Responsibilities
- Lead software developer is responsible for preparing design specifications to deliver product requirements defined by product management and product owner.
- Lead and mentor Professional Band developers.
- Collaborate, contribute, estimate and advise upper management and NPI teams for the definition of product development plans including research of technologies, budgets, and resource and tool requirements.
- Take on frontline role in the handling of critical customer and business issues.
- Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations.
- Be part of an agile development team that develops PC based applications for configuring Gateways and RTUs
- Own and develop software modules for each requirement as part of every agile iteration schedule
- Work collaboratively with software validation teams to support implementation of test automation framework to enhance test coverage
- Identify and ensure requirements traceability to product specifications
- Identify and report defects detected during peer to peer reviews and unit testing
- Work in resolution and prioritization of reported defects and work with software validation team to facilitate timely closure
- Record and report development status on a continuous basis through agile tools
- Support resolution of field and customer issues for tier 3/4 cases
- Familiarity with electrical utility substation protocols, configuration tools, networking, information technology, Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs).
- Provide leadership by example and teamwork over multiple NPI project implementation and execution, as well as, all customer support and issues provided by team.
- Lead design of complex software packages for the configuration and maintenance of Industrial Electronic Devices.
- Ensure external/internal customer requirements (JIRA / Version 1) are logged, actionable as required and reported on a regular periodic basis.
- Support GE Software Factory initiatives to enhance software development processes.
- Assign and oversee development team during execution of NPI projects.
- Mentor test team members by constructive feedback, sharing of best practices and experience, and bolstering support and providing backup to team members as required.
- Work directly with other software development leads, business functional organizations and management to support all phases of New product Introduction (NPI) and Life Cycle Support (LCS) business activities and planning.
- Be current and at the forefront of new technologies and strategies, examining opportunities for business improvement.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors in STEM
- 5+ years of hands on experience in design, development and validation of PC software using C#, Java, C++, Javascript
- 2+ years of experience with test-driven development.
- 2+ years of experience leading a team of software developers, supporting product manager and/or scrum masters with preparation of execution plans.
Additional Qualifications
- Knowledge on UML for software design
- Understanding of version/configuration control concepts and the need for accurate tracking of software updates and releases
- Experience in XML including in-depth knowledge of XML schemas
- Strong understanding of SDLC process and Agile/XP
- Capacity to listen, understand and synthesize end-user requirements in a multi-cultural environment and global teams operating in different time zones
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Experience with developing COTS software
- Understanding of utility / SCADA communication protocols concepts, networking and interaction between Intelligent Electronic Devices will be an asset
- Experience with industrial applications will be an asset
- Organized ability to multi-task and stay organized
- High energy, self-starter, with a proven track record in delivering results.
- Knowledge of Delphi
- Establishes a sense of urgency to complete tasks in an efficient, timely and effective manner
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently
- Prior experience in engineering, testing and instrumentation
For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $110,500.00 and 165,800.00 CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: 10% AIP
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Skills Required
- Bachelors in STEM
- 5+ years hands-on experience in design, development and validation of PC software using C#, Java, C++, JavaScript
- 2+ years of experience with test-driven development
- 2+ years of experience leading a team of software developers and supporting product managers/scrum masters with execution plans
- Knowledge of UML for software design
- Understanding of version/configuration control concepts
- Experience in XML including XML schemas
- Strong understanding of SDLC process and Agile/XP
- Ability to synthesize end-user requirements across global teams
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Experience with developing COTS software
- Understanding of utility/SCADA communication protocols, networking and IED interaction
- Experience with industrial applications
- Organized ability to multi-task
- High energy, self-starter with proven track record in delivering results
- Knowledge of Delphi
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently
- Prior experience in engineering, testing and instrumentation
GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.
GE Vernova Insights
What We Do
GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.
Why Work With Us
Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.
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