Software Development Analyst II - Finance and HR Applications Location: Rapid City, SD, United States Job ID: 35613 Date Posted: Feb 10, 2025 Position will close at 12:00am CT on Feb 18, 2025 Salary: $ 77450 to $ 116200 Annually Share: share to e-mail Apply Now > Job Description Job Specifications Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other. Position summary: As a key member of the Enterprise Applications team - Financial & HR Applications, the Software Development Analyst will, under minimal supervision, interact with clients, team members and leadership to gather requirements for the analysis of business problems. Determine feasible solutions to problems and submit proposed solutions to management. Develop specifications, construct, enhance, and maintain functions, and install and support vendor packages. Develop programs in one or more platforms. Prepare and maintain application system and function documentation. Pay Range:$77,450 - $116,200 (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.) Reporting Relationship:Senior Manager, Applications Location: Rapid City, South Dakota Relocation Assistance:Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process. Essential Functions: • Serve as software developer and provide ongoing application support on Financial and HR related technical projects. • Work with IT and other business team members in all phases of software implementation/software development lifecycles, including identifying and documenting requirements, creating technical design documents, developing and testing solutions, troubleshooting and resolving application issues. This includes vendor-supplied patches and fixed. • Design, develop, and test integrations (file or web-services based) between applications as necessary across the enterprise • Create SQL scripts to correct data and/or to answer ad-hoc data requests and partner with business intelligence teams to generate data to produce enterprise reporting solutions. Work with the database administration and other IT infrastructure teams as the need arises for environment configuration. • Devise or modify procedures to solve problems related to applications issues, troubleshoot user support problems, and be actively involved with application performance planning. • Take proactive steps to evaluate issues, determine alternatives, and implement the appropriate solution for the client group. Provide follow-up to ensure successful implementation of designs and enhancements. • Participate and ensure compliance with IT change control and SOX processes. • Be available as part of a rotating on-call schedule to respond during non-working hours, especially related to project target dates and company emergencies. Additional Responsibilities: • Work with Technology Integration and/or the business users to design and deliver training for content management solutions. • Stay up to date on changes and advances in technology that could affect the company. Additionally, monitor Microsoft Alerts and the roadmap to proactively support impacted ECM solutions as we lead the design, customer notifications, and implementation of new SharePoint Online features. • Show transparency and teamwork by collaborating, mentoring, and cross training peer developers on all new ECM solutions and software development. What Is Required: • Associate's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related specialty or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Minimum of 3 years professional experience with software development and supporting application systems or combination of experience and education. • Excellent oral and written communication, customer service, leadership, time management, and organizational skills along with demonstrating the ability to prioritize, work within challenging situations, and adapt quickly when business priorities change. • Capable of working independently with vendors, IT team members, and business partners - both locally and remotely - in managing software requirements and system support, while ensuring that team members and leadership are kept well informed of progress. • Consistently maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance to ensure team cohesion, meet project deadlines, and contribute to the achievement of organizational objectives. This includes being punctual, meeting or exceeding performance standards, and reliably supporting day-to-day operations. What Is Desired: • Depending upon assignments, experience with programming languages and related technologies including PeopleCode, PowerBuilder, C#, Java, JavaScript, IIS, XML, PowerShell. • Prior experience supporting ERP system landscapes or Financial systems (PeopleSoft FSCM/HCM, Oracle EPM, PowerPlan, and/or Utilities International are preferred). • Knowledge in database design and writing SQL queries with SQL Server, Oracle, or another database. This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply. About our Company:We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas). Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance. Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information. Wage: 77450 to 116200 Share: mail Apply Now >