Sr. Software Engineer - Integration at Ameren Services Company in St. Louis, Missouri

Job Description:

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:

About The Position

• Analyzes, designs, codes, tests, configures and modifies software projects and/or products or enhancements using various programming languages, technologies and development methodologies.


• Designs, develops, tests, debugs and implements application, software and/or operating system components, software tools, and utilities; conducts performance testing.


• Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented and monitored to guarantee availability and increase efficiency.


• Generates systems software engineering policies, standards and procedures.


• Completes technical documentation for multiple functions, including but not limited to testing, QA, training, troubleshooting, operating, and/or procedures for installation and maintenance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Works across multiple systems and takes a holistic view on systems.


• Analyzes business problems to design solutions.


• Implements and tests complex code changes for specific requirements or application/standalone program.


• Provides input into technological process/standards/ methodology for cloud-based configuration; identifies gaps and develops training plans.


• Performs root cause analysis and develops action plan and priorities for backlogs (identifying short- and long-term solutions); may lead implementation of plan.


• Independently handles high-impact, critical software/systems monitoring issues and tickets/incidents.


• Analyzes business needs and develops plans to implement software requirements in conjunction with business analysts and architects.


• Reviews and develops solutions for cloud-based technology requirements; assesses solutions (build in-house vs. buy) and develops reports for senior leadership.


• Liaises with business analysts, may present at client meetings to gather and understand client requirements, may present technical point of view.


• Demonstrates strong working knowledge and understanding of Ameren's business to provide quality technical feedback and influence technological and development plans enterprise-wide client applications in support of the Digital organization's objectives.


• Acts as agile software development subject matter expert, leads and guides team members on development practices in agile environments; collaborates with scrum masters and coaches to move projects forward.


• Works closely with business analysts and architects to develop requirements and translates into one or more API-led connectivity solutions (integrations, interfaces, proxies, objects, shared code library, etc.); reviews options to identify best solution and provides design for selected solution.


• Leads the development and execution of implementation plans as they relate to API led solutions; identifies and documents implementation risks of such solutions.


• Utilizes relevant technologies in order to design, develop, document and support complex integration solutions utilizing design patterns, reference architectures and best practices.


• Automates API builds and deploys utilizing relevant technologies.


• Collaborates with various stakeholders to test new and modified application solutions utilizing test-driven development when possible; understands methods and technologies for load and performance testing of APIs.


• Works closely with domain and enterprise architects to gather perspective on emerging and/or existing technologies related to API development and management; contributes to referential documentation related to API development standards and best practices.


• Mentors other developers for designing integrations, interfaces, proxies, business objects and business services, as needed.


• Coaches co-workers and provides feedback to enhance skills and knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in engineering, mathematics, computer science or business.


• 7+ years of relevant experience

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

Good analytical, communication, leadership and human relations skills required.

Additional Information

Ameren's selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.