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.

　　We are looking for:The Sr Software Engineer within the IT Gas Products portfolio will perform complex analysis, design, configuration, development, testing, and debugging of computer software ranging from operating system architecture integration and software design to selection of computer systems, language, and/or equipment. Designs, configures, codes, tests, develops, and documents critical and complex application programs for computer systems. 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.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)Knowledge of project planning/full lifecycle delivery using Agile frameworkUnderstanding of software test methodologies, test scripting and testing toolsAbility to work effectively with contract employees and vendors.Understanding of database management principles and methodologies, including data structures, data modeling, data warehousing, and transaction processingKnowledge of software design principles, methods, and approaches, applying systems engineering concepts such as: structured design, supportability, survivability, reliability, scalability, and maintainabilityKnowledge of change and release tools and processes utilized to implement solutions across multiple teams and technologies.

　　The successful candidate will be expected to work in a hybrid status of reporting to One Energy Plaza in Jackson, MI every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday with home office flexibility on Wednesday and Friday.

　　We encourage you to apply if you have:Bachelor's degree in in computer, engineering, or related field with seven (7) or more years of applicable experience[OR] Associate's degree in technical, engineering, construction, or related field with eleven (11) or more years of applicable experience[OR] High School Diploma with fifteen (15) or more years of applicable experienceExperience 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.

　　Preferred skills:Agile Practitioner CertificationMasters Degree

　　In this role, you will:Provide technical leadership for incident management and direct technical consulting to support specific applications/solutions within the business functional area.Extract/Capture/evaluate requirements and research/recommend alternatives.Review and optimize designs involving systems or components contained within one functional area, that comply with regulatory requirements, and are consistent with the current and planned infrastructure and data environments.Prepare, review and/or approves solution delivery artifacts such as: solution designs, test plans, security diagrams, etc. to support solutions as well as to document activities.Perform prototyping, design, development, testing, debugging, documentation, and implementation of software applications in an agile environment.Provides technical guidance/mentoring and expertise for medium to large enhancements