Prin Software Engineer

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.     This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa. Location : This position is onsite minimally 3 days a week at The CE Innovation Center located in Jackson, MI. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

The interview process for this position will consist of both a panel interview as well as technical interview/assessment

General Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Applications and Analytics team is at the heart of innovation, powering Michigan’s future by crafting cutting-edge digital solutions that transform how our customers and communities experience energy. Guided by our Digital First strategy, we harness modern technical practices and agile methodologies to create intuitive, impactful software that drives measurable business value and enhances user experiences. Join a dynamic team where collaboration, creativity, and impact converge! We partner closely with business teams to uncover digital opportunities, prioritize high-impact outcomes, and deliver trustworthy, user-friendly technology. By embracing our CE Way principles—engaging on solutions, illuminating priorities, and minimizing waste—we build systems that are simple, helpful, and valuable. If you’re passionate about innovation, community, and shaping a sustainable energy future, come grow with us at Consumers Energy! The Principal Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications and systems at an expert level. This role requires a deep understanding of programming languages, development methodologies, and emerging technologies to create scalable, high-performance solutions that align with business objectives. The Principal Software Engineer plays a critical leadership role in shaping technical direction, mentoring engineers across experience levels, and driving industry innovation while ensuring system architecture and best practices are continuously refined and optimized. The role could include placement on a paid on-call rotation to provide operational support coverage outside of normal business hours for critical business application(s). Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide strategic guidance on improving quality throughout the software development lifecycle, implementing new best practices Define and maintain the vision for integrated solutions that optimize performance, scalability, security, and maintainability Drive the technical direction for integrated solutions, ensuring teams understand and implement best practices Collaborate with developers in an Agile environment, applying clean coding principles Apply advanced architectural principles to design and evolve system structures Provide direct technical velocity where necessary, contributing hands-on expertise to critical projects Conduct paired coding, mentoring, and interviewing to support talent development and growth Actively mentor and coach engineers in clean coding techniques, Agile methodologies, and software craftsmanship Represent the company in industry forums and conferences, contributing thought leadership to the