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We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career.\nERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at alllevels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverseworkforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.\nDesigns and develops software for a suite of Electric Power Grid applications within the Grid & Market Solutions (GMS) Technology Development - Grid team. The application suite includes Energy Management System (EMS) components such as Topology Processor, Power Flow, State Estimator, Contingency Analysis, Load Frequency Control, Dispatcher Training Simulator (DTS), ICCP, SCADA, CIM Importer, interfaces, Dynamic Stability Analysis, Load and IRR Forecasting, PMU, and Network Model Management System (NMMS).\nEnsures adherence to Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes, including testing and validation of grid applications and user interface changes, to deliver high-quality software solutions. This role also incorporates modern technologies such as containerization, cloud platforms, and AI/ML to enhance scalability, performance, and advanced analytics capabilities. 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Above +\nDevelop enterprise-level applications and integration solutions.\nDefines architecture for cloud-native adaptation of existing grid applications and implementation of new applications.\nDrives adoption of containerization and microservices where deemed necessary to meet operational needs.\nLeads AI/ML strategy and implementation for grid applications and analytics.\nOversee all phases of the software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, testing, and integration.\nAdvocates and aligns business requirements for GMS grid applications and user interfaces to ensure development of effective and user-focused solutions.\nProvides technical training and presentations for product solutions related to grid applications.\nAdvises management on technical strategy and development goals of the GMS Technology Development team.\nWorks closely with project management team to establish project delivery plan and ensures successful delivery of initiatives.\nGuides teams across the organization to ensure high-quality product delivery.\nActs as a Subject Matter Expert, providing guidance to junior team members and supporting their development through mentoring, training, coaching, and, when needed, coordinating work assignments.\nSolves moderately complex technical issues requiring in-depth analysis and innovative approaches.\nDemonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills to convey team goals effectively.\nREQUIRED EXPERIENCE\nLevel 3: Requires minimum 3 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements\nSenior Level: Requires minimum 5 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements\nSalary and level will be based on overall experience as determined by ERCOT.\nPREFERRED EXPERIENCE\nExperience with Energy Management Systems (EMS) or Market Management Systems (MMS) platforms from vendors in the electric industry like GE, Siemens, Hitachi Energy/ABB, OSI, Resource Innovations\nPower industry experience either with an ISO, utilities, or vendors\nExperience designing and developing solutions in cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and hybrid architectures\nProgramming in C, C++, Java, Python, Perl, or Fortran\nOracle PL/SQL experience\nExperience with commercial Optimization solvers like CPLEX, AMPL, Gurobi\nCIM/XML modeling and tools such as PSS/E\nExperience with developing integration layers using Messaging Services: Tibco JMS, AMQ\nExperience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) for scalable and resilient deployments\nExperience applying AI/ML techniques and data analytics for forecasting, anomaly detection, and operational insights\nEDUCATION\nBachelor's Degree: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field (Required)\nMaster's Degree: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field (Preferred)\nor a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required\nWORK LOCATION - 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