Sr Software Engineer

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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.

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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).

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.

• 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

• 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
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