Developer for Hitachi Service Suite

• Design, Develop, Test and support Hitachi Service Suite Application and other systems for leading public utility in Jackson, Michigan.
• Enjoy working as part of Agile team and delivery new functionality for internal business customers.
• Primary responsibility will be delivering new Service Suite Field Worker mobile application for completion by contractors.
• This includes strong knowledge of Service Suite application, configuration, compose, database and integration with SAP.
• Development of functional specifications to support new build / defect resolution activities.
• Participation in design, data mapping, data modeling, and program specification walkthroughs.
• Develop detailed analysis, design, and technical specifications ensuring technical compatibility and integration.
• Develop feasibility studies, time and cost estimates and establishment and implementation of new or revised applications systems and programs.
• Identify technology options and define the detailed specifications of technology solutions.
• Lead systems design, determine appropriate technical development and database architecture for applications.
• Support testing for defect resolution including development of test scenarios and scripts, execution and reporting of results using appropriate testing tools.
• Support QA Analysts in requirement interpretation, test case development, and data mining.
• Development and maintenance of business process procedures, process documentation and functional specifications for specific assigned business processes.
• Acting as a liaison with business users for defect management and resolution.
• Acting as a change advocate, providing information and support to business users on best practice use of application technology functionality.
• Ensure technical solutions pass security, architecture, and technical reviews.
• Provide systems expertise to system users, business partners, and other internal/external customers.
• Install, configure, test, and implement software applications, releases, patches, and fixes.
• Maintain application configuration parameters and system related documentation.
• Perform, enhance, and tune SQL queries, if applicable, and system related documentation.
• Build, maintain, and configure virtual server(s). Linux expertise is a plus.
• Support Risk, Issue, Change request and Defect tracking processes.
• Analyze and create security requirements for application, report, web and database servers and integrations and interface with other tools.
• Analyze and create application backup/recovery tools, procedures, and documentation.
• Test, implement and track custom developed enhancements, interfaces, portals, functions, queries, and stored procedures.
• Analyze and create application fail over and system availability procedures, best practices, and documentation.
• Test and document server, database, and PC operating system security patch testing.
• Knowledge of Clarity and Open Workbench.

Requirements

• Effective communication skills (oral and written). Self-Starter and able to work with all levels of IT and business.
• Exceptional understanding of Mobile Work Management all phases of Work Management from procurement to retirement.
• In-depth knowledge of PC usage and related software packages
• In-depth knowledge of one or more programming languages
• In-depth knowledge of the specific application(s) and technologies supporting the public utility and maintenance functions.

Technical Knowledge and Experience:

• Hitachi Energy Service Suite 9.8(or similar), GPS, Mobile GIS, SCCM, HP ALM, and Mobile Devices including Apple and Windows Panasonic Toughbook’s.
• Experience with Detailed knowledge of IT principles, methods, and practices in the assigned in the public gas Utility area - prior experience with ABB Service Suite implementations is highly desirable.
• Experience in IT systems development process and procedures.
• Experience with interpretation of business/functional requirements and the development of technical specifications
• Familiarity with Agile and all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Hands on experience in the implementation of performance monitoring principles and methods
• Experience delivering technical documentation and procedures.
• Experience designing systems security methods and procedures.
• Performed analysis using a variety of analytical methods.
• Proficiency in information and data management.
• Extensive experience in system design and application development.
• Hands-on experience in JSP, Java/JavaScript, C, C++.
• Knowledge of quality assurance principles, processes and testing requirements.
• Bachelor's is preferred in CS or CIS.
• Proficiency in information and data management.