Software Engineer

About the role

Work and Material Management (WAMM) in the Applications & Analytics (A&A) organization is responsible for the applications, data, and processes needed to intake new work and follow it through to completion within the utility company. This includes gathering requirements from customers, designing work, scheduling, and execution. The group is part of a larger technical wing of the company and is undergoing a digital-first transformation.

This is a hybrid role: onsite in Jackson, MI on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; remote on Monday and Friday.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement scalable applications supporting the Work and Material Management (WAMM) team within the Applications & Analytics organization.
• Build and maintain .NET 5.0+ backend services and modern frontend applications using Angular or React/Next.
• Develop cloud-first solutions, troubleshoot cloud-based issues, and contribute to Azure-focused modernization efforts.
• Maintain end-to-end solutions, resolve production bugs, and ensure high system reliability across critical utility workflows.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, product managers, and business stakeholders to deliver functional, scalable, and user-centered software.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, provide technical guidance, and support team upskilling initiatives.
• Contribute to an Agile System of Delivery, participate in paired programming, incremental design, and XP-aligned practices.
• Support integrations with SAP PO and BTP endpoints and assist with networking documentation such as firewall and IA diagrams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (required).
• Advanced Degree preferred but not mandatory.
• Equivalent experience considered for candidates with strong professional backgrounds.

Skills

• .NET 5.0+ Expertise: 4+ years of experience building enterprise-grade backend systems.
• Frontend Development: 4+ years of experience with Angular or React/Next.
• Team Upskilling: Proven ability to teach tools, techniques, and processes.
• Cloud-First Development: Strong troubleshooting and implementation skills in cloud environments.
• Stakeholder Communication: Comfortable engaging with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• End-to-End Ownership: Skilled in maintaining full-stack solutions and resolving production issues.
• Paired Programming
• Test Driven Development

Preferred Skills

• Agile System of Delivery
• Incremental Design
• CI/CD Pipelines
• XP Practices
• SAP PO/BTP
• .NET Framework 4.X
• PowerApps
• Azure
• VM Maintenance
• Networking Documentation (Firewalls, IA diagrams, flow mapping)
• Adaptability in evolving systems and processes

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance: Eligible employees and dependents receive coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full-time employment. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
• Dental Insurance: Eligible employees and dependents receive a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full-time employment.
• Vision Insurance: Eligible employees receive vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full-time employment.
• 401(k) Plan: Synectics offers all employees aged 21 or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year of employment.