IT Associate Software Engineer (Hybrid)

NSTAR, now Eversource Energy- Follow our new company page, Eversource Energy; Berlin (NH); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking an IT Associate Software Engineer to join a hybrid team. The role focuses on basic end-to-end software engineering tasks, including analysis, development, testing, debugging, documentation, and health monitoring.

You will operate under direct supervision on projects while expanding technical knowledge and capabilities. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 0–3 years of relevant work, and familiarity with Python, C++, JSON, REST APIs, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Fundamental programming knowledge and object-oriented concepts.
• Experience with Python or C++ and REST APIs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Works with direct supervision on projects/assignments and sets objectives.
• Develops and configures customizations of Engineering Operations systems.
• Collaborates with managed service provider teams to prioritize work items.
• Analyzes problems, troubleshoots logs, and uses debugging tools.
• Communicates effectively with team members and stakeholders.

Skills

Git

Python

JSON

C++

REST API

Agile

Autonomous work

Debugging

Logging

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Postman

Git

Job description

Job Description

IT Associate Software Engineer (Hybrid)

09/28/2026

Locations: East Berlin, Connecticut; Westwood, Massachusetts; Manchester, New Hampshire

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

The Associate Software Engineer will work as part of a team to complete basic end to end software engineering tasks. The engineer will perform basic analysis, development, testing, debugging, configuration, incident investigation, documentation, health monitoring/alerting, and implementing based on and related to user or system design specifications. Work within guidelines set by team to independently tackle well-scoped problems. Seek opportunities to expand technical knowledge and capabilities.

Essential Functions:

• Works with direct supervision on projects / assignments. Sets objectives for own area of responsibility to meet the objectives or goals of projects and assignments.


• Develops and configures customizations and configurations of various Engineering Operations systems


• Works with managed service provider teams to prioritize and execute backlog assignments


• Problems and issues faced are general and may require understanding of broader set of issues.


• Problems may span a range of issues or work areas and are typically solved through exercise of discretion and / or judgment, drawing from prior experiences, with analysis of the issue


• Responsible for making minor changes or enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of work area.


• Communicates with parties within and outside of own team.


• Explains policies, practices, and procedures of the work area to others within the organization, influencing decision- makers with recommended courses of action.

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Effectively uses code version control systems such as git


• Understands basic programming and OOP concepts (languages may include Python, JSON, C++)


• Understands core application development patterns


• Experienced using data structures


• Familiar with traditional data stores


• Familiar with REST API syntax and tools for documenting and testing the REST APIs such as Postman


• Familiar with Agile methodology


• Theoretical knowledge of work area


• Ability to work autonomously with limited supervision


• Displays strong work ethic


• Understands direction provided and implements assigned tasks effectively


• Displays Project/team level impact


• Troubleshoots simple engineering problems by checking logs, using developer tools and debugger effectively


• Able to use existing knowledge of algorithms, structures and patterns to design and implement solutions of light to moderate complexity.


• Objectively evaluates whether they've met their goals.


• Communicates effectively during meetings


• Completes work or raises roadblocks in a timely manner


• Open to change and learning new skills to get work done


• Accepts feedback graciously and learns from experience.


• Shows respect towards other team members

Education:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience

Experience:

• Minimum of 0 to 3 years of relevant experience


• Requires theoretical to advanced knowledge of work area typically obtained through University Degree combined with experience.

Licenses & Certifications:

• N/A

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.


• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Competencies:

• Build trusting relationships


• Manage and develop people


• Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration


• Lead change


• Communicate strategic vision


• Create an engaged workforce


• Focus on the customer


• Take ownership & accountability

Compensation And Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is: $82,300.00-$91,440.00

Worker Type:

Regular

Number Of Openings:

1

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers' needs is part of every employee's role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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