Software Engineer

Description :

• Work and Material Management (WAMM) in the Applications & Analytics (A&A) organization are responsible for the apps, data, and processes needed to intake new work and follow it all the way to completion within the utility company. That's everything from getting requirements from customers and designing the work, to scheduling and building. The group is a part of a larger technical wing of the company and is currently undergoing a digital first transformation.
• Hybrid Work - Work onsite in Jackson, MI on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; remote on Monday and Friday
• Software Design - Architect, design, and implement scalable applications supporting the Work and Material Management (WAMM) team within the Applications & Analytics organization.
• Application Development - Build and maintain .NET 5.0+ backend services and modern frontend applications using Angular or React/Next.
• Cloud Engineering - Develop cloud-first solutions, troubleshoot cloud-based issues, and contribute to Azure-focused modernization efforts.
• System Reliability - Maintain end-to-end solutions, resolve production bugs, and ensure high system reliability across critical utility workflows.
• CrossFunctional Collaboration - Work closely with engineers, designers, product managers, and business stakeholders to deliver functional, scalable, and usercentered software.
• Technical Leadership - Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, provide technical guidance, and support team upskilling initiatives.
• Agile Delivery - Contribute to an Agile System of Delivery, participate in paired programming, incremental design, and XPaligned practices.
• Integration Work - Support integrations with SAP PO and BTP endpoints and assist with networking documentation such as firewall and IA diagrams.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field required.
• Advanced Degree preferred but not mandatory.
• Equivalent Experience considered for candidates with strong professional backgrounds.
• Required skills:
  
  • .NET 5.0+ Expertise - 4+ years of experience building enterprise-grade backend systems.
  • Frontend Development - 4+ years of experience with Angular or React/Next.
  • Team Upskilling - Proven ability to teach tools, techniques, and processes.
  • CloudFirst Development - Strong troubleshooting and implementation skills in cloud environments.
  • Stakeholder Communication - Comfortable engaging with both technical and nontechnical audiences.
  • EndtoEnd Ownership - Skilled in maintaining full-stack solutions and resolving production issues.
  • Paired Programming
  • Test Driven Development
• Preferred Skills:
  
  • Agile System of Delivery
  • Incremental Design
  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • XP Practices
  • SAP PO/BTP
  • .NET Framework 4.X
  • PowerApps
  • Azure
  • VM Maintenance
  • Networking Documentation - Firewalls, IA diagrams, and flow mapping.
  • Adaptability - Comfortable navigating evolving systems and processes.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.