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Architect – Smart Grid Software - Albany, NY 12203



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GE Technology Infrastructure

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Technology Infrastructure - Enterprise Solutions

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Role Summary/Purpose
The Architect – Smart Grid Software will primarily focus on defining and architecting software products to address the critical functions and information flows in Smart Grid applications. The initial focus will be on AMI head-end systems and Synchrophasor Data Concentrators. This is accomplished by facilitating, supporting, and defining requirements across products, programs and deployment services.

Essential Responsibilities
  • Develop system designs, data models and provide technical reviews and guidance for development teams
  • Some C# / C++ code development is expected
  • Participate in strategic and tactical planning sessions, demonstrating product capabilities to customers, partners and integrators

    Qualifications/Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other
  • Minimum 3 years experience in at least 2 disciplines, including but not limited to application architecture, application management, application development, SOA, database design
  • Minimum 3 years structured software development experience in C# or C++
  • Minimum 3 years domain experience - Energy systems, T&D / power gen systems, Electrical distribution protocols and standards or background & schooling in electrical engineering / physical sciences
  • Minimum 3 years experience in Software Development using Microsoft Visual Studio / Development tools

    Additional Eligibility Qualifications
    GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

    Desired Characteristics
  • Cross platform development experience helpful
  • Familiar with a variety of software development life cycle process, software architectures and design patterns
  • Experience in problem solving, data structures and algorithms
  • Right to work and ability to travel throughout the United States
  • Candidate should be a team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation, and influencing; excellent business analytical skills; and excellent written and verbal communications are required.
  • Experience and knowledge in any or all of the following:-Transmission & Distribution software systems (EMS, DMS)-Power Generation Systems-Demand Response-Electrical Substations-Wireless data collection / AMI-EMS or DMS systems-Standards used in electrical industry CIM / IEC 61850, NERC, FERC
  • Exposure to development of large-scale industrial strength software
  • Exposure to .NET 3.5 technologies like WPF, WCF, WF, or Silver lightGE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a joint venture between GE and FANUC LTD of Japan, delivers automation hardware and software designed to help users reduce costs, increase efficiency and enhance profitability. With solutions and services catering to virtually every industrial segment, GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms provides a diverse array of capabilities and products, including controllers, embedded systems, advanced software, motion control, CNC, operator interfaces, industrial computers, and lasers.Headquartered in Charlottesville, VA, GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms combines the diverse global strengths of the GE family with the local presence customers need to design, develop and maintain their automation investments. Join GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms today!


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    We offer a competitive salary, outstanding benefits package and the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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    • LOCATION:
      Albany, NY 12203
    • SALARY/WAGE:
      Commensurate with Experience
    • JOB STATUS/TYPE:
      Full Time
      Employee
    • JOB CATEGORY:
      IT/Software Development
    • OCCUPATIONS:
      General/Other: IT/Software Development
    • INDUSTRY:
      Other/Not Classified
    • CAREER LEVEL:
      Experienced (Non-Manager)
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