Sr Staff Software Architect

GE Vernova; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 244,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Competitive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an accomplished technical leader to serve as the primary solution architect and technical authority for a large, highly available Electricity Market Management System (MMS).

You will guide architecture, design, delivery, integration, and support across the full project lifecycle, partnering with customers, product teams, project management, and cross-functional engineering teams to define requirements, establish technical direction, and ensure scalable, maintainable, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years in Market Management Systems (MMS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), or a technical leadership role within the electric utility industry.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a technical leader for complex software projects or systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for the full project, providing solution architecture direction, design oversight, and technical governance across all phases of delivery.
• Lead system-level solution architecture discussions, design reviews, and solution decisions across multiple modules and teams.
• Define and drive technical strategy, ensuring alignment with product architecture, performance, scalability, security, and maintainability requirements.
• Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to clarify requirements, assess technical options, and shape solution approaches.
• Own high-level and detailed technical design decisions, including interfaces, integrations, data flows, and system dependencies.
• Provide guidance to engineering teams on implementation approach, technical standards, and code quality expectations.
• Support estimation, planning, and technical risk assessment for major project deliverables.
• Ensure effective coordination across engineering, project management, product development, and customer-facing teams.
• Promote standardization, reuse, and appropriate use of product capabilities to minimize unnecessary customization.
• Lead technical problem-solving efforts, including production issues, defect resolution, and performance optimization.
• Mentor engineers and other technical team members, supporting growth, consistency, and technical excellence across the project.
• Ensure technical deliverables are completed in accordance with scope, schedule, quality, and customer expectations.
• Document solution architectural decisions, technical solutions, and implementation guidance as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

Git

Maven

Jenkins

Artifactory

Ansible

Kafka

Kubernetes

Splunk

Elasticsearch

Kibana

Prometheus

Jaeger

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is seeking an accomplished technical leader to serve as the primary solution architect and technical authority for a large, highly available Electricity Market Management System (MMS). In this role, you will provide end-to-end technical leadership across the full project lifecycle, guiding architecture, design, delivery, integration, and support for a mission-critical platform used in complex wholesale electricity market operations. You will partner closely with customers, product teams, project management, and cross-functional engineering teams to define requirements, establish technical direction, and ensure successful delivery of scalable, maintainable, and secure solutions. This role requires strong technical judgment, deep domain knowledge, and the ability to influence decisions across teams and functions. This is an opportunity to lead the technical vision for a sophisticated platform operating in a high-security, high-availability environment and leveraging modern software technologies. The role is well suited for a seasoned professional who thrives in complex environments and enjoys driving solutions from concept through delivery.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for the full project, providing solution architecture direction, design oversight, and technical governance across all phases of delivery.
• Lead system-level solution architecture discussions, design reviews, and solution decisions across multiple modules and teams.
• Define and drive technical strategy, ensuring alignment with product architecture, performance, scalability, security, and maintainability requirements.
• Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to clarify requirements, assess technical options, and shape solution approaches.
• Own high-level and detailed technical design decisions, including interfaces, integrations, data flows, and system dependencies.
• Provide guidance to engineering teams on implementation approach, technical standards, and code quality expectations.
• Support estimation, planning, and technical risk assessment for major project deliverables.
• Ensure effective coordination across engineering, project management, product development, and customer-facing teams.
• Promote standardization, reuse, and appropriate use of product capabilities to minimize unnecessary customization.
• Lead technical problem-solving efforts, including production issues, defect resolution, and performance optimization.
• Mentor engineers and other technical team members, supporting growth, consistency, and technical excellence across the project.
• Ensure technical deliverables are completed in accordance with scope, schedule, quality, and customer expectations.
• Document solution architectural decisions, technical solutions, and implementation guidance as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited university or college.
• 10+ years of professional experience in Market Management Systems (MMS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), or a technical leadership role within the electric utility industry.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a technical leader for complex software projects or systems.

Technical Expertise

• Deep understanding of Market Management Systems, including Unit Commitment and Economic Dispatch.
• Strong knowledge of power system applications and/or optimization techniques.
• Proven experience leading analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution of issues in complex MMS applications.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, integration patterns, and system design principles.
• Experience with Oracle RDBMS; PostgreSQL experience is a plus.
• Experience deploying applications in on-premises and/or cloud environments.
• Working knowledge of DevOps practices, including GitOps, CI/CD, and source control management.
• Experience with tools such as Git, Maven, Jenkins, Artifactory, and Ansible.
• Exposure to Kafka, Kubernetes, and containerization technologies is a plus.
• Familiarity with logging and monitoring tools such as Splunk, Elasticsearch, Kibana, Prometheus, and Jaeger is a plus.
• Understanding of Java programming concepts, Spring Boot, modern web clients such as TypeScript or JavaScript, and RESTful APIs is a plus.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong ownership and accountability for technical outcomes across the full project lifecycle.
• Proven ability to lead through influence and drive alignment across technical and business stakeholders.
• Self-starter with the ability to independently assess problems, define solutions, and make sound technical decisions.
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills across complex, multi-layered systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with customers, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to new technologies, tools, and development practices.
• Detail-oriented, customer focused, and committed to delivering high-quality solutions.
• Strong mentoring and team leadership capabilities.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $162,840.00 and $244,260.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 12, 2026.

Available benefits include

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services

Retirement benefits include

• the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

Other benefits include

• tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.