Senior Java Software Engineer

GE Vernova · Bucharest

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova’s Electrification Software’s largest Grid Software Global Delivery Center is based in Bucharest. It allows us to bring a significant contribution to the Worldwide Electrical Energy context. We deliver mission-critical solutions that drive the energy transition, focusing on Energy Transmission, Distribution, Asset Management, and Market Management to shape the current and future energy environment.

What You Would Work On:
Our teams support software solutions for R&D, services, and support for Electrification Software’s products while liaising with stakeholders and customers all around the globe.

At GE Vernova’s Electrification Software business, you will join a high performing team delivering global projects that support decarbonization and drive the energy transition. You'll receive guidance from colleagues and leaders as you develop your skills and understanding of the business.

Job Description

We provide flexible software solutions for evolving markets that have complex market rules and differing regulatory and legislative compliance to follow. We deliver very large, interconnecting software systems that span multiple countries and regions.

We deliver Market Management System solutions designed around a modern architecture that supports product-based modules. These modules are reusable and can be easily implemented in a short amount of time to meet tight regulatory deadlines.

Roles and Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

Identify the scope of the work, provide initial estimate and justify the estimate with facts
Demonstrate the understanding of Agile software development lifecycle and able to distinguish the core inputs and outputs in each cycle.
Engage in technical discussions; participate in technical designs and present technical ideas through white boarding
Execute in a fast pace delivery mode and focus on delivering tasks to meet the product release goal
Maintain code quality through best practices, unit testing and code quality automation
Seek and provide feedback on design and development
Demonstrate the ability to make informed technology choices after due diligence and impact assessment
Help in designing interfaces and information exchange between modules
Articulate the need for scalability and understand the importance of improving quality through testing.
Be an expert in writing code that meets standards and delivers the desired functionality using the technology selected for the project
Be an expert in core data structures as well as algorithms and have the ability to implement them using language of choice
Work with Product Line Leaders (PLLs) to understand product requirements & vision.

Education Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) with advanced experience.

Mandatory

Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design, Software Design Patterns and Java coding principles
Hands-on experience in web services (REST, SOAP, WSDL etc.), using Apache Commons Suite & Maven, SQL Database such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, MS SQL.
Hands-on experience in utilizing Spring Framework (Core, MVC, Integration and Data).
Comfortable with development best practices (peer review, estimation, design, documentation, testing).
Good understanding of SDLC, source control tools (GIT), DevOps
Able to work well with global teams, including time-zone flexibility
Fluency in English.

Nice to have

Hands-on experience with asynchronous messaging systems (ActiveMQ Artemis, RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka) for building resilient, decoupled service communication.
Expertise in microservices architecture — including service decomposition, inter-service communication, and distributed systems patterns — with hands-on experience deploying and operating services on Kubernetes
Experience working with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to improve productivity, code quality, and delivery speed
Knowledge of front-end development (GWT, Angular, TypeScript)
Basic knowledge of workflow engines / BPMN (Flowable)

The Benefits we are offering:

Strong induction process (1 full month only for ramp-up).
An open communication culture in a friendly environment and with supportive teammates.
Flexible working hours and a well-defined work-from-home policy.
Increased number of vacation days, according to your work-experience.
Additional days off (8th of March, 3rd Easter day).
Annual, performance-based, salary review.
Impact awards for outstanding performance.
Private Medical Insurance for you, can also be extended for family members.
Gift vouchers for Christmas and Easter holiday.
Vacation bonus with an annual payout.
Benefits for children (special occasions gifts, vouchers and events).
Daily meal vouchers.
Fully customized development and training programs all throughout the year.
Strong focus and real opportunities for Career Development.
Referral Program Benefits.
LinkedIn Learning subscription and full access to GE’s learning knowledge-base.
Bookster subscription.
Corporate discount to fitness services.
Wellbeing program with multiple events focused on a healthy lifestyle, free apps to support your healthy habits and free employee assistance program, provided by specialized counselors.

Back at the office:

You will work in one of the best locations in town: Aviatorilor 8 office building, in Victoriei Square (in the middle of Central Business District).
Office with an excellent connectivity to public transportation.
Free underground parking space for employees.
Fruits days at the office.
Unlimited supply of great coffee & tea amenities.
End-of-year event — a chance to celebrate the hard work.
Attractive financial compensations for roles involving external travels and on-site missions.

GE is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that promise we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world´s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles... people like you.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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