CIS Developer

This opportunity will be responsible for development, technical configuration and application administration of Customer Information System (CIS) system and associated 3rd party tools. This position will work closely with the IT management team, business analysts, and IT&S development teams to ensure that the CIS solution effectively supports the business needs.

• Develop, test, build, deploy, troubleshoot and maintain the overall CIS solution
• Demonstrate strong requirements gathering skills by working with the business analysts to perform gap-analyses and document functional and technical specifications for enhancements as well as integrations with other business applications.
• Drive the effective transition of requirements to successful solution delivery by ensuring a clear and complete understanding of the requirements and providing accurate work estimates that improve sequencing and prioritization of work.
• Test modifications for validity of results, accuracy, reliability and conformance to established standards through conducting unit testing participating in system and user acceptance testing.
• Collaborate with other developers to expand the functional and technical knowledge and expertise within the team.
• Participate in code reviews, maintaining consistent application standards
• Participate in the complete software development lifecycle using iterative methodologies
• Monitor key metrics and system health, quickly identifying and resolving problems
• Support Company's commitment to a culture of safe work practices.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, system analysis or a related study, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 years of design, development, and implementation experience in information technology and systems. Additional years' experience required for level 3.
• Working technical knowledge of applications and network design, application development, application programming interfaces (APIs), middleware, servers and storage
• Minimum of 3 years of Report Program Generator (RPG) development, including: RPGIV, RPG ILE, RPG Free, and SQL ILE. Additional years' experience required for level 3.
• Minimum of 3 years of CL and CLLE languages. Additional years' experience required for level 3.
• Minimum of 3 years of technical working experience with DB2 and SQL databases. Additional years' experience required for level 3.
• Minimum of 3 years of technical working experience with iSeries security, administration. Additional years' experience required for level 3.

Desired:

• Experience and/or working knowledge of the natural gas or other utility industries
• Experience and/or working knowledge of financial systems, especially on revenue, billing, and accounts receivables
• Technical working experience with iSeries web service and/or stored procedure development
• Technical working experience with iSeries security, administration
• Extensive Experience with XML
• Experience with SQL and advanced SQL functions
• Working knowledge of Web Services, SFTP, IFS and iSeries Navigator
• Experience working with change management software such as Remain or Turnover
• Experience in data migration, integration and/or transformation methodologies

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills in areas such as teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation
• Excellent analytical and technical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Knowledge of most aspects of enterprise applications
• Knowledge of information principles and processes
• Knowledge of financial models and budgeting
• Understanding of network and security architecture
• Understanding and knowledge of software development life cycle methodologies (such as waterfall, spiral, agile software development, rapid prototyping, incremental, synchronize and stabilize, and DevOps)
• Understanding and knowledge of IT service management (ITSM) and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL Foundations Certification is Required)
• Understanding and knowledge of IT standards and controls

Competencies:

• Ability to apply multiple technical solutions to enable future-state business capabilities that, in turn, drive targeted business outcomes.
• Superb problem-solving and analytical skills; capable of understanding system configurations and the inter relationships of an application architecture.
• Skilled at defining issues, analyzing and evaluating information, presenting recommendations and identifying alternative solutions.
• Written communication skills including the ability to effectively create and document technical plans.
• Excellent verbal communication skills including the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels and across departments.
• Highly self-motivated and directed combined with extensive experience working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated skill at managing time effectively to meet deadlines and balance priorities.
• May require evening and weekend work hours to accommodate resolution of system outages and scheduled maintenance

What we offer:

Health & Wellness -

• Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
• Free access to an online wellness resources platform

Work Life Balance -

• Up to 23 Vacation Days
• 80 Hours of Sick Time
• 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• 3 weeks paid parental leave
• Green Team / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council / Safety Team / Women's Network and many other Employee Resource Groups
• 1500 sq foot exercise facility and secure bike room

Financial -

• Meaningful annual incentive bonus opportunity in addition to base salary
• Competitive 401K company contribution and match
• 15% discount on stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement
• Wellness incentive program

Discounts -

• 20% off natural gas service
• Up to 30% discount at Appliance Center
• TriMet Pass for all HQ employees
• Generous discounts with Verizon & AT&T Wireless