What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Engineer position at MISO?
MISO is hiring a Software Engineer! This role supports the transformation of MISO's more than $40 billion settlements system, emphasizing high-performance Java applications backed by MongoDB. As our Software Engineer, you will lead complex initiatives to realize both our engineering vision and MISO's mission. Responsibilities include application development, cloud migration to Azure, and adopting AI-assisted coding practices. The position is key to driving innovation in software development processes and enhancing system performance.
Why Join MISO?
Work on real-world projects that impact the power industry and ensure energy reliability.
- Be part of a strong engineering culture in the Indianapolis area - a hidden gem with a supportive community of software professionals who thrive on challenges and innovation.
- Learn from the best: you'll collaborate with experienced architects, database engineers, and developers, gaining exposure to all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Your Responsibilities as our Software Engineer include:
- Participating in agile development activities including sprint planning, code reviews, and demos
- Monitor and improve system performance from both software and infrastructure perspectives
- Exploring, evaluating, and integrating GenAI tools into the development workflow
- Supporting migration of legacy systems to Azure cloud infrastructure
- Enhancing CI/CD pipelines for faster and more reliable releases
- Automating software testing across all levels: unit, integration, and regression
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields (or equivalent experience) with 5 years of experience.
- Experience with Java and Spring Boot
- Gen AI development tools (Copilot, Cursor, etc.)
- Containerized app development/architecture (Kubernetes, Docker)
- Azure application development (preferred)
- CICD with GitHub Actions (preferred)
- MongoDB (preferred)
- Angular (preferred)
- Python (preferred)
Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge.
Transformative innovation is happening in the electric industry, from digitalizing homes and distributed resources to renewable energy and an ever-changing grid. MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. and through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million Americans. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future - it's what our immensely hardworking and dedicated team does every day.
The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $144,000 - $165,000 USD annually. Base salary range for this position is included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, and qualifications/experience.
Position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met. At MISO we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 401k, vacation, sick and safe time, available on your first day of employment.
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Salary : $144,000 - $165,000
