Solution Engineer Senior

American Electric Power Co.; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

401(k) match

Pension

Job summary

American Electric Power Co. in Gahanna, OH is seeking a Senior Solution Engineer to design, develop, and install software solutions within a formal IT governance framework.

You’ll work on enterprise applications, collaborate with project managers, architects, and business stakeholders, and contribute across the full software development lifecycle from requirements to production support. The role emphasizes strong SQL Server reporting, C#/.NET development, REST APIs, and identity/security topics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field required.
• 5+ years of enterprise application development and support experience.
• Strong SQL Server reporting development and performance tuning skills.
• Experience with C# and .NET applications.
• Experience with Entra ID (Azure AD), SSO, OAuth, OIDC and SAML.
• Experience with REST APIs, web services, IIS, certificates, OData, SQL Server Management Studio, PowerShell, and system/database integrations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Technology Project Managers, Architects and Business Stakeholders across the software development lifecycle.
• Develop and support integrations, upgrades and administration of enterprise applications.
• Diagnose production incidents, identify root causes and implement sustainable fixes.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation including architecture and interfaces.
• Support Business Analysts with System Test case creation and execution.

Skills

C#

SQL Server

REST APIs

Azure AD / Entra ID

PowerShell

IIS

Web Services

Education

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

Tools

Jira

CI/CD

CI/CD pipeline

PowerShell

IIS

SSMS

Job description

Solution Engineer Senior### Solution Engineer SeniorApply: Gahanna, OH: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 31, 2026 (9 days left to apply): R20343**Job Posting End Date**10-31-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.**Job Summary**Part of a larger team delivering high quality technology solutions to the business. Design, develop and install software solutions. Build high-quality, innovative and fully performing software in compliance with internal architecture, development & design standards & best practices. Design, modify, develop, write, implement and troubleshoot software programming applications. Support and/or install software applications. Participate in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of software. Works within a Waterfall or Agile methodology/framework based team. Collaborates heavily with Project Management, Business Analyst and Infrastructure Job Families.**Job Description****What you’ll do:** **Essential Job Functions & Tasks** **Primary Responsibilities:** * Collaborate with Technology Project Managers, Architects, Business Stakeholders and participate throughout the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, technical design, development, testing, implementation, and production support.* Develop and support integrations, upgrades, and administration of one or more enterprise application suites. Diagnose complex production incidents, determine root causes, and implement sustainable corrective solution within SLAs.* undefined* Produce and maintain appropriate technical documentation, including application architecture, interfaces, dependencies, support procedures, and solution designs.* undefined* Support Business Analysts and business stakeholders with the creation and execution of System Test cases* Build trusting relationships and work collaboratively across IT and Business teams, system integrators, vendors, and job families to accomplish complex goals. **Preferred Requirements:** * 5+ years of enterprise application development and support experience.* Strong SQL Server reporting development and performance tuning skills* Experience with C# and .NET applications* Experience with Entra ID (Azure AD), SSO, OAuth, OIDC and SAML* Experience with REST APIs, web services, IIS, certificates, OData, SQL Server Management Studio, PowerShell, and system/database integrations. **Preferred Experience:** * Claude, Git Hub, Jira, CI/CD Pipeline, Oracle WebLogic, Automated Testing, APIs* Demonstrate critical thinking, urgency, and attention to detail to support real time operations* Experience in the electric utility industry or other regulated environment and understanding of utility business processes.* Experience with application upgrades, migrations and vendor implementations.* Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both end users and technical teams.* Ability to independently manage technical problems and deliver solutions from concept through implementation.* Proven ability to work across vendors and cross-functional teams. **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:* 5 years of relevant work experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered. **What You'll Get:** * Base salary* Annual bonus* Long-term incentive* 401(k) match* AEP Pension* Comprehensive benefits package designed to support and enhance the overall well-being of employees. 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:**SP20-007**Compensation Range:**$87,633.00 - $109,543.00The 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.