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UNS Energy Corporation Programmer Analyst II-III in Tucson, Arizona
Programmer Analyst II-III
Company Tucson Electric Power
Location Tucson, AZ
Requisition ID 5596
About Us
UNS Energy Corporation (http://www.uns.com) , headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary ofFortis Inc. (https://www.fortisinc.com) , the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.
We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP’s case, since the 1890s. We’re building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.
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Total compensation: UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match, a company-sponsored pension plan, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.
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Job Description - Programmer Analyst II-III
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We are looking for a Programmer Analyst to join our IT Business Applications team working with Oracle eBusiness, Hyperion EPM and Power Plan applications. This position is a hybrid role and requires on-site work at our Tucson, Arizona headquarters each Tuesday and Wednesday.
What you will do
Create custom solutions to integrate enterprise applications internally and with partners.
Develop software testing, validation requirements, and use cases during the design process.
Gather business requirements and recommend solutions to clients for the improvement of existing or proposed systems.
Collaborate with IS infrastructure, network, and security teams to develop technical requirements necessary to implement a successful project.
Perform feasibility evaluations, estimates system analysis and programming time, computer resources, and related costs.
What you bring
Experience with SQL and/or PowerShell.
Oracle eBusiness experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field, or high school diploma and equivalent experience.
5 or more years programming experience.
Demonstrated aptitude for programing skills.
Understanding of System Development Life Cycle.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
*See full job description below.
Position Description
Creates new custom solutions to integrate enterprise applications both internally and with vendors and partners that ensure on-time, cost-effective delivery with minimal system and business impact while maintaining compliance with IT and product architecture. Supports complex enterprise wide IT applications used by multiple business units and external partners. Assists IS personnel and consults with business clients in the use of information technology and application systems. Works directly with application vendors, application service providers, SaaS, and cloud computing providers to meet UNS business needs. Works closely with the IT Enterprise Architecture team to ensure application architecture is consistent with overall IT architecture direction. This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.
Position-Related Responsibilities
Programmer Analyst II
Designs, develops, troubleshoots, supports, and configures information systems to support business processes across multiple departments and business units.
Develops designs, program specifications, data access, output reports, and input specifications. Assures that the design, programming, testing and documentation for assigned systems are correct, complete and up-to-date.
Designs, develops, troubleshoots, and maintains software interfaces to enterprise systems using approved SOA middle-tier tools as defined in the IT corporate standards.
Reviews work requests from clients and develops estimates for work to be performed based on industry standard estimation methodology.
Gathers business requirements and recommends solutions to clients for the improvement of existing or proposed systems to enhance the functionality being delivered.
Works with off shore partners under a global delivery model as required.
Collaborates with IS infrastructure, network and security teams to develop technical requirements necessary to implement a successful project with minimal risk.
Educates clients in understanding the operations and capabilities of their information systems.
Participates in a team environment and performs assignments as requested by the group or team lead. Executes multiple project assignments and coordinates priorities with team leads and clients.
Continually increases the understanding of utility business functions and processes and functionality in chosen technology track.
Efficiently utilizes Information Services standards, tools, equipment, and training.
Conforms to corporate procedures and Information Services guidelines.
Works with internal and external auditors to validate application controls and compliance.
Develops software testing, validation requirements, and use cases during the design process.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned by management.
Performs feasibility evaluations, estimates system analysis and programming time, computer resources, and related costs.
Performs the project leader role for small projects, directing and reviewing the work of team members.
Serves as a mentor to other IS personnel to enhance their capabilities.
This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.
Programmer Analyst III
Responsibilities of Programmer Analyst II
Designs and writes complex functional specifications and programs.
Creates new custom solutions when supported applications don’t include required functionality.
Improves application proficiency.
Utilizes project management techniques to develop project plans and track progress to optimize project resources. Coordinates project priorities with team members, team leaders and other IS Department groups.
Performs the project leader and/or technical lead role for small to medium projects by assigning, directing and reviewing the work of team members.
Works closely with chosen technology track vendors to understand the vendor application roadmap and potential impact on UNS business.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
(Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.)
Level II
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Minimum 5 years programming experience, with some demonstrated abilities in project management and business requirements definition.
Ability to exercise flexibility, initiative, good judgment and discretion.
Good organizational, time management, customer service and problem-solving skills and the ability to work accurately and meet deadlines with frequent interruptions.
General understanding of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, or equivalent education and/or experience.
2 years’ experience with products and functionality in chosen technology track.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Demonstrated aptitude for programming skills.
Good understanding of systems integration principles.
Level III
Minimum Qualifications
Typically has a minimum 8 years of experience in Information Technology with demonstrated experience in programming, project management, requirements definition, program development and systems design.
Demonstrated ability to envision new software solutions.
Demonstrated ability to make presentations to customers or professional peers.
Demonstrated ability to lead small project teams consisting of 2-4 technical resources, or serve as a project Technical Lead.
Good understanding of the business processes supported.
Detailed understanding of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, or equivalent education and/or experience.
5 years’ experience with products and functionality in chosen technology track.
2 or more years of successful project management experience.
Good understanding of systems integration and Services Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles.
Demonstrated aptitude for team leadership.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Demonstrated aptitude for programming skills.
Good understanding of systems integration principles.
Pay Rate: $88,000 - $120,000+ depending on experience
All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
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