System Architecture Specialist (or Senior)
Duke Energy Corporation1 day ago
St. Petersburg, FL, USAMid Level / Senior
Responsibilities
- Own and operate the Load Management Control platform and software supporting DEF Demand Response programs.
- Monitor and maintain real-time control systems, databases, telecommunications infrastructure, configurations, and data flows.
- Build and maintain third-party API integrations with Demand Response vendors and connected-device OEMs.
- Develop and support system logic, scripts, internal automation, and operational tooling, including Python-based tools.
- Manage releases, testing, deployments, rollback planning, and environments across development, training, and production.
- Provide Energy Control Center deployment support, operator enablement, training, real-time event support, and technical guidance.
- Coordinate controlled production changes and support system reliability during grid events and other critical operational periods.
- Participate in after-hours/on-call support and incident response.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer and Information Science, Database Management, Information Systems, or another technical/related field.
- At least 2 years of related work experience for the System Architecture Specialist level; at least 5 years for the Senior System Architecture Specialist level.
- Programming or scripting experience with technologies such as Python, C#, C++, or JavaScript.
- Experience troubleshooting software and infrastructure, including servers, networking, databases, and integrations.
- Experience supporting real-time or near-real-time operational systems and database technologies such as SQL Server, Oracle, or DB2.
- Ability to support after-hours/on-call responsibilities during critical events.
- Experience with production systems across multiple environments, release management, API integrations, vendor or OEM platforms, internal automation, or operational support applications is preferred.
- Familiarity with SAP, AWS, utility operations, control systems, grid or telecommunications platforms, Demand Response, load control, or distributed energy resource systems is preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel 5–15%.
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement with remote and onsite work after onboarding, averaging three full onsite workdays per regular workweek and requiring residence within 50 miles of the assigned facility.
- Opportunities for growth and development, recognition, and competitive pay and benefits.
- Occasional travel to control centers, vendor locations, and operational facilities.
- Participation in an after-hours/on-call support rotation and grid event operations.
- No relocation assistance is provided, as applicable.
- This is a non-union position.
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About Duke Energy Corporation
Duke Energy Corporation is a public utility holding company that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity and supplies natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its regulated utilities serve about 8.4 million electric and 1.7 million natural-gas customers across the Carolinas, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee, and own roughly 54,800 MW of capacity. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company trades on the NYSE and operates assets spanning fossil, nuclear, and renewable energy, plus grid modernization initiatives.