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GE Vernova Senior Software Solutions Architect Grid Software (SCADA/GridOS) in Bengaluru, India
Job Description Summary
The Services- Senior Software Solutions Architect serves as the Architect and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for GRIDOS-based SCADA solutions, providing technical leadership across mission-critical grid software platforms.
This role owns the end-to-end architecture, modernization, and technical governance for the services solution implementations as
•GRIDOS SCADA Applications
•Extensible Front-End Processor (FEP)
The architect drives scalability, reliability, security, and engineering excellence to support real-time electric grid operations for global utility customers
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Solution Architecture & Technical Leadership
Own the end-to-end solution architecture for GRIDOS-based SCADA applications, from requirements definition through deployment and lifecycle support.
Act as the technical authority and escalation point for complex design, performance, and production issues.
Lead architecture and solution design for the Extensible FEP , including protocol strategy, integration patterns, performance optimization, and fault tolerance.
Platform & Application Design
Define and maintain reference architectures, design standards, coding guidelines, and best practices for GRIDOS services implementations.
Guide teams in designing and delivering SCADA capabilities for services solutions, including:
Real-time telemetry ingestion and processing
Supervisory control and command handling workflows
Alarms, events, historian integration, and operational displays
Role-based access control, auditability, and operational safety mechanisms
Non-Functional Excellence
Drive non-functional requirements across solutions, including:
High availability and disaster recovery
Low-latency, high-throughput performance
Cybersecurity, compliance, and operational resilience
Ensure architectures meet grid operational requirements and scale across development, test, and production environments.
Modernization & Engineering Excellence
Define and execute modernization strategies, including:
Performance tuning and refactoring
Modularization and platform extensibility
Automated testing and CI/CD readiness
Promote engineering best practices and continuous improvement across teams.
Collaboration & Mentorship
Partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, QA, DevOps, and Operations to deliver roadmap objectives.
Lead technical design reviews and mentor senior and mid-level engineers.
Support customer-facing activities, including architecture discussions and technical workshops.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering , Electronics, Computer Science , or equivalent.
Experience
18+ years of relevant experience in:
Industrial automation systems
Transmission & Distribution (T&D) software applications
SCADA or real-time mission-critical systems
Proven experience in software architecture, solution design, and implementation for large-scale systems in a global environment
Demonstrated experience working with global utility customers , including leading or supporting:
Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)
Technical Skills
Strong hands-on experience with C++, Java, and/or Python
Deep understanding of:
Real-time systems and distributed architectures
Integration protocols and data ingestion patterns
High-availability and fault-tolerant system design
Preferred Attributes
Experience with grid operations, EMS/DMS/SCADA platforms, or utility control centers
Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge business, operational, and technical stakeholders
Proven ability to lead architecture decisions in complex, regulated environments
Excellent communications and trouble shooting skills
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.