Software Engineer for Critical Infrastructure Applications - #2100892

About Us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

About The Role

From 2030, we expect significantly less electricity feed-in from large-scale generators (coal) but increasing renewable energy generation. The decentralized structure and the higher fluctuation of RE generation and loads pose new challenges for grid restoration after a large-scale blackout. We are developing a control system component that supports grid restoration under these conditions through software-based awareness and situational recommendations for action.

We are looking for a Software Engineer to become part of our Energy Systems team in Dresden.

Join Us And

• Automate operations in the high voltage grid,
• Make electrical energy supply more secure,
• Engage in shaping the energy transition.
  
  

You Can Expect To

• Participate in the development of a power grid control center application for network restoration,
• Implement real-time algorithms using a modern technology stack in a Linux environment,
• Develop and integrate APIs and data models based on CIM (Common Information Model) / CGMES,
• Collaborate closely with power grid and control system experts,
• Deliver stable, reliable, secure solutions for control systems,
• Pioneer the architecture of high-performance power grid control center applications together with software engineering experts.
  
  

What we offer

We’re offering a challenging, varied, and responsible job in a dynamic team and environment.

Integrate in our global team of around 200 professionals with various levels of experience, cultural and educational background. Your home base will be Dresden. Work with direct team members or other global DNV colleagues.

We have flexible (Hybrid) work conditions, and we support you to enhance your home office. We value personal growth and development by means of facilitating support learning on the job, coaching and (internal/external) training opportunities.

• Fair compensation with attractive accident and pension insurance benefits,
• Participation in company profits,
• Use of company benefits, such as bike leasing from Jobrad, public transport cost subsidy, location-dependent lunch allowance.
  
  

About You

We welcome candidates with different educational backgrounds, such as a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Power system or related technical fields, or practical experience on a similar level. We encourage applicants who have:

• Experience in designing and implementing software systems using statically typed, high-level programming languages like C++, C#, or Java,
• Ability to work effectively with others, share ideas, and contribute to a common goal,
• Interest in modern languages (e.g. Rust) and programming paradigms (e.g. functional and reactive programming),
• Experience with modern software development workflows using Version Control Systems (Git), CI/CD and Test-Driven Development,
• Experience with agile collaboration processes, e.g. Scrum, Kanban
• Motivation to work with highly qualified experts in electrical engineering,
• Strong analytical skills, able to identify and solve complex technical issues,
• Strong motivation to work carefully and with high quality standards in a critical infrastructure context,
• Ability to imagine several possible solutions to a problem, discuss them with fellow developers and find a rational decision,
• Fluency in German.