Prin Software Engineer at Consumers Energy in MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, MI

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 is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with onsite requirements on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday may be assigned to any Consumers Energy Service Center located throughout Michigan's lower peninsula. The selected candidate must be located within a commutable distance OR willing to relocate (relocation package available to those who qualify).

GENERAL SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Principal Software Engineer produces and implements functional software solutions. The Principal Software Engineer within the IT Corporate People & Culture portfolio will produce and implement functional software solutions. The person filling this role will join the team at an exciting a challenging time. Mainly in the SAP HCM environment, the person for this role will work with leadership to define software requirements and take the lead on operational and technical efforts while regularly operating with minimal supervision. The Principal Software Engineer develops high-quality software that is aligned with customer needs and business goals and must also prioritize well, communicate clearly, work across multiple facets of an initiative and juggle multiple responsibilities at the same time. This position 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. This position works with users to define system scope and objectives and establish baselines as well as establishes project standards and processes and breaks down business and software requirements to create highly complex systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct accountability for leading incident management and direct technical consulting to support specific applications/solutions within the business functional area
May be required to work an early shift pattern and be on call at the weekends
Initially, working on large RFP's for the selection of System Integrators for the S4 migration
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
Creates 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
Mentor/lead others on change and release tools and processes to coordinate and implement solutions across multiple teams and technologies.
Provides 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.
Direct accountability for leading incident management and direct technical consulting to support specific applications/solutions within the business functional area.
Direct accountability for solution delivery artifacts such as: solution designs, test plans, security diagrams, etc. to support solutions as well as to document activities
Responsible for creating and publishing standards and best practices for solution delivery
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
Optimize/automate software test execution processes for systems with complex data structures including finding/creating test data, write test plans and test scenarios and utilizes testing tools to execute testing including automated test configuration
Perform prototyping, design, development, testing, debugging, documentation and implementation of software applications that are either in new/greenfield technologies or highly complex
Provides and implements recommendations to introduce new technology including reasoning and integration with the systems landscape at the company
Other duties as assigned or may be necessary

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to work effectively with contract employees and vendors
Knowledge of change and release tools and processes utilized to implement solutions across multiple teams and technologies
Knowledge of project planning/full lifecycle delivery using Agile framework
Knowledge of software design principles, methods, and approaches, applying systems engineering concepts such as: structured design, supportability, survivability, reliability, scalability, and maintainability
Understanding of database management principles and methodologies, including data structures, data modeling, data warehousing, and transaction processing
Understanding of software test methodologies, test scripting and testing tools
Must have excellent 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)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Computers, Engineering or equivalent with seven (7) or more years in 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's degree in Computers, Engineering or equivalent with nine (9) or more years in 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 eleven (11) or more years in 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

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) or more years' experience with:
- SAP HCM On premise or Cloud, SuccessFactors, S4, Employee Central, Workday, and Payroll processes
- Development and management of the Request For Proposal process for large enterprise modules
SAP HCM Certifications
Workable knowledge of ABAP, PO, Redwood

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.