software to enable de-carbonized future of energy for the planet by designing, building, delivering, and maintaining software applications & services for next generation Grid Software that orchestrates 40% of the worlds power today.
Responsible for programing a component, feature and or feature set. Works independently and contributes to the immediate team and to other teams across business. You will also contribute to design discussions.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

In this role, you will:
Be responsible for defining, developing, and evolving software in a fast paced and agile development environment using the latest software development technologies and infrastructureProvide technical leadership to an agile team of 5-7Work with Product Line Leaders (PLLs) to understand product requirements & visionTranslate requirements vision into prioritized list of user stories and deliver to required timelines and quality standardsWork with product line leaders and architects to develop multi generation software technology plansDrive increased efficiency across the teams, eliminating duplication, leveraging product and technology reuseSupport process improvements which guide the development, sustaining & support activitiesWork cross functionally with other business departments to align activities and deliverablesDrive world-class quality in the development and support of productsEnsure team receives consistent messages and has clear understanding of business direction, strategy and resultsEngage subject matter experts in successful transfer of complex domain knowledgeApply principles of SDLC and methodologies like Lean/Agile/XP, CI, Software and Product Security, Scalability, Documentation Practices, refactoring and Testing TechniquesWrite code that meets standards and delivers desired functionality using the technology selected for the projectUnderstand performance parameters and assess application performanceWork on core data structures and algorithms and implement them using technology chosenProactively share information across the team, to the right audience with the appropriate level of detail and timeliness

Education Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or STEM Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) with advanced experience.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong knowledge of Java and Spring Spring bootAdvanced experience with micro-services architecture and web services (REST, SOAP)Advanced experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and HelmExperience with web development using JavaScript, ideally TypeScript and AngularExperience/Strong understand of designing web applications in distributed architecturesProficiency and understanding in key algorithms and data structures,Proficiency working in both Windows/Linux environmentWorking knowledge in databases, SQL preferably.
• Hands-on experience in writing Unit test automation
• Hands on experience in a scripting language Python or/And PowerShell and package manager like Conan, Source Control Tools like Git
• Hands-on experience in Microservices & AWS (Added advantage)
• Familiarity with CI/CD and Azure DevOps pipelines
• Ready to work in existing product, strong troubleshooting/debugging skill, resolving complex technical & customer feedback
• Experience working in Power Grid Domain in products like AEMS is a plus.

Business Acumen:
Demonstrates the initiative to explore alternate technology and approaches to solving problemsSkilled in breaking down problems, documenting problem statements and estimating effortsDemonstrates awareness about competitors and industry trendsHas the ability to analyze impact of technology choicesLeadership:
Ability to takes ownership of small and medium sized tasks and deliver while mentoring and helping team membersEnsures understanding of issues and presents clear rationale. Able to speak to mutual needs and win-win solutions. Uses two-way communication to influence outcomes and ongoing resultsIdentifies misalignments with goals, objectives, and work direction against the organizational strategy. Makes suggestions to course correctContinuously measures deliverables of self and team against scheduled commitments. Effectively balances different, competing objectivesPersonal Attributes:Strong oral and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal skillsEffective team building and problem solving abilitiesPersists to completion, especially in the face of overwhelming odds and setbacks. Pushes self for results; pushes others for results through team spirit

Note

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