Senior Software Engineer

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) manages the efficient flow of electricity on more than 11,000 circuit-miles of high-voltage transmission lines, dispatching power from hundreds of generating units across the state.

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) applies cutting-edge technology to operating a reliable electricity system, managing competitive markets for wholesale electricity, and planning for the Empire State's energy future.  The NYISO’s Information Technology department invites applications for a full-time Senior Software Engineer.

This position will support the development and maintenance of NYISO’s enterprise analytics platform, with an emphasis on both Python and Java development. The engineer will contribute to new and enhanced reporting features, support existing Java-based automation frameworks, and lead efforts to embed quality practices throughout the development lifecycle. This includes designing automated test strategies, integrating with CI/CD pipelines, and improving the reliability, performance, and security of analytics systems.

The engineer will collaborate closely with developers, QA analysts, and business stakeholders to ensure thorough testing and validation of application changes. The role also supports long-term analytics modernization, including planning for Python-based workflows and future integration with the SAS Viya platform. This position participates in all phases of the software development lifecycle and supports a 24x7x365 on-call rotation for reporting and analytics applications.

Please note: The position will be filled at the level (i.e. Software Engineer or Senior Software Engineer) appropriate with experience and qualifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 lifecycle. 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 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.
• Perform manual data and/or test scenario setup and testing as required to ensure complete test coverage.
• 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