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Primary Purpose:

The Smart Meter Analytics & Innovation Senior Software Engineer position is a hands-on full stack software engineer technical role that designs, develops, delivers, and maintains technology applications and systems. Working within an Agile/Scrum framework, this individual contributor is responsible for the development, enhancement, and maintenance for the Meter Data Systems group, providing specialized technical knowledge that will enable the IT Business organizations to achieve key quarterly and annual business objectives. This position will collaborate with company customers, staff, IT colleagues, and other stakeholders to define customer requirements and system interfaces, assess available technologies, and develop and present demonstrations of proposed software solutions. Acts as internal software developer consultant, providing technical guidance or business process expertise on the most complex projects while researching strategic planning matters from a technical or business standpoint. Develops N-Tier applications, including front-end or back-end features and functionality, such as systems, interfaces, databases, business intelligence systems, or other applications or systems that deliver business value. May work on more complex products, such as those with dependencies on systems or applications owned by other teams, demonstrating a strong ability to quickly solve challenging and unique technical problems facing the team.

As experienced member of software development teams, shares knowledge and provides coaching and mentorship to other software engineers. Demonstrates a strong ability to collaborate with team members of all skill levels to develop and upgrade systems and application software.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops, and maintains application and other system source code in accordance with business acceptance criteria. Works closely on testing efforts to routinely identify automation opportunities and to ensure deliverables meet user story (i.e., a unit of work that is delivered within a sprint - typically captured with a specific format) acceptance criteria. Provides technical input to translate business and functional requirements into documented technical specifications for reference or reporting. Drives adoption of strategies for continuous integration / continuous delivery, as well as current and newly adopted (modern) frameworks and toolsets within their team. End users for their work may include customers, enterprise business users, vendors, employees, or other teams within IT.
• Delivers end-to-end maintenance and support of all products and features owned by their product team, performing triage and responds to incidents as needed. Identifies opportunities for automation and integration for continuous improvement.
• Prepares for and leads reviews, walkthroughs, and demos of technical specifications and program code with other technical team members, communicating design, acceptance criteria, feature set, functionality, and limitations of applications to customers. Supports knowledge sharing amongst the team, and the development of other engineers in their technical skills through feedback, mentoring, paired programming, etc. Serves as a thought leader for further innovation and strategic opportunities.
• Works in alignment with agile mindset and values, working off user stories within an agile scrum team. Provides technical input into sprint planning, breaking down user stories and creating estimates, and planning to deliver within the sprint. Understands team dependencies and delivery impediments to proactively partner with other teams for effective delivery. Anticipates potential challenges that exist within the team's area of ownership. Participates in team's agile ceremonies, utilizing the five ceremonies involved in Scrum methodology to self-organize within their team and collaboratively drive development and the delivery of business value. Collaborates with internal and external team members across the technology organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Hybrid Schedule:

• Although the schedule may vary, typically this will allow the employee to work onsite two to three days per week and remotely on the remaining workdays.

• Must reside in Southern California or be willing to relocate upon hire.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Science, related field or equivalent training and/or experience.
• 5 years - Progressive experience in software engineering, delivering IT solutions across one or more products, systems, and/or platforms coupled with strong business acumen.
• Software Delivery Frameworks - Strong knowledge of delivery frameworks such as Agile Scrum, Kanban, and/or Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Proven ability to execute projects in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Application Development - Strong ability to develop applications, including developing on one operating system or designing complex multi-tiered applications.
• Development Languages - Knowledge and understanding of one or more IT programming languages, frameworks, and database architectures, and ability to write code and develop applications using those languages. Microsoft .Net and RDBMS is required.
• Will require occasional work outside of normal business hours and/or 24/7 response availability for system and application maintenance, enhancements, production releases and/or operational emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year - Experience working with DevSecOps practices, integrating development, security, and operations into enterprise software development, e.g., Continuous Integrations / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, test automation, etc.
• Automation and Security Concepts - Knowledge of Automation and Security Concepts (e.g., test automation, code coverage, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, etc.).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Note: SDG&E strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.

SDG&E offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as other merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.