Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer, Commercial Operations Location: Columbus, OH Category : IT & Infrastructure Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join a dynamic technology team supporting Commercial Operations through application development, system enhancements, and enterprise vendor solution implementations. In this role, you will help design, build, and support scalable technology solutions that enable business success and improve operational efficiency. This position offers the opportunity to work across a broad technology portfolio with a primary focus on .NET development. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Project Management, Business Analysis, Infrastructure, and business stakeholders, to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions that support critical business systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated technologist who values technical excellence, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants to contribute to meaningful business outcomes in a collaborative environment. Job Description What you’ll do: Responsibilities for this role may include one or more of the following on medium to large projects: Develop advanced solutions to address business challenges in a logical, creative, and structured manner. Translate business goals, requirements, and specifications into effective technical solutions. Design, develop, test, deploy, and support enterprise applications primarily using .NET technologies. Implement vendor solutions and system enhancements that support Commercial Operations. Communicate issues, risks, and status updates in a clear and timely manner. Produce and maintain technical documentation and support materials. Evaluate opportunities for process improvement and recommend effective solutions. Maintain a strong working knowledge of company software and hardware products relevant to the role. Provide training, mentoring, and work direction to team members as needed. Work independently while managing priorities and delivering high-quality results. What we’re looking for: 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. Other Must Haves: Experience developing and supporting enterprise applications in a .NET environment Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver technology solutions Ability to interpret requirements and translate them into practical, scalable designs Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities A collaborative mindset and willingness to mentor others Additional experience in the following areas is highly desirable: C# ASP.NET / .NET Core / .NET 6+ SQL Server RESTful APIs and system integrations Azure or other cloud technologies Enterprise software or vendor platform implementations Production support and troubleshooting Agile development methodologies American Electric Power (On-Site) #LI-Onsite #AEPCareers 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! Compensation $87,633.00 - $109,543.00 Physical Demands 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. Equal Employment Opportunity It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics. Share Details “AEP offers an outstanding group of people to be a part of. The AEP culture values your integrity and awards your hard work.” The Manager, Technology Portfolio & Planning is responsible for guiding the broader CITO organization in technology planning, portfolio governance, investment prioritization, and value realization. This role helps establish, communicate, and reinforce enterprise standards for technology roadmaps, business case management, delivery tracking, and SDLC governance. The Manager partners across technology to drive alignment, transparency, and disciplined execution across the technology portfolio. This role is part of a larger enterprise architecture and technology delivery team focused on designing and implementing solutions that address critical business needs and opportunities. The positionis responsible fortranslating business requirements intopractical, scalable technicalarchitectures, spanning application, integration, data, and infrastructure domains, while ensuringnon‑functionalrequirements such assupportability, resiliency, performance, and securityare met.The role requires a balance ofstrategic architectural thinking andhands‑ontechnical execution, with direct involvement in design, deployment, and operational support. 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.**Please note - we're open to filling this position in any AEP office, not only central Ohio. You just need to be able to work from an AEP office 5 days a week** AEP offers generous time off, competitive pay, and educational opportunities to help employees advance their careers. Our culture is purpose-driven and team-oriented: we combine innovation with a customer-first focus to deliver reliable energy and brighter futures. #J-18808-Ljbffr