Senior Software Engineer

Hubbell Incorporated; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated in Herndon, VA seeks a Senior Software Engineer to develop and test software for SMS/AGM platforms. You will design, implement, and maintain Java or C# services, containerize them with Docker, and deploy on OpenShift, building reliable, scalable components.

You will work across the full SDLC, define performance metrics, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and continuously improve systems.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in CS/Engineering and 5+ years of software development experience.
• Proficiency in Java and/or C# with strong API knowledge (REST/gRPC).
• Fluency with Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift for containerized apps.
• Experience with relational databases and ORM (JDBC, EF Core, Dapper).
• Strong OO design, MVC concepts, and microservices experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Java or C# services for SMS/AGM platforms.
• Containerize services with Docker and deploy to OpenShift/ Argo CD workflows.
• Lead technical design for large or complex components and ensure quality.
• Monitor performance with observability; define SLOs, dashboards, and runbooks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable solutions.

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science / Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Engineering

Tools

Java

C#

Docker

Kubernetes/OpenShift

REST / gRPC

Spring / Hibernate

JDBC

EF Core / Dapper

Job description

Job Overview

The Senior Software Engineer develops and tests software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products. Responsible for the development, design, test, maintenance, and enhancement of Aclara's Sensor Management System (SMS) and Cellular Headend for their Aclara Grid Monitoring (AGM) & Aclara One Platform. The position will actively contribute to all facets of the software development life cycle as needed.

A Day In The Life

• Analyze requirements for feasibility and implementation strategy.
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Java or C# code.
• Containerize services (Docker) and deploy to Red Hat OpenShift; create/maintain manifests (Helm/Kustomize) and Argo CD applications.
• Perform all aspects of software development. This includes specification, design, coding, debugging, testing, integration, deployment, operation, and maintenance of software systems. Work outcomes must meet quality objectives, engineering standards, and company guidelines.
• Instrument and operate your services (OpenTelemetry/metrics/logs/traces); define SLOs, dashboards, alerts, and runbooks.
• Collaborate with team to ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the applications.
• Escalate issues in a timely manner and provide mitigation recommendations for the same.
• Respond to customer escalations and maintain existing code, refactoring as needed to provide highly reliable solutions.
• Take initiative and work independently under minimal supervision to plan and accomplish goals.
• Work closely with cross functional team including quality assurance and documentation with a focus on team success.
• Continuously strive to make the process better through regular retrospectives and application of findings.
• Lead technical design and development of large or complex solution components or features.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• A Master's Degree with at least 5+ years of software development experience and a Bachelor's degree. Experience and/or degree must be directly relevant to Computer Science, Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Proficiency in Java / C#, with a good knowledge of its ecosystems.
• Fluency with Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift, including building, packaging, and deploying services.
• API engineering: REST and/or gRPC, API versioning, contract-first design, and backward compatibility.
• Proficient with relational databases (SQL / NoSQL), schema design, and ORMs (EF Core, Dapper).
• Experience working in Linux/Unix environments.
• Proficient understanding of Micro Service-Oriented Architecture and Web Applications.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming.
• Familiarity with concepts of MVC, JDBC, and RESTful.
• Experience with popular application frameworks (such as Spring, Hibernate).
• Familiarity with GUI Frameworks (such as Icefaces).
• Knowledge of concurrency patterns.
• Experience with both external and embedded databases.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to work on software with intermediate to advanced complexity.
• Possesses a high degree of accountability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated to learn and keep skills up to date.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.