Assoc Software Engineer

Assoc Software Engineer

28 Oct 2024
Mississippi, Jackson, 39201 Jackson USA

Assoc Software Engineer

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:The successful candidate will be expected to work in a hybrid status of reporting to any Consumers Energy Service Center every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday with home office flexibility on Wednesday and Friday.We are looking for: Associate Software EngineerThe Associate Software Engineer performs analysis, design, configuration, development, testing, and debugging of computer software with guidance from higher level software engineers. Assists with users to define system scope and objectives and establish baselines. Performs activities based upon established standards and processes. Helps develop technical specifications using functional and/or business requirements as a starting point to create solutions that meet the business need.

Verbal and written communication skills and be able to work with all levels of the organization

Proficient in establishing and maintaining good working relationships (business and IT teams)

Knowledge of project planning/full lifecycle delivery using Agile framework

Understanding of software test methodologies, test scripting and testing tools

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:

Associate’s degree in computer, engineering, or related field with applicable experience

[OR] High School Diploma with four (4) or more years of applicable experience

Experience with basic software configuration management, software architecture/design, user requirements definition, software specification development, and/or software development.

Understanding of basic coding and compilation, basic testing aptitude, and understanding of software deployment processes and best practices.

Preferred skills:

Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree

Agile Practitioner Certification

In this role, you will:

Assist with capturing/evaluating requirements, considering alternatives, and establishing timelines. Typically paired with intermediate level or above Software Engineers.

Help create designs involving systems or components contained within one functional area that comply with regulatory requirements, and are consistent with current and planned infrastructure and data environments. Typically paired with intermediate level or above Software Engineers.

Observe and perform administrative tasks related to incident management and support for current applications/solutions.

Prepare solution delivery artifacts such as: solution designs, test plans, security diagrams, etc. to support solutions as well as to document activities with the guidance of intermediate level or above Software Engineers.

Support prototyping, design, development, testing, debugging, documentation and implementation of software applications in an agile environment.

Provide limited technical expertise for enhancements and IT Projects in the areas of solution alternatives, design, configuration, testing and documentation. Typically paired with intermediate level or above Software Engineers.

Find/create test data, writes test plans/scenarios and utilize testing tools to execute testing including automated test configuration with the guidance of intermediate level or above Software Engineers.

Utilize change and release tools and processes to implement solutions across multiple teams and technologies with the guidance of intermediate level or above Software Engineers.

Participate in collaboration activities with other business and technical teams to ensure solutions meet requirements from various governance teams.

Other duties as assigned or may be necessary.

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 in Energy (WE), 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.

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