Solution Engineer Senior to Principal

Job Posting End Date
12-08-2025
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Part of a larger team delivering high quality technology solutions to the business. Design, develop and install software solutions. Build high-quality, innovative and fully performing software in compliance with internal architecture, development & design standards & best practices. Design, modify, develop, write, implement and troubleshoot software programming applications. Support and/or install software applications. Participate in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of software. Works within a Waterfall or Agile methodology/framework based team. Collaborates heavily with Project Management, Business Analyst and Infrastructure Job Families.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Responsibilities include one or more of the following for medium to large projects: Develops advanced solutions to resolve customer and prospective customer issues in a logical, creative and structured manner.
• Align the client's goals, needs and objectives to the solutions.
• Communicate issues and status in a clear, timely manner.
• Interpret specifications and build solutions to those specifications.
• Generate infrastructure support documentation.
• Evaluate and propose process improvements.
• Build and maintain a high level of knowledge about the company's software/hardware products.
• May provide training and mentoring, as well as work direction, to others on the team.
• Maintain and support vendor applications used by our developers across our IT organization.

What We're Looking For:

Senior Level:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required.

Experience:

• 5 years of relevant work experience is required.
• An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Principal Level:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required.

Experience:

• 7 years relevant work experience is required.
• An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Additional Skills and Experiences Preferred:

DevOps Tools:

• GitHub Enterprise Server & Actions Runners
• JFrog Artifactory & Xray
• Black Duck Software Inc Coverity, SCA, & Software Risk Manager
• Atlassian Jira & Idera Xray
• Eggplant Digital Automation Intelligence & Performance Testing
• SmartBear ReadyAPI Testing
• SauceLabs Mobile Testing

Frameworks:

• Maven/Ant/Gradle
• .Net/NuGet
• Node.js
• Docker
• Hugo
• Helm

Platforms:

• Windows Server
• RedHat Enterprise Server
• OpenShift/Kubernetes

Common Languages/Formatting:

• Python
• JavaScript/Node.js/Typescript
• Bash/PowerShell/CMD
• JSON/Yaml

Knowledge:

• Software Development Life-Cycle
• DevOps/DecSecOps/AppSec
• SaaS/SaaP
• Agile/Scrum/Kanban
• GitHub Actions & Workflows
• Base Images
• Industry best practices and standards for DevSecOps

Databases:

• SQL
• PostgreSQL
• Oracle
• MySQL

Tooling:

• ServiceNow
• CyberArk
• IDEs: VS Code/Visual Studio/JetBrains IDEA & PyCharm/Eclipse
• Postman
• Podman
• Git
• Remote Desktop Manager

Non-Functional:

• Ability to Troubleshoot Error Logs.
• Follow Team working agreements and workflows.
• Communicate technical knowledge effectively and clearly.
• Ability to manage workload/projects.
• Ability to write and document clear knowledge base articles.
• Ability to coach/teach development teams the usage of tools and processes used within the company.

American Electric Power (On-Site)

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Starting base range = $86K - $125K

At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$85,081.00 - $124,940.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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