Principal Solutions Engineer: AI-Driven DevOps

AEP Service Corporation; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 99,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking an experienced .NET software professional to design, develop and install advanced solutions in an on-site capacity in Ohio. You will lead development projects, align client goals with technical solutions, and participate in testing while supporting deployments in enterprise environments.

The role emphasizes DevOps practices, AI-assisted tooling, and strong collaboration with PM, BI, and Infra teams. A Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years’ experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field required.
• 7 years relevant work experience required.
• Demonstrated experience applying DevOps principles throughout the SDLC, including CI/CD automation, IaC, monitoring, observability, security integration, and production support.
• Experience designing and delivering software solutions using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot).

Responsibilities

• Develop software solutions to address customer issues and align with client goals.
• Communicate issues and status clearly and timely.
• Interpret specifications and build advanced software solutions.
• Support and/or install software applications and participate in testing.
• Create infrastructure support docs and contribute to RFP responses.
• Mentor teammates and provide guidance as needed.

Skills

DevOps practices

AI-assisted development

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field

Tools

Claude Code

GitHub Copilot

CI/CD automation

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking an experienced .NET software professional to design, develop and install advanced solutions in an on-site capacity in Ohio. You will lead development projects, align client goals with technical solutions, and participate in testing while supporting deployments in enterprise environments.

The role emphasizes DevOps practices, AI-assisted tooling, and strong collaboration with PM, BI, and Infra teams. A Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years’ experience are required.