Solution Engineer Principal

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

Job summary

American Electric Power in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Solutions Engineer to lead a team across full stack technologies (React.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL) within the Supply Chain and Procurement Technology portfolio. You will guide development, coordinate with business partners, and align with EAM Maximo, cloud infra, and enterprise integration to deliver a high-quality product.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong web app fundamentals, DevOps practices, and experience with AWS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of software development experience with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum framework.
• Hands on experience with AI tools.
• Proficient in React.js, Node.js and PostgreSQL.
• Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud architecture and services.
• Strong experience with CI/CD (GitHub), enterprise integration toolsets, and IAM configurations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in analysis sessions and support business analysts to document application requirements.
• Architect and guide the team on AI solutions to support the portfolio.
• Architect and develop responsive front-end applications using React.js.
• Build and maintain robust back-end services and APIs using Node.js.
• Design and manage data models and integrations with PostgreSQL database.
• Coordinate with cloud infrastructure team to deploy scalable, secure applications using AWS services.
• Configure and maintain the CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth deployments.
• Collaborate with enterprise integration teams to ensure secure and stable communication between systems.
• Provide support for production environments, including root cause analysis, incident management and change management procedures.
• Collaborate with IT security teams to implement IAM and access controls.
• Ensure adherence to business continuity and disaster recovery standards and planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Agile Scrum

DevOps

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or CS/IT

Tools

React.js

Node.js

PostgreSQL

AWS Cloud

CI/CD (GitHub)

IAM configurations

Maximo ERP

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented Solutions Engineer to join our Supply Chain and Procurement Technology portfolio team. This is a hands-on leadership role for guiding a team of developers across full stack technologies, React.js, Node.js, Postgress database. This candidate will oversee end-to-end development, coordinate with business partners, EAM platform (Maximo), Cloud infrastructure, enterprise integration, CI/CD teams to deliver and maintain a high-quality product. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in modern web applications, Dev-Ops practices.

Job Description

What You’ll Do: Essential Job Functions & Tasks:

• Participate in analysis sessions and support business analysts to document application requirements.
• Architect and guide the team on AI solutions to support the portfolio.
• Architect and develop responsive front-end applications using React.js.
• Build and maintain robust back-end services and APIs using Node.js.
• Design and manage data models and integrations with Postgress database.
• Coordinate with cloud infrastructure team to deploy scalable, secure applications using AWS services.
• Configure and maintain the CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth deployments.
• Collaborate with enterprise integration teams to ensure secure and stable communication between systems.
• Provide support for production environments, including root cause analysis, incident management and change management procedures.
• Collaborate with IT security teams to implement IAM and access controls.
• Ensure adherence to business continuity and disaster recovery standards and planning.

Additional Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of software development experience with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
• Familiarity and experience with Agile/Scrum framework.
• Hands on experience with AI tools.
• Proficient in React.js, Node.js and Postgress SQL.
• Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud architecture and services.
• Strong experience with CI/CD (GitHub), enterprise integration toolsets, and IAM configurations.
• Understanding of business continuity and disaster recovery strategies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Requirements:

• AWS certification (Solutions Architect).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration concepts.
• Utility industry experience preferred.
• Understanding of ERP systems (Maximo, PeopleSoft, Oracle) and related databases.

What We're Looking For:

• Education requirements are listed below: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required.
• Work Experience requirement listed below: 7 years’ relevant work experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade: SP20-008

Compensation Range: $98,993.00 - $128,688.00

Physical Demand Level

Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

Company Culture

At American Electric Power, we provide more than electricity to our millions of customers - we energize possibilities. We're redefining the future of energy by reducing our carbon footprint, empowering the communities we serve and building an engaged, talented workforce.

All while delivering the reliable service our customers expect. It’s an exciting time in the energy industry. Are you ready to be part of it? We’re looking for team members to help create the grid of the future.

Learn more about our commitment to creating a supportive, inclusive work culture that values different experiences.