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Join to apply for the Platform Engineer role at National Grid . About Us Every day, we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating, and our expertise and track record put us in an unparalleled position to shape a sustainable future for our industry. To be successful, we must continue to anticipate the needs of our customers, reduce the cost of energy delivery, and pioneer flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and seek new opportunities for growth. IT and Digital support and facilitate the diverse energy businesses of the National Grid group by delivering innovative technology that revolutionizes operations. As we lead towards a carbon-free future, our teams are pioneering disruptive changes by working with agile methodologies and adopting digital mindsets to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and capabilities for our customers. Our work is critical. National Grid moves energy to millions of homes and businesses in the UK and US, and the technology we utilize is key to this task. This role is central to facilitating the energy revolution and enabling National Grid to remain a leading multi-national energy company. We seek candidates passionate about energy and solving today’s and tomorrow’s problems to ensure a secure, reliable, and accessible energy system for all. The successful applicant will be an integral contributor to this goal, and we will support your professional development within our multicultural, customer-centric global team. Location: This hybrid role can be based in Melville, NY, or Northboro, MA. Key Accountabilities Monitor and maintain the health of the gas SCADA system, including workstations, servers, communications equipment, and software. Conduct SQL Database maintenance and configuration. Support system reporting services and data exchanges. Develop and manage scripts and stored procedures. Coordinate with vendors for repairs of applications, servers, workstations, databases, and networking equipment. Support system patching, log review, and change management. Support repair of system outages and defects with the primary SCADA vendor. Assist in design, configuration, installation, repair, and maintenance of GMS servers, workstations, LAN, WAN, and ancillary equipment. Participate in the design, coding, testing, implementation, and documentation of control and reporting programs. Coordinate with support staff and vendors to evaluate patches. Participate in special projects and cross-functional teams. Provide after-hours and storm support on a rotational basis. Occasional travel for regional support and training. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science or related engineering discipline. Experience with SQL Server and databases. Experience with Microsoft Reporting Services. Proficiency in C# or similar programming languages. Experience developing scripts and stored procedures. Knowledge of Windows Server OS and networking principles. Experience with Active Directory. Strong analytical, coordination, and supervisory skills. Proactive problem-solving skills with high energy and responsiveness. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to develop long-term plans and evaluate program effectiveness. Additional Information Salary ranges: Northboro: $112k - $132k; Melville: $120k - $141k. Opportunities for career growth and development are available. Candidates will be assessed against role qualifications and experience. National Grid is an equal opportunity employer, fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity, encouraging minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Grid

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