Application Developer Senior Principal

Requisition ID: 16816

 

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

 

Why Work at SRP

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

 

Summary

The Senior Principal Application Developer provides information technology services to SRP.  A solution architect that designs, engineers, and develops software using IT and OT platforms such as GIS, dSCADA, DERMS and other technologies.   This position leads discussions by gathering requirements from multiple business entities.  High engagement with multiple teams in providing technical leadership to meet complex business problems.  Lead development efforts for the proposed IT solutions. 

What You'll Do

• Software Development, Database Administration, Data Warehouse Analysis, Systems Programming, Network Engineering, Data Storage, or Unified Communications & Messaging that require a significant knowledge of multiple IT functions  
• Acts as solutions architect for information and operation technology solutions 
• Plans and develops the scope of projects which have an important effect on major organization programs  
• Maintains liaison with individuals and units within or outside ITS with responsibility for acting independently on technical matters  
• Acts as a project leader on projects of major scope and importance in order to ensure projects' technical and financial objectives are met  
• Performs as a staff consultant for SRP in an IT specialty type of software or hardware or a program function in the application of advanced concepts, principles and processes   
• Is recognized as an expert and advisor within the organization and has in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function. 
• Anticipates internal and/or external business challenges and/or regulatory issues; recommends process, product or service improvements. Solves unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. 
• Contributes to the development of functional strategy. 
• Leads teams or projects with broad visibility to achieve milestones and objectives. 
• Progression to this level is typically restricted on the basis of business requirements.
• Typically operates with broad latitude in a complex environment.

What It Takes To Succeed

Experience

A minimum of 14 years professional experience in related field plus professional recognition.

Education

Completion of a Bachelor's Degree plus an additional 36 graduate level college semester hours from an accredited institution in an area of specialty.

Testing and Certifications

 

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona. We are taking steps to protect the health and well-being of all team members, and by following a number of health and safety protocols, to reduce the risk of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

 

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol fr