Systems Analyst IT Middleware

POSITION PURPOSE

The Systems Analyst IT Middleware supports IT and business users to work more efficiently using DevOps tools to automate work and ensure security. Supports testing and quality assurance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with implementing continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines.
• Supports development teams with infrastructure needs.
• Learns and implements best practices for system administration and configuration management.
• Assists with improving, automating, and scaling IT infrastructure.
• Helps the DevOps team to respond quickly to issues and user requests.
• Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in technology, computer science, or equivalent experience.
• Experience using a programming language and/or Structured Query Language (SQL).
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas.
• Strong business acumen, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.

Knowledge and Skills

• Willingness and ability to acquire expertise in supporting other programming languages and tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

About MGE

MGE generates and distributes electricity to 163,000 customers in Dane County, Wisconsin, and purchases and distributes natural gas to 176,000 customers in seven south-central and western Wisconsin counties. MGE is a regulated utility subsidiary of the investor-owned public utility holding company MGE Energy, Inc. MGE's roots in the Madison area date back more than 150 years.

An industry leader, MGE was among the first utilities nationwide to commit to net-zero carbon electricity by 2050, consistent with global climate science. Your community energy company is investing in a more sustainable future for the benefit of all our customers, investors, and employees. As your community energy company, we are committed to this area and its people. We take responsibility to:

• Plan and provide a safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy supply that balances the needs and values of those we serve.
• Provide information and education to serve our customers and stakeholders and help inform their energy decisions.
• Preserve and protect our environment while providing affordable, reliable energy.
• Encourage and support economic and business development to keep our economy strong and vibrant.
• Engage in open and honest dialogue, partnership, and collaboration to best serve our customers and the broader community.

Our Values

• Safety: Safety is a core value at MGE. The safety of our employees, customers, and communities is our top priority. Our culture initiatives continuously improve our safety performance. MGE has earned numerous safety awards for this safety performance, including the AGA Leading Indicator Safety Award.
• Reliability: We invest in our people and in our systems to help ensure top-ranked energy reliability that helps to maintain the economic health and vitality of the communities we serve. MGE is a national leader in electric reliability.
• Sustainability: With a commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement, we take a holistic and proactive approach to sustainable practices company-wide.
• Equity: We are committed to equity and inclusion in our service to our customers, in our workplace, and in our broader community, and we value diverse perspectives, ideas, cultures, and backgrounds.

MGE's parent company is MGE Energy, Inc., a public utility holding company. Its common stock trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market. For more information, visit mge.com and mgeenergy.com.

JOB LOCATION

The position is hybrid, and office days are in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, where MGE is an active participant in community efforts to preserve the area's extraordinary quality of life. We offer free, on-site parking and are located near biking trails and bus stops. Many employees enjoy the use of our many on-site EV charging stations.