EMS Applications Developer Sr.

Location: Hybrid in Taylor, Texas, with on-site work required at least 2 days per week; remote work must be performed from a Texas residence. The position may also be worked on-site full-time. The posting header references Austin, Texas.

Salary: $120,000–$165,000 annually, based on experience and level.

Company

hirify.global develops and operates solutions supporting the Texas power grid and wholesale electricity market.

What you will do

• Design, develop, test, and maintain EMS grid applications, interfaces, databases, and custom hirify.global solutions.
• Build optimization models and solutions for power flow, state estimation, contingency analysis, load forecasting, stability analysis, and other grid operations use cases.
• Modernize grid applications through cloud-native architectures, containerized microservices, CI/CD automation, and scalable data pipelines.
• Deploy, configure, integrate, and test vendor platforms including GE EMS, Siemens NMMS, Powertech DSATools, EPG PMU/RTDMS, and Itron MetrixIDR.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, production support, training, code reviews, and technical guidance to developers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Develop and deploy AI/ML models for grid analytics, forecasting, anomaly detection, and decision support.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of job-related experience beyond degree requirements for the senior level; 3 years for Level 3.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience with programming in C, C++, Java, Python, Perl, or Fortran and database development with Oracle PL/SQL.
• Knowledge of SDLC processes, software testing, optimization techniques, enterprise integrations, and production troubleshooting.
• Must work on-site in Taylor, Texas at least 2 days per week, with remote work performed from a Texas residence.
• Ability to collaborate with grid engineering, operations, network modeling, systems support, project management, market participants, and vendors.

Nice to have

• Experience with electric-industry EMS or MMS platforms and ISO, utility, or power-industry environments.
• Cloud experience with AWS, Azure, or hybrid architectures.
• Experience with CPLEX, AMPL, Gurobi, CIM/XML, PSS/E, Tibco JMS, or AMQ.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AI/ML techniques, and data analytics for forecasting or operational insights.
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work supporting the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market.
• Inclusive environment centered on accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise.
• Hybrid flexibility with the option to work on-site more frequently or 100% on-site.
• Opportunities to learn new technologies, develop skills, mentor colleagues, and contribute to process improvements.
• Participation in a 24x7 Level 2 support rotation for critical production issues.