Principal ETRM Developer

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Job Function Summary

Application Development Provides application software development services. Develops program logic for new applications or analyzes and modifies logic in existing applications. Codes, tests, debugs and documents software applications. Analyzes requirements and tests and integrates application components. Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented.

Key Job Information

Principal Application Developer 6016

Grade 9
Career Level: P5

Master Professional Requires a recognized expert within the company. Anticipates internal and or external business challenges, vendor and/or regulatory issues; recommends process, product or service improvements. Solves unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. Progression to this level is restricted on the basis of business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Programming/Software Development (PROG) Sets local or team-based standards for programming tools and techniques, including security guidelines, and the selection of appropriate development methods. Advises on application of standards and methods and ensures compliance. Takes technical responsibility for all stages and/or iterations in a software development project, providing method-specific technical advice and guidance to project stakeholders. Assigns work packages, monitors performance and manages change control dynamically to optimize productivity. Provides advice, guidance and assistance to less experienced colleagues as required.

Application Support (ASUP) Drafts and maintains procedures and documentation for applications support. Manages application enhancements to improve business performance. Advises on application security, licensing, upgrades, backups and disaster-recovery needs. Ensures that all requests for support are dealt with according to set standards and procedures.

Incident Management (USUP) Ensures that incidents are handled according to agreed procedures. Investigates escalated incidents to responsible service owners and seeks resolution. Facilitates recovery following resolution of incidents. Ensures that resolved incidents are properly documented and closed. Analyzes causes of incidents and informs service owners in order to minimize probability of recurrence and contribute to service improvement. Analyzes metrics and reports on performance of incident-management process.

Problem Management (PBMG) Ensures that appropriate action is taken to anticipate, investigate and resolve problems in systems and services. Ensures that such problems are fully documented within the relevant reporting system(s). Enablesdevelopment of problem solutions. Coordinates the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures. Analyzes patterns and trends.

Systems Design (DESN) Controls system design practice within an enterprise or industry architecture. Influences industry-based models for the development of new technology applications. Develops effective implementation and procurement strategies consistent with business needs. Ensures adherence to relevant technical strategies, policies, standards and practices (including security).

Systems Integration (SINT) Establishes standards and procedures across the IT service lifecycle (including the development lifecycle) in the areas of systems integration and testing and ensures that practitioners adhere to them. Manages resources to ensure that the systems integration function operates effectively.

Education/Experience/Certifications

Education Requires a bachelor's degree in business, computer science, engineering, management or other related field or equivalent experience.

Experience Typically 10 or more years in related field.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Functional Competencies

Advanced knowledge of business goals and scope of change initiatives

Advanced knowledge of user experience design frameworks

Advanced knowledge of change management processes

Advanced knowledge of software configuration

Advanced knowledge of operating system concepts

Advanced knowledge of database concepts

Intermediate knowledge of infrastructure concepts

Advanced knowledge of service continuity planning and support

General Competencies

Advanced customer-focus skills

Advanced accuracy skills

Advanced risk-management skills

Advanced oral and written communication skills

Advanced interpersonal skills

Advanced decision-making skills

Advanced organization and prioritization skills

Advanced meeting facilitation skills

Advanced team-building skills

Physical and Cognitive Demands

Cognitive Level

Substantial: Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.).

Cognitive

Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks

Ability to follow accuracy standards

Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks

Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment

Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress

Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change

Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback

Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement

Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks

Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization

Demonstrates sound memory

Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks

Schedule/Attendance

Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule [typically for nonexempt positions, although some exempt positions may have an established start/stop time]

Ability to work long hours

Ability to work a variable schedule

Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather

Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance [for part- time positions, change to part-time attendance]

Ability to work shift scheduleAbility to work on-call schedule

Physical Capabilities

• Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)
• Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
• Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 10lbs.
• Carrying: Up to 10lbs.

Environment:

Office/Hybrid/Travel within PGE Service Territory

PGE supports hybrid flexible work arrangements; and will have a combination of in-the-office and working offsite, however, these arrangements may need to change due to business needs or changes in responsibility. For this position, PGE will consider applicants who will work remotely or offsite with only occasional presence required in Portland, Oregon. We will consider a fully remote individual in the following states only: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin.

Compensation Range:

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.

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