ISO New England

Senior Java Developer

ISO New England$133K — $152K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of professional Java development experience
  • Strong skills in requirements analysis with business stakeholders
  • Deep knowledge of Java 17+, Spring, and related coding patterns
  • Experience with SQL databases like Oracle or PostgreSQL
  • Demonstrated resilience under high-pressure situations
  • Excellent communication skills, with a sense of humor

Responsibilities

  • Partner with stakeholders to discover and analyze requirements
  • Design, develop, maintain Java applications using Spring Boot
  • Own the code from development to production operations
  • Write clean, maintainable code and conduct code reviews
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for solution delivery
  • Identify opportunities for continuous system improvement

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
  • 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions
  • Student debt benefits
  • Paid time off and paid leave
  • Wellness program and employee assistance program
  • Annual performance bonus and other great company perks
Full Job Description


How you will make an Impact
  • Requirements Discovery & Analysis - Partner with stakeholders to uncover, analyze, and translate business needs into clear technical specifications and actionable development plans
  • Full-Stack Java Development - Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade Java applications using Spring Boot, Java Lambda's, and modern development practices
  • Production Support & Ownership - Own the code from development to production operations, joining a support rotation staffed by your teammates
  • Code Quality & Mentorship - Write clean, maintainable code while conducting thorough code reviews and mentoring junior developers on best practices
  • Collaborative Problem Solving - Work closely with cross-functional teams including business analysts, system operators, and infrastructure teams to deliver solutions that meet operational needs
  • Continuous Improvement - Identify opportunities to enhance system performance, reliability, and user experience while staying current with emerging technologies


What we are looking for
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related technical field with 5+ years of professional Java development experience. More junior candidates with evidence of excellence available in a public git repository are also encouraged to apply.
  • Strong Requirements Analysis Skills - Proven ability to work directly with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document complex requirements
  • Java Expertise - Deep knowledge of Java 17+, Spring, and common patterns like inversion of control and locality of behavior.
  • Database Proficiency - Experience with SQL databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL) including complex queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning
  • Resilience Under Pressure - Demonstrated ability to remain calm and effective during high-pressure situations, system outages, and tight deadlines
  • Attention to Detail - Meticulous approach to code quality, testing, and documentation with a track record of delivering reliable, bug-free software
  • Excellent Communication & Humor - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders while maintaining a positive, collaborative attitude


Desired not required
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Knowledge of energy/utility industry systems and operations
  • Experience with message queuing systems (JMS, Apache Kafka) and event-driven architecture
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code
  • Previous experience in regulated industries or mission-critical environments


This employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position (ex: H-1B, F-1/CPT/OPT, O-1, E-3, TN, J, etc.).

The expected salary range for this position is $133,000 - $152,000 per year. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision), flexible spending and health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions and a student debt benefit, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, critical illness and hospital indemnity benefits, paid time off, paid leave, a wellness program, an employee assistance program and other great company perks.

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This is a U.S. based role. If the successful candidate resides outside of the U.S., relocation will be required.

About ISO New England

ISO New England Inc. is an independent, non-profit Regional Transmission Organization, headquartered in Holyoke, Massachusetts, serving Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. ISO-NE oversees the operation of New England's bulk electric power system and transmission lines, generated and transmitted by its member utilities, as well as Hydro-Québec, NB Power, the New York Power Authority and utilities in New York state, when the need arises. ISO-NE is responsible for reliably operating New England's 32,000 megawatt bulk electric power generation and transmission system. One of its major duties is to provide tariffs for the prices, terms, and conditions of the energy supply in New England. ISO New England's stated mission is to protect the health of New England's economy and the well-being of its people by ensuring the constant availability of electricity, today and for future generations. ISO New England ensures the day-to-day reliable operation of New England's bulk power generation and transmission system, oversees the administration of the region's wholesale electricity markets, and manages the regional planning processes. ISO-NE was created in 1997 by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, as a replacement for the New England Power Pool, which was created in 1971. The ISO-NE grid does not extend to remote parts of eastern and northern Maine in Washington and Aroostook Counties. In these areas, residents receive their electricity from Canadian providers such as NB Power and Hydro-Québec.
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