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Consumers Energy Prin Software Engineer in ADRIAN, Michigan
Join the diverse and dynamic team that powers Michigan's largest energy provider and one of the nation's largest gas and electric combination utilities. Consumers Energy services 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents - caring for our friends and neighbors in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. We embrace a cleaner and leaner utility vision focused on eliminating energy waste and adding renewable energy from sources such as wind and solar.
Location:
This position may be assigned to any Consumers Energy Service Center located throughout Michigan’s lower peninsula. Candidate must be within commutable distance from the location or willing to relocate (relocation package available for those who qualify).
We are looking for: Principal GIS Software Engineer
The Principal GIS Software Engineer will produce and implement functional software solutions. Work with leadership to define software requirements and take the lead on operational and technical efforts. Regularly operate with minimal supervision. Develop high quality software that is aligned with customer needs and business goals. Must also prioritize well, communicate clearly, work across multiple facets of an initiative, and juggle multiple responsibilities at the same time. Performs complex analysis, design, configuration, development, testing, and debugging of computer software ranging from operating system architecture integration and software design to selection of critical/complex computer systems, language, and/or equipment. Works with users to define system scope and objectives and establish baselines. Establishes project standards and processes. Breaks down business and software requirements to create highly complex systems.
This position will largely be focused on supporting the transformation of our current ESRI GIS platform to ArcGIS Utility Network for the gas transmission, storage, distribution and land data. This role will aid in addressing technology obsolescence and establishing standardized utility focused data models. The Prin Software Engineer will work closely with stakeholders to drive the optimization of core engineering and operational processes, technologies, and data. They will aid in translating requirements, objectives and business workflows into meaningful and actionable strategies and plans. They will indirectly lead project team or team members during requirements, analysis, design, build & rollout. They will be instrumental in promoting the use of GIS technology to engineering, operations and IT leadership and help shape the evolution of the platform. This position will also be heavily engaged in standing up Geospatial Governance across the platform, therefore establishing standards and controls, improve decision making, create system of accountability and provide authoritative content to support geospatial intelligence.
The knowledge and skills involved with this position include but are not limited to:
Cloud computing concepts and environments
Software deployment processes and best practices
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work with all levels of the organization
Proficientinestablishingandmaintaininggoodworkingrelationships(businessandITteams)
Knowledge of project planning/full lifecycle delivery using Agile framework
Understandingofsoftwaretestmethodologies,testscriptingandtestingtools
Ability to work effectively with contract employees and vendors
Understanding of database management principles and methodologies, including data structures, data modeling, data warehousing, and transaction processing
Knowledge of software design principles, methods, and approaches, applying systems engineering concepts such as: structured design, supportability, survivability, reliability, scalability, and maintainability
Knowledge of change and release tools and processes utilized to implement solutions across multiple teams and technologies
We encourage you to apply if you have:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer, Engineering or equivalent with seven (7) or more years of experience with software configuration management, software architecture/design, user requirements definition, software specification development, software development, coding and compilation, testing aptitude, and experience with software deployment processes and best practices
[OR] Associate degree in Computer, Engineering or equivalent with eleven (11) or more years of experience with software configuration management, software architecture/design, user requirements definition, software specification development, software development, coding and compilation, testing aptitude, and experience with software deployment processes and best practices
[OR] High School Diploma with fifteen (15) or more years of experience with software configuration management, software architecture/design, user requirements definition, software specification development, software development, coding and compilation, testing aptitude, and experience with software deployment processes and best practices
Programming and scripting experience with languages such as Python and Arcade
Experience with software configuration management, software architecture/design, user requirements definition, software specification development, testing aptitude
Experience utilizing ESRI products to solve complex business problems is required
Preferred Experience:
Experience implementing and configuring ESRI Utility Network platform
Experience with the integration of ArcGIS with enterprise systems such as asset management, work management, network analysis, customer information and document management systems
Experience with software deployment processes and best practices
In this role, you will :
Direct accountability for leading incident management and direct technical consulting to support specific applications/solutions within the business functional area
Extract/Capture/evaluate requirements and research/recommend alternatives for larger, more complex business objectives or technical problems. Directs teams in complex tasks requiring the execution of advanced IT knowledge and/or business application knowledge, skills, practices and procedures
Create designs involving multiple systems or applications and interfaces that are optimized for current technology and functionality, comply with regulatory requirements, and are consistent with the current and planned infrastructure and data environments
Direct accountability for solution delivery artifacts such as: solution designs, test plans, security diagrams, etc. to support solutions as well as to document activities as well as responsible for creating and publishing standards and best practices for solution delivery
Perform prototyping, design, development, testing, debugging, documentation and implementation of software applications that are either in new and/or greenfield technologies or highly complex
Provide technical guidance/mentoring and expertise for large and complex enhancements and IT Projects involving multiple teams and skills in the areas of solution alternatives, design, configuration, testing and documentation
Optimize/automate software test execution processes for systems with complex data structures which includes finding/creating test data, write test plans and test scenarios and utilizes testing tools to execute testing including automated test configuration
Mentor/lead others on change and release tools and processes to coordinate and implement solutions across multiple teams and technologies
Accountable for coordinating with multiple business and technical teams to ensure solutions meet requirements from various governance teams for large, complex problems with no support or guidance needed
Provide and implement recommendations to introduce new technology including reasoning and integration with the systems landscape at the company
Othernon-essentialdutiesasassignedormaybenecessary
Why should you join our team?
At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.
What we offer:
Competitive compensation packages
Medical, Dental and Vision
401k with company match
Paid parental leave
Up to 13 paid Holidays
Paid time off
Educational Assistance Program
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women’s Advisory Panel (WAP), Women’s Engineering Network (WEN), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capable, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.