The Sr. Software Engineer - Data Platform designs scalable data solutions, enhances the data platform, and applies engineering best practices for data analytics and governance.
Job Description SummaryThe Sr. Software Engineer – Data Platform is role is designed for a strong hands-on engineer who can translate requirements into scalable, secure, and supportable solutions while contributing to the broader platform architecture and engineering roadmap.
This role offers the opportunity to work with modern cloud and lake house technologies, strengthen platform automation and governance practices, and help deliver high-quality data capabilities that enable analytics, operational insight, and business value across the enterprise, combining architecture leadership with hands-on expertise in automation, governance, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and Databricks-based data solutions.Job Description
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on May 11, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
This role offers the opportunity to work with modern cloud and lake house technologies, strengthen platform automation and governance practices, and help deliver high-quality data capabilities that enable analytics, operational insight, and business value across the enterprise, combining architecture leadership with hands-on expertise in automation, governance, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and Databricks-based data solutions.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
- Contribute to the strategy, design, and continuous enhancement of the enterprise Data Platform roadmap in alignment with business and technology priorities.
- Design, develop, implement, and support scalable cloud-native data platform services, reusable components, and data pipelines to enable enterprise analytics and data solutions while providing engineering guidance on solution design, dependencies, and implementation impacts.
- Apply software engineering best practices across coding, testing, documentation, release management, automation, CI/CD, governance, security, and production support.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, security teams, and business stakeholders to resolve issues, improve platform performance and reliability, and support adoption of Databricks and lake house capabilities.
- Contribute in the development of the GEV Data + AI Strategy.
Qualifications / Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or equivalent relevant experience in software engineering, cloud platform engineering, software architecture, or enterprise data platform environments.
- Agile execution and continuous improvement mindset in fast-paced environments.
- Strong engineering discipline in problem solving, design, testing, documentation, and support.
- Ability to deliver scalable, reliable solutions using modern frameworks and standards.
- Effective collaboration, communication, planning, and priority management across global teams.
- Commitment to operational excellence, security, governance, and continuous learning.
- Strong capability in Python, SQL, Scala, Java, or similar languages for data and software engineering.
Technical Expertise
- Familiar with enterprise cloud data platform engineering.
- Familiar with technologies such as Apache Spark and PySpark.
- Strong capability with Python, Scala, Java, SQL, or similar languages for production-grade engineering solutions.
- Familiar with AWS and/or Azure infrastructure and platform services relevant to enterprise data ecosystems
- Knowledgeable with Infrastructure as Code, configuration management, CI/CD, and deployment automation
- Familiar with Access control and identity management concepts and practices.
Desired Characteristics
- Exposure to cloud infrastructure services and platform components in AWS and/or Azure.
- Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code, CI/CD, version control, and automation practices.
- Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability practices to support platform reliability and performance.
- Familiarity with data governance principles, and access control practices.
- Advances platform maturity through improved tools, patterns, automation, and engineering practices.
Personal Attributes
- A forward-looking mindset with practical execution focus
- Effective in complex, ambiguous, and fast-evolving environments
- Collaborative across teams and stakeholder groups
- Open-minded, adaptable, and improvement-oriented
- Clear communicator able to simplify complex technical concepts
- Results-oriented and committed to secure, scalable, and business-aligned outcomes
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on May 11, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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