American Electric Power

Job Posting End Date

06-25-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Part of a larger team delivering high quality technology solutions to the business. Design, develop and install software solutions. Build high-quality, innovative and fully performing software in compliance with internal architecture, development & design standards & best practices. Design, modify, develop, write, implement and troubleshoot software programming applications. Support and/or install software applications. Participate in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of software. Works within a Waterfall or Agile methodology/framework based team. Collaborates heavily with Project Management, Business Analyst and Infrastructure Job Families.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with Technology Project Managers, Architects, and Business Stakeholders to understand requirements, design, develop, deliver, and support high-quality ARCS (Archer) application solutions at Level 3 (L3).
• Provide support for the configurable Archer platform, including development (coding) and customization.
• Assist business analysts and stakeholders in creating and executing unit, system, and user acceptance test cases.
• Build trusting relationships and work collaboratively with other solution engineers within your team, as well as with cross-functional teams, system integrators, and job families to achieve complex goals.

What We're Looking For:

Solution Engineer Senior (SG7):

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required.

Experience: 5 years of relevant work experience is required.

An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Solution Engineer Principal (SG8):

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required.

Experience: 7 years relevant work experience is required.

An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Nice-to-have:

Skills/Experience:

• Strong knowledge and experience in complex SQL statements, .NET, Oracle, Java, JavaScript, HTML, and XML/XSLT.
• Significant experience with high-volume, configurable platforms (ARCS includes over 170 applications and questionnaires built in Archer).
• Proficient in leading code and peer reviews, initiating application procedure development, and ensuring adherence to change management processes.
• Familiarity with project methodologies such as Waterfall and Agile Scrum.
• Experience in maintaining and creating custom code in Archer, along with database and integration support.
• Preferred experience includes Selenium, C#, Jira, GitHub, REST APIs, and ServiceNow.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, urgency, and attention to detail to support real-time operations for internal and third-party vendor applications.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Archer (formerly RSA Archer) or similar Integrated Risk Management (IRM) / Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms and risk management is a plus, but not required.

Location: Prefer candidate to live within 50 miles of Columbus, OH

What you’ll get:

Solution Engineer Senior (SG7): $85,081 - $106,354

Solution Engineer Principal (SG8): $96,110 - $124,941

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

#AEPCareers

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$85,081.00-106,352.50 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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