Staff Software Engineer

About usAt National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as a Staff Software Engineer, and find your superpower. We need you!We are launching brand new products and product lines at National Grid, and as a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be there at the inception! Our products go through a validation phase, where we answer the question: “What is the business problem we are trying to solve”, and together with your product/design/UX/business counterparts, you'll be responsible for narrowing the scope, defining a solution, and working with your team to solve it.We want to find an innovative, adaptable, and results-oriented Staff Software Engineer for our US Eletric business unit This position can be located in Waltham, MA, Brooklyn, NY, Hicksville, NY, or Syracuse, NY (candidates may also reside in either Connecticut, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, or Maine). If you yearn to be innovative, contribute new ideas, and play a critical part in our engineering organization, we want to hear from you!What you'll doAs a Staff Software Engineer, you'll take on a critical role of turning business needs into technology solutions specifically working within our US Electric organization. Key responsibilities include the following:Hands-on contributions with code developmentGain visibility and recognition across the organization for technical competence and leadershipLead the architectural design of complex systemsWrite well-designed, testable, scalable, and efficient codeProvide contributions to the engineering organizationProvide leadership for the integration of software components into a fully functional software systemCollaborate with business and technical stakeholders on the development of digital productsContribute to IT standards, procedures, and processProvide support and mentorship to the engineering teamCollaborate with teams on other products and business units on technologyAbout you8+ years of experience in software development as a developer Ability to collaborate with cross functional teamsHands on technical experience with React, TypeScript, .Net Core, PostgreSQL, Azure, GitHubSeveral years of technical contribution and leadership in a structured team environmentAbility to mentor other engineersAbility to give constructive criticismAbility to make decisions quicklyAbility to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiencesStrong knowledge of the agile software development processPractical experience in building and using RESTful APIsSolid communication and documentation skillsMore InformationAre you the right fit for this exciting role? You want to learn more about the position and National Grid's ambitious Digital Transformation? Then let's chat!Rewarding work and a collaborative, team-oriented culture are just the beginning.  Review our digital benefit guide at ngbenefitslivebrighter.com for full details and descriptions. Our organization follows a hybrid work structure in our service territory (NY & MA and adjacent states) where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed.  Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.  We work with our employees to foster a flexible work schedule.#LI-CL1 #LI-HYBRIDSalaryDowstate NY $152,000 - $215,000 a yearMassachusetts $142,000 - $200,000 a yearUpstate NY $127,000 - $179,000 a yearSalary is commensurate with experience and locationThis position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise.  We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve.  National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.