Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Best Practices, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Git, GitHub, Healthcare Software, Java, JavaScript, Jenkins, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Microsoft Windows Azure, NUnit, Programming Languages, Python Programming/Scripting Language, QA Partner Testing Software, Quality Assurance Software, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, REST (Representational State Transfer), Reporting Dashboards, Scalable System Development, Selenium, Software Administration, Software Development, Software Engineering, Team Player, Technical Support, Test Automation, Test Harness, Testing, Time Management, Work From Home
Software Engineer
Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we're all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers' lives easier—helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company. We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.
Position Summary: We are seeking a Software Engineer II to join our Test Enablement team. In this role, you will help build internal tools, automation frameworks, and quality platforms that support engineering teams across the organization. You will work on solutions that improve automated testing, CI/CD workflows, test reporting, release visibility, and developer productivity. The ideal candidate is a collaborative mid-level engineer with strong software development fundamentals, experience with automated testing, and an interest in building tools that help teams deliver high-quality software faster. You will partner with QA engineers, software engineers, DevOps teams, and engineering leaders to build scalable solutions that improve quality, reduce manual work, and provide better visibility into the health of our software releases.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain internal tools that support software quality, test automation, and engineering productivity.
- Develop and enhance automated testing solutions using tools such as Playwright, API testing frameworks, and related technologies.
- Support CI/CD integrations within Azure DevOps pipelines.
- Contribute to reporting and dashboard tools that aggregate test results, quality metrics, deployment data, and release insights.
- Partner with QA engineers, software engineers, DevOps engineers, and engineering leaders to identify quality gaps and deliver scalable solutions.
- Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code following team standards and best practices.
Required Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent practical experience will be considered.
- 3+ years of professional software development experience.
- Proficiency with at least one modern programming language such as TypeScript, JavaScript, C#, Java, or Python.
- Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, NUnit, Jest, Vitest, or similar tools.
- Familiarity with REST APIs, Git-based workflows, pull requests, and code review practices.
- Experience working with CI/CD systems, preferably Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar platforms.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Working Conditions: Hybrid work schedule, Monday-Thursday in a professional open office environment office; working remotely on Friday Minimum overtime, but it may be necessary to complete special projects or meet deadlines
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NRG Energy
In Princeton, NJ—just 20 miles south of Thomas Edison's home—lies the headquarters of NRG Energy, Inc., a Fortune 500 company thatowns and operates one of the country's largest power generation and retail electricity businesses. NRG sells electricity directly to morethan 2 million customers through our retail businesses, Energy Plus, Green Mountain Energy Company, Independence Energy and Reliant,and is capable of generating enough electricity from our power plants to supply more than 20 million homes. NRG is at the forefront of changing how people think about and use energy. We are pioneers in developing cleaner and smarter energy choices for our customers: whether as one of the largest solar power developers in the country, or by building the first privately funded electric vehicle charging infrastructure or by giving customers thelatest smart energy solutions to better manage their energy use. With renewable energy development, electric vehicle support and smart grid technology, NRG delivers innovative solutions that help people, businesses and communities build a sustainable future. For more information, visit
nrgenergy.com.