Associate Developer Applications

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Summary:

CenterPoint Energy is looking for an ADMS Applications Analysts to join our IT Team, located in Evansville, Indiana

As an Applications Analyst, you will support technologies powering CenterPoint Energy's Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) used to manage electric outages within our service areas.

Essential Functions:

• Work to understand Distribution Operations business needs from the ADMS and develop utility business acumen over time.
• Work with IT and business stakeholders to define the scope and objectives for all assigned projects
• Develop skillsets and support agile workflow within a cross-functional Scrum team.
• Document current processes using procedural analysis and standard process documentation techniques.
• Document formal business and technical requirements.
• Design proposed process improvements and demonstrate business value of the proposed improvements.
• Build and maintain strong internal networks with key stakeholders.
• Engage other IT resources on behalf of internal customers to validate technical requirements and obtain time estimates and costs.
• Manage tasks and ensure they are completed in a timely and professional manner.
• Delivery of all work assignments, directions, and instructions based on the priorities and time parameters.
• Development of code and/or configuration of the software in accordance with defined user stories using one or more scripting languages which may include Powershell, Ansible, python, SQL.
• Participate in the design/development of integration points between applications.
• Contribute to the development of coding standards.
• Prepare and maintain test plans and test scripts for manual and automated testing. Ensure high quality and accuracy is maintained through to software release. Lead the execution of test plans and test scripts to test software components and demonstrate the business requirements are delivered. Provide feedback to the development team and ensure the work is carried out in accordance with the schedule and the quality requirements. Facilitate the completion of User Acceptance Testing.
• Work outside standard business hours as required, to apply system maintenance, upgrades, perform project implementation activities, ensure on-time delivery or to respond to critical business needs e.g. storm response. Participate in Primary or Secondary on-call support as required. Achieve annual performance objectives established with your supervisor.
• Participates in scheduled annual disaster recovery tests, including maintenance of required documentation.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Electric Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline preferred. Professional Engineer's license in Electrical and Computer field may substitute for degree.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years solution/software design and development related experience.
• Understanding of continuous improvement (CI) techniques (Lean, Kanban, 5S, etc) and general knowledge of DevOps strategies.
• Preferred Technology Experience:SQL query and reporting, Web Services - REST/SOAP, MS Visual Studio, IntelliJ, Java Script, Shell Scripting, Web Logic or equivalent application server software. Server administration in Linux and Windows environments. Virtual machine management of images and snapshots in Linux KVM.
• Must demonstrate commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company's Ethics and Compliance Code of Conduct, and other Company policies and procedures, and take all required training courses.
• Strong analytical skills. Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Possess knowledge and skills in application development, configuration & support. Design, construction, and creation of software applications with capabilities around solving usability problems, supplying updates and patches for bugs and security holes. Testing & Troubleshooting. Maintenance and management of applications for quality and security.
• Must demonstrate respect for all individuals and adhere to the Company's values and business practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
• Ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical client end-users.
• Excellent communication (verbal/written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to both routine and unpredictable work activities.
• Ability to make effective presentations to client end-users
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Off hour/weekend deployment of vendor software.

We want you to know

Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type:Full Time

Posting Start Date: 02/12/2025

Posting End Date: 02/28/2025

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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