Job Description

Summary

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We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Software Architect to lead the technical evolution of our legacy software products built in C++, VC++, and Java, with deep domain expertise in power systems. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between mature legacy platforms and modern re-platformed solutions, ensuring architectural consistency, technical excellence, and customer-centric innovation across transmission portfolio.

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Architecture & Design Leadership

Own and evolve the architecture of legacy grid software products, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance. Define and enforce architectural standards, design patterns, and best practices across legacy and re-platformed systems. Collaborate with product management and engineering teams to align technical roadmaps with business goals. Drive modernization strategies including containerization, microservices, and cloud-readiness where applicable.

Technical Depth & Development Oversight

Provide hands-on guidance in C++, VC++, and Java development, including debugging, performance tuning, and code reviews. Lead technical deep-dives and design reviews across multiple scrum teams. Mentor senior developers and architects, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.

Customer-Focused Solutioning

Engage directly with customers to understand complex requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions. Lead architecture and deployment planning for customer-specific implementations, ensuring reliability and compliance. Act as a technical escalation point for critical customer issues and deployments.

Cross-Team & Partner Collaboration

Lead cross-functional teams including in-house and partner engineering groups to deliver cohesive solutions. Serve as the technical bridge between legacy product teams and contemporary cloud-native development teams. Ensure seamless integration and interoperability across the product portfolio.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. 15+ years of software development experience with strong expertise in

C++, VC++, and Java

. Proven experience in

power systems software

, including modeling, simulation, and real-time applications. Demonstrated success in

architecting and deploying enterprise-grade solutions

at customer sites. Strong understanding of software lifecycle, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines. Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across technical and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of Transmission eTerra Product Portfolio (Platform,, SCADA systems).

Additional Information

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Relocation Assistance Provided:

Yes