Senior Software Engineer

Talentify; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated invites a Senior Software Engineer to develop and test software for the Sensor Management System (SMS) and related platforms. You will design, implement, and maintain services in Java or C#, containerize with Docker, and deploy on OpenShift, contributing to a robust grid monitoring ecosystem.

You will drive API engineering (REST/gRPC), ORM usage, and microservice architecture while collaborating with QA and documentation teams to ensure high reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in CS/Engineering or related field with 5+ years of software development.
• Proficiency in Java or C# ecosystems and modern tooling.
• Fluency with Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift for packaging, deploying, and scaling services.
• Experience with REST and/or gRPC, SQL/NoSQL databases and ORM.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work in a team to deliver high quality software.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements for feasibility and strategy.
• Design, build, and maintain Java or C# code.
• Containerize services (Docker) and deploy to OpenShift; manage Helm/Kustomize manifests and Argo CD.
• Perform all SDLC activities: design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Instrument services with telemetry, define SLOs, dashboards, alerts, and runbooks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve performance and reliability.
• Lead technical design and development of large or complex components.

Skills

Java / C#

Microservices

REST / gRPC

Docker

Kubernetes/OpenShift

SQL/NoSQL

OOP

MVC

JDBC

Spring/Hibernate

Concurrency patterns

Analytical skills

Communication

Self-motivated learning

Education

Master's degree in CS/Engineering

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

EF Core

Dapper

JDBC

Hibernate

Spring

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 communications skills.

Self-motivated to learn and keep skills up to date.

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

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.