Position Description

Utilizes formal program design methodologies and techniques to design and write complex functional specifications and programs. Creates new custom service-oriented solutions to integrate enterprise applications both internally and with vendors and partners that ensure secure, on-time, and cost-effective delivery with minimal system and business impact while maintaining compliance with IT and product architecture and standards. Serves as a resource for solving complex problems while recommending solutions to evolving business processes. Implements software solutions that are in alignment with long term strategic goals and industry technology trends. Develops and supports complex enterprise-wide IT applications and SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) Middle Tier Interfaces used by multiple business units. Assists IS personnel and consults with business clients in the use of information technology and application systems. Works directly with application vendors, application service providers, SaaS, and cloud computing providers to meet UNS business needs. Works closely with the IT Enterprise Architecture and IT Security teams to ensure application architecture is consistent with overall IT architecture and security strategies.

Position-Related Responsibilities

System Integrator I

• Design secure, loosely decoupled, low maintenance and highly scalable integration solutions
• Utilizes formal program design methodologies and techniques.
• Designs and writes complex functional specifications and programs.
• Creates new custom solutions when supported applications don’t include required functionality.
• Performs software analysis, code analysis, requirements analysis, software review, identification of metrics, and system risk analysis.
• Plans, coordinates, measures, monitors, controls, and reports on the development and maintenance of software using disciplined and quantifiable methods.
• Improves application proficiency.
• Develops software testing, validation requirements, and use cases during the design process.
• Responsible for analysis of current programs including performance, diagnosis, and troubleshooting of problem programs, and developing solutions.
• Develops service-oriented solutions to integrate enterprise applications both internally and with vendors and partners.
• Serves as a resource for solving complex software problems.
• Recommends solutions to evolving business processes.
• Implements software solutions that are in alignment with long term strategic goals and industry technology trends.
• Designs, develops, troubleshoots, supports, and configures information systems to support business processes across multiple departments and business units.
• Develops designs, program specifications, data access, output reports, and input specifications. Assures that the design, programming, testing and documentation for assigned systems are correct, complete and up-to-date.
• Designs, develops, troubleshoots, and maintains software interfaces to enterprise systems using approved SOA middle-tier tools as defined in the IT corporate standards.
• Reviews work requests from clients and develops estimates for work to be performed based on industry standard estimation methodology.
• Gathers business requirements and recommends solutions to clients for the improvement of existing or proposed systems to enhance the functionality being delivered.
• Works with off shore partners under a global delivery model as required.
• Collaborates with IS infrastructure, network and security teams to develop technical requirements necessary to implement a successful project with minimal risk.
• Educates clients in understanding the operations and capabilities of their information systems.
• Participates in a team environment and performs assignments as requested by the group or team lead. Executes multiple project assignments and coordinates priorities with team leads and clients.
• Continually increases the understanding of utility business functions and processes and functionality in chosen technology track.
• Efficiently utilizes Information Services standards, tools, equipment, and training.
• Conforms to corporate procedures and Information Services guidelines.
• Works with internal and external auditors to validate application controls and compliance.
• Performs feasibility evaluations, estimates system analysis and programming time, computer resources, and related costs.
• Serves as a mentor to other IS personnel to enhance their integration capabilities.
• Utilizes project management techniques to develop project plans and track progress to optimize project resources. Coordinates project priorities with team members, team leaders and other IS Department groups.
• Performs the project leader and/or technical lead role for small to medium projects by assigning, directing and reviewing the work of team members.
• Works closely with chosen technology track vendors to understand the vendor application roadmap and potential impact on UNS business.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by management.
• Provide guidance and direction in the migration of point-to-point integration to a service-oriented architecture
• This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

System Integrator II

• Designs service-oriented solutions to integrate enterprise applications both internally and with vendors and partners.
• Updates job knowledge by studying state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, computer equipment, and participates in educational opportunities.
• Identifies and recommends improvements to the software life cycle process itself.
• Demonstrates expert knowledge of program design methodologies and techniques.
• Evaluates and identify new and emerging technologies for implementation.
• Recognized as a technology expert and serves as a resource for solving complex problems.
• Recognized as a functional expert that recommends solutions to evolving business processes.
• Implements new architecture and software solutions that are in alignment with long term strategic goals and industry technology trends.
• This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

(Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.)

System Integrator I Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years programming experience, with skills in business requirements definition. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to envision new software solutions.
• Demonstrated ability in developing new applications using disciplined and quantifiable methods.
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science or related technology disciplines is required.

 System Integrator I Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with products and functionality in chosen technology track.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated aptitude for programming skills.

System Integrator II Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years programming experience, with some demonstrated abilities in project management and business requirements definition.
• Ability to exercise flexibility, initiative, good judgment and discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to lead small project teams consisting of 2-4 technical resources or serve as a project Technical Lead.
• Demonstrated ability to make presentations to customers or professional peers.
• Good organizational, time management, customer service and problem-solving skills and the ability to work accurately and meet deadlines with frequent interruptions.
• General understanding of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

System Integrator II Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred qualifications of Level I.
• 2 years of experience with products and functionality in chosen technology track.
• Good understanding of systems integration principles.