Job Description
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
Inclusion and Diversity
CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
Learn more in the “About Us” section of our careers web site.
As a Senior GIS Developer, you will act as a consultant to the business client for technology solutions, managing client expectations and serving as one of primary client interfaces.
Specifically, you’ll have the opportunity to:
Collaborate with developers, specialists, product owners and stakeholders in conceptualizing, developing, and maintaining software products in support of CNP Electric and Gas operations.
Work with other developers, system administrators, and vendor support to resolve production issues.
Assist with determining appropriate technologies for future endeavors.
Develop and support software including applications, database integration, interfaces, and new functionality enhancements to fulfill business requirements and in accord to CNP development and architectural standards.
Write clean, high-quality, high-performance, maintainable code, and produce clear and concise documentation.
Mentor junior developers through code review and pair programming.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Applications or related industry.
Five (5) years of experience in custom web, desktop and mobile GIS application development; database development in Oracle with PL/SQL.
Preferred:
Knowledge and experience in utility network.
Coaching or mentoring junior developers
Consulting experience
Houston, TX
Company Overview?
Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
Natural ???Gas
We sell and deliver natural gas to more than 4.5 million homes and businesses in eight states: Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota (including Minneapolis), Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas (including greater Houston area). We are investing in modernizing our natural gas infrastructure and are committed to eliminating cast-iron pipe in all our territories.
Electric Transmission?? and Distribution and Power Generation????
We maintain the wires, poles and electric infrastructure serving more than 2.5 million metered customers in the greater Houston area and in southwestern Indiana. We also own and operate nearly 1,300 megawatts of electric generation capacity in Indiana. We are committed to the reliable delivery of electricity generated from power plants and renewable energy resources to homes and businesses.
Competitive Energy Businesses??
Our competitive energy businesses include three areas: natural gas marketing and energy-related services; energy efficiency, sustainability and infrastructure modernization solutions; and construction and repair services for pipeline systems, primarily natural gas. Our competitive energy businesses’ footprint spans nearly 40 states.
CenterPoint Energy Home Service Plus®
?????For over 80 years, HSP has provided heating and cooling solutions for Minnesota homeowners. We proudly offer expert repair, along with service and maintenance plans, and professional sales for both gas and electric equipment.
CenterPoint Energy and HomeServe
We are partnering with HomeServe, a trusted nationwide provider of emergency home repair programs, in our natural gas markets in Texas and in Houston to offer our customers service repair plans that reduce the stress and expense from the unexpected. - See more at: https://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/corporate/about-us/company-overview#sthash.Bs7wjgA1.dpuf