GridOS Principle Application Architect

Job Description Summary

Senior software architect responsible for coordinating across a portfolio of products that are deployed in Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) environments globally.

GE Vernova is the leading software provider for the operations of national and regional electricity grids globally. This includes a wide range of software products, from supporting electricity markets, enabling grid and network planning to real-time electricity grid operations.

This technical role partners closely with lead software architects in the cyber security, data, power transmission and power distribution domains to ensure secure, performant and composable designs and implementation across the technology portfolio.

Reporting directly to the VP of Engineering, this role will facilitate and drive architectural strategy and hands on activities across our GridOS Operate and Transact product lines. This individual will lead technical vision, planning and oversite of best practices to drive architectural patterns and large scale platform decomposition efforts to deliver on a modern, scalable and composable microservice architecture at scale.

Job Description

Grid Software (a division of GE Vernova) is driving the vision of GridOS - a portfolio of software running on a common platform to meet the fast-changing needs of the energy sector and support the energy transition. Grid Software has extensive and well-established software stacks that are progressively being ported to a common microservice architecture, delivering a composable suite of applications. Simultaneously, new applications are being designed and built on the same common platform to provide innovative solutions that enable our customers to accelerate the energy transition.

This role is for a senior application architect who understands the core designs, principles, and technologies of GridOS. Key responsibilities include:

Education Qualification

Key Knowledge Areas and Expertise

Additional Knowledge (Advantageous but not Essential)

This is a critical role within Grid Software, requiring a broad range of knowledge and strong organizational and communication skills to drive modern architecture, software standards, and principles across the GridOS Operate and Transact organization. This role requires strong communication and collaboration skillsets.

Additional Information

The base pay range for this position is 185,840.00 - 232,300.00. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 20% Variable Incentive Bonus. This posting is expected to close on July 1, 2025.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Additional Information

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: No