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Application Development Analyst

Puget Sound Energy
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Washington, Bothell
19900 North Creek Parkway (Show on map)
May 12, 2026
Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now. PSE'sIT Application Solutionsteam is looking for qualified candidates to fill anopenApplication Development Analystposition! Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process. Job Description Designs, develops, modifies, debugs and evaluates programs for functional or operational areas. Analyzes complex business problems to be solved with automated systems. Provides technical expertise in identifying, evaluating and developing systems and procedures that are cost-effective and meet user requirements. Analyzes existing programs or formulates logic for new systems, devises logic procedures, prepares flowcharting, performs coding and tests/debugs programs. Participates in hardware/software selection, and vendor selection. Assists with development of annual and 5-year capital IT budgets. Participates in business strategies, objectives and drivers. Develops conversion and system implementation plans. Prepares and obtains approval of system and programming documentation. Recommends changes in development, maintenance and system standards. Configures system settings and options; plans and executes unit, integration and acceptance testing; and creates specifications for systems to meet business requirements. Designs details of automated systems. May train users in conversion and implementation of system. Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety. Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations. Job Responsibilities Diagnoses problems, develops and implements (specialized technical requirements as shown in attachment) environment solutions with oversight from Sr Application Developers. Solid understanding of relevant business processes so that they can be modeled in internal systems. Maintains or develops simple to moderately complex application components (analysis, design, development and implementation of solutions) based on functional requirements in the (specialized technical requirements as shown in attachment) environments. Provides necessary coordination, facilitating interactive analysis and design sessions with representatives of business line and functional units. Responsible for defining scope and process to gather/establish business requirements of new developments to meet changing business needs. Establishes and manages project plans. Assists project manager in scheduling and budget tasks. Works collaboratively with other team members, as required during the development cycle of assigned projects. Provides guidance to business and functional units in developing tests and training plans and materials. Carries out detailed system design and writes specs for development. Specifies and applies testing and quality monitoring procedures. Provides necessary coordination, facilitating interactive analysis and design sessions with representatives of business line and functional units. Understands and helps implement the overall IT strategy via direct experience in tactical projects and specific user requirements. Serves as a resource in designing, configuring and implementing systems that support the company's business and operational needs. Provides leadership and mentoring to subordinates. Understands the annual and 5-year capital IT budgets. Participant in project initiation and defines high-level requirements. Is involved in security/authorization set-up, user documentation, data interface design, data migration and reconciliation. Writes functional requirements, develops test plans, and works with production issues. Works collaboratively with internal Database Administrators. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in related field, or combination of specialized training or experience and two years of directly relevant experience. Demonstrated experience with three or more programming languages (specialized technical requirements as shown in attachment) and strong knowledge of office applications (e.g. Microsoft Office). Previous coursework, certifications in ETRMS. Experience with minimum of 2+ years hands on application maintenance support experience including break/fix ticket queue response in ServiceNow or similar tool, after hours On-Call (rotation), upgrades, patching and certificate management Demonstrated ability to resolve simple production issues in business applications both on-prem and vendor SaaS solutions. Experience programming simple to moderate data ETL scripts and stores procedures such as SQL SSIS/SSRS, Python, C#, .NET. Previous coursework or experience in SharePoint 2007 and 2010 or newer. Familiar with project and software development using one or more SDLC methodologies including Agile framework. Knowledge of basic security protocols such as role-based access control (RBAC), AD groups, etc. Some prior experience on Energy Trading and Risk Mgmt (ETRM) or energy settlements preferred. Understands and follows project and software development methodologies and processes. Experience with at least one full life cycle implementation of a new application or purchased application. Demonstrated experience in defining scope and requirements of new developments to meet changing business requirements. Knowledge of systems and/or business analysis design concepts. Demonstrated proficiency in the applied use of systems and process analysis tools. Ability to facilitate interactive design and functional specification sessions. Strong analytical problem-solving, and conceptual skills. Must be a "team player" able to work with management in developing and implementing new processes and enabling systems. Able to work with end user groups to define application needs and identify feasible solutions. Proactive, self-motivated with the ability to motivate others and has a customer-focused service attitude. Good organizational skills, with the ability to meet objectives and effectively multi-task. Ability to work with multiple levels of the organization, both technical and non-technical. Desired Qualifications An analytical approach to problem-solving, coupled with the ability to conceptualize systems. Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal skills with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms. Excellent technical writing and system documentation skills. Experience with either SQL Server or Oracle database management tools. Experience with Microsoft Windows Server. Additional Information At PSE, we value our employees and provide them with opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. To learn more about why PSE is a great place to work, see our Employee Value Proposition, which highlights our commitment to employee growth, work-life balance, and meaningful career opportunities in the energy sector. The pay range for this position is$88,900.00-$157,300.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses. PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year.Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com). Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy. Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.