Sr Software Engineer

Consumers Energy•Jackson, MI

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa. Location : This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to the One Energy Plaza headquarter located in Jackson, MI.  The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify). General Summary of Job Responsibilities The Applications and Analytics team is at the heart of innovation, powering Michigan’s future by crafting cutting-edge digital solutions that transform how our customers and communities experience energy. Guided by our Digital First strategy, we harness modern technical practices and agile methodologies to create intuitive, impactful software that drives measurable business value and enhances user experiences. Join a dynamic team where collaboration, creativity, and impact converge! We partner closely with business teams to uncover digital opportunities, prioritize high-impact outcomes, and deliver trustworthy, user-friendly technology. By embracing our CE Way principles—engaging on solutions, illuminating priorities, and minimizing waste—we build systems that are simple, helpful, and valuable. If you’re passionate about innovation, community, and shaping a sustainable energy future, come grow with us at Consumers Energy! The Sr Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications and systems. This role requires advanced technical expertise in programming languages and development tools to create solutions that meet user needs and business objectives. The Sr Software Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams including other engineers, designers, and product managers to ensure the software is functional, scalable, and reliable. Additionally, this role plays a key leadership role in mentoring junior and mid-level engineers while driving technical direction and architectural decisions.

Requirements

Strong ability to coach, mentor, and teach others, leading technical aspects for product teams, including architectural and development strategy
Demonstrates complex decision-making capabilities, with the ability to influence both technical and business stakeholders
Expertise in full-stack architecture, system design, and multiple development languages, demonstrating mastery of syntax, idioms, and toolsets
Able to evaluate and implement best practices in software engineering, including teaching fundamentals
Strong analytical skills in assessing challenges, applying problem-solving techniques, and refining engineering approaches to enhance technical solutions
Promotes collaboration within teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence, while maintaining a learning attitude to continuously improve expertise
Able to constructively critique the code of others based on principles of craftsmanship and leverage conflict resolution as a learning opportunity rather than negotiation
Bachelor's degree in computer, engineering or related discipline with four (4) or more years of relevant coding experience [OR] Associate's degree in computer, engineering or related discipline with six (6) or more years of relevant coding experience [OR] High school diploma/GED with eight (8) or more years of relevant coding experience

Nice To Haves

SAP ABAP Development
SAP PO

Responsibilities

Lead the team in Agile expertise and clean coding practices throughout the product lifecycle, providing extensive mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers
Support the team in growing their Agile, clean coding, and technical expertise
Drive the technical direction for solutions, ensuring the team understands and implements key technical concepts
Collaborate with other developers in an Agile team environment, leveraging clean coding principles
Make significant architectural decisions, applying best practices to system design while ensuring solutions meet non-functional requirements such as performance, scalability, security, and maintainability
Understand business context, nuances, and objectives, articulating how software solutions contribute to overall business value
Work on a team responsible for maintaining end-to-end solutions, addressing production bugs, and ensuring overall system reliability
Provide direct velocity on product development initiatives where needed
Other duties as assigned or may be necessary