NYISO · 2 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer (Python)
Rensselaer, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$103K/yr - $171K/yr
7+ years expThe New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) is responsible for managing the efficient flow of electricity across New York State. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with advanced Python skills to develop and support Python-based applications for power system simulation and data processing while mentoring staff and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
ElectronicsEnergy
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and support maintenance of Python-based tools for power system simulation, data processing, and visualization
Lead the integration of Python APIs from commercial and custom power system analysis tools into internal workflows
Develop automated testing, deployment, and monitoring solutions for Python tools
Collaborate with appropriate teams to implement and optimize DevOps pipelines to ensure secure and efficient software delivery of python tools
Use AI-augmented programming tools (e.g., code generation assistants, intelligent IDEs) as part of daily development work
Mentor staff in adopting AI-augmented programming practices for Python
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, business owners and project managers to gather requirements and provide technical expertise
Support and enhance existing applications by working with vendors to improve their products in the areas of required business functionality and security
Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and best practices
Document code, processes, and system architecture clearly and effectively
Apply technical knowledge and experience in order to solve architecture and design problems
Drive discussion with Business Analysts and Business Partners to interpret high-level business requirements into detailed application requirements
Create software design specifications for functionality as defined in approved requirement specifications. Ensure that designs are consistent with applicable NYISO software development standards, product’s architectural blueprints and industry guidelines
Evaluate new technology and tools. Incorporate approved technology and tools to enhance the product development process
Present technology design and related issues to technical and non-technical audiences
Document product architecture plans
Design and develop technical testing methods to meet target scalability and performance objectives. Perform any needed tuning of applications that do not meet those requirements
Lead projects with assistance from Manager and have high visibility with other staff
Mentor and coach Associate Engineers and Engineers
Serve as subject matter expert across the organization for the application(s) supported
Provide software subject matter expertise and support for all phases of the NYISO software development lifecycle; including requirements, design, development, testing, deployment and post-production support
Interact with Project Managers in all phases of project Provide task estimates and work breakdown structures. Provide advice on feasibility and project status
Manage resource allocations for Software Engineers on the project team and track their progress
Perform software development activities in support of the NYISO mission and business objectives. Create, modify and/or refactor software programs as defined in approved specifications and designs
Create automated unit and functional tests to ensure software changes are reasonably free from defects
Provide post-production application support as required. Support responsibilities may include consultation, problem identification, data analysis and/or emergency repairs. Resolve customer inquiries and respond to suggestions for improvement and enhancements
Requirements for support of mission-critical systems entails 24x7x365 coverage
Develop user interfaces for web-based applications, incorporating best practices and NYISO standards for usability and design. Create and review mockups with Business Partners, as necessary
Incorporate industry and NYISO best practices for web application security into all software design and development work. Review and address web application security issues identified by secure SDLC tooling
Participate in penetration-testing of NYISO-developed applications. Review results with Managers and create mitigation plans for supported applications
Collaborate with third-party vendors to support and troubleshoot issues identified in their applications. Update internal documentation as necessary based on product changes. Review impacts to NYISO processes with Manager and Business Partners and support deployment of updated applications
Responsible to ensure that project team follows guidelines for source code management, collaborate with Release and Control team during code deployments
Take ownership of application code, lead code reviews and suggest changes that will increase performance, security, maintainability or standards compliance
Design, create and/or update database tables needed by applications
Design, create and/or update SQL and/or PL/SQL statements used by applications
Instrument and tune of existing database tables and queries
Collaborate with other Software Engineering and IT teams as needed and Project Managers to manage changes to supported applications. Partner with other IT teams to resolve configuration, deployment, or environmental issues
Perform data profiling to ensure that application performance targets and database capacity needs will be able to be met in the future
Partner with Manager in strategic planning for supported applications. Create and update roadmap documentation including plans for technology upgrades and usability enhancements
Participate in continuous learning to improve technical skills as required
Collaborate with QA and Business owners on test case development and test result reviews
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (BS), Computer Science or Information Systems required
Seven years performing software development in a multi-dimensional team setting
At least three years of experience working with DevOps and Python-based solutions
Advanced proficiency in Python, including experience with scientific and data libraries (e.g., NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib) and object-oriented concepts
Strong experience in integrating and managing APIs across diverse platforms and tools
Strong interest in learning about power system simulation methodologies such as load flow analysis, contingency analysis, and production cost modeling
Experience using AI-augmented development environments and tools
Familiarity with DevOps principles and tools, including CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., Git)
Understanding of security best practices and compliance frameworks
Understanding of cloud computing concepts, designs, and services
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Willingness to participate in a 24x7x365 on-call support rotation
Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from market participants, regulatory agencies or members of the business community
Ability to write clear technical documentation that conforms to prescribed style and format
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables
Intermediate competency in Windows operating environment using MS365 applications
Preferred
Energy/Utility industry experience desired
Experience with cloud development platforms (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes) desired
MATLAB experience preferred
Experience with Kotlin or Java 18 or higher preferred
SANS Security Awareness training or equivalent desired
GIAC Secure Software Programmer – Java certification desired
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Innovative reward programs
Company
NYISO
Reliably managing NY’s power grid & energy markets
501-1000 employees
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