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Software Engineering Manager Job Details | National Grid

National Grid

Syracuse, NY
Full Time
Senior
132k-186k
8 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

At 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 Software Engineering Manager, and find your superpower. We need you! We are launching brand new products and product lines at National Grid, and as a Software Engineering Manager, 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 Software Engineering Manager for our US Electric business unit. This position can be located in Brooklyn, NY, Waltham, MA, 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!

Key Responsibilities

  • Hands-on contributions with code development
  • Ensure consistent technical direction
  • Define work process, refining agile process to work best for the team
  • Gain visibility and recognition across the organization for technical competence and guidance
  • Lead cross-team engineering initiatives
  • Initiate and manage partnerships in other parts of the organization
  • Lead and influence the architectural design of complex systems
  • Contribute to the integration of software components into a fully functional software system
  • Provide support and mentorship to the engineering team
  • Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders on the development of digital products
  • Contribute to IT standards, procedures and process

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in software development as a developer
  • 2+ years of experience in software development as a manager
  • Hands-on technical experience with .NET Core, React, TypeScript
  • Several years of technical contribution and leadership in a structured team environment
  • Experience with architecting and leading the development of complex enterprise systems
  • Strong stakeholder management
  • Strong knowledge of the agile software development process
  • Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
  • Practical experience in building and using RESTful APIs

Nice to Have

  • Experience with enterprise digital transformation initiatives
  • Experience working in energy or utility sectors
  • Familiarity with hybrid work environments and remote team management

Qualifications

  • Educational background is not explicitly specified, but extensive experience in software development and management is required

Benefits & Perks

  • Salary range from $132,000 to $186,000 depending on location and experience
  • Career advancement opportunities within and across bands
  • Flexible work schedule and hybrid work structure
  • Work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration
  • Access to digital benefits and employee engagement programs

Working at National Grid

National Grid fosters a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities they serve. They value diversity of talent, knowledge, experience, and expertise, and promote a culture of inclusion and equal opportunity.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 16, 2025
Salary132k-186k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

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About National Grid

Website

nationalgrid.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Syracuse, NY

Industry

Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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