Senior AMS Programmer Analyst

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Date: Sep 4, 2024

Location: Evansville, IN, US, 47708-1209

Company: CenterPoint Energy

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.

Job Summary

CenterPoint Energy is searching for a Database Programmer Analyst, experienced in the design, development and deployment of enterprise level software with a focus on the Oracle database development and performance tuning. The qualified candidate will have experience working in an agile team environment and capable of delivering new software product capabilities.Interfaces with clients at various organizational levels to plan, develop, evaluate, assess, or modify applications in support of different business units. Transforms or translate business requirements into technical specifications, takes business requirements and delivers and/or directs execution of technical work to yield new capabilities for electric and gas delivery operations.The qualified candidate will have experience in a fast paced environment and capable of delivering complex software database components.

The open position is in the Advanced Metering System team. This team focuses on technology which powers CenterPoint Energy’s smart metering and intelligent grid operations.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for providing advanced technical support in the research, experimentation, business analysis and use of systems technology including architecture, integration capabilities and database management

• Responsible for working closely with other IT/OT groups to coordinate current and future plans and activities, including coordination and technical assistance to facilitate specific development projects that involve the computing environment, the coordination of software upgrades and the installation of new products

• Responsible forrecognizing and identifying potential areas where existing policies and procedures require change, or where new ones need to be developed, especially regarding future business expansion

• Influences and communicates effectively with all levels of the organization on data architecture strategy

• Directs and ensures smooth workflow within the project(s) by: - Staying informed and in touch with key elements of the organization. - Communicating key messages and updates in a timely manner - Overseeing system management (i.e., production support, production coverage schedules)

• Monitors the progress of assigned projects.

Essential Functions (cont)

• Assists management, when appropriate, in the preparation of budgets and the monitoring and control of expenses against budgets

• Takes responsibility for the successful completion of activities, client satisfaction and the achievement of team goals and objectives

• Ensures on-time delivery of work, including monitoring of external and internal dependencies, tracking of progress, and monitoring of project milestone accomplishments by: - Developing estimates for new and existing projects. - Recording work status information and generating status reports for clients and IT leadership. - Tracking actual versus planned. - Ensuring all activity is accurately recorded and reported

• Participates in scheduled annual disaster recovery tests, including maintenance of required documentation and coordination of user participation.

• Participates Perform deployments including weekend and weeknight rollouts

Education Description

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline preferred. In lieu of a bachelor degree, any combination of applicable education and experience equal to four (5) years may be substituted.

Experience

Five (5) years experience in information technology, business analytics, project management or business operations/optimization

Background in Advanced Metering Systems, Outage Management Systems, Advance Distribution Management Systems and/or Control Systems is preferred.    

Required Technology Experience: Oracle PL/SQL, Linux, application/database performance tuning and testing, Oracle and PostgreSQL.

Preferred Technology Experience: Python, Java, JMS, XML, REST, MS Visual Studio, Web Services, SOAP, .NET C#.

Physical Requirements

Working Conditions

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.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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.

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: 08/21/2024​

Posting End Date: 08/28/2024

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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