Title: Associate Enterprise Technology Developer Entry
Sacramento, CA, US, 95817
Minimum Pay Rate: $84,094.40
Maximum Pay Rate: $111,342.40
Civil Service Status: Civil Service
Apply by Date: 01/23/2026
Posting Type: Open
This posting intends to fill one (1) regular full-time vacancy AND establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies for up to two (2) years. This position is being posted at both Entry and Journey levels. Please note that only one candidate will be selected and hired from these postings. This posting is for the Entry level. If you would like to be considered for the Journey (#2662) level, you must also submit an application to that level.
Our team is looking for an enthusiastic self-starter to join us on an exciting entry of ERP and technology transformation. You will be part of a team responsible for leading the charge in SAP new technologies and the Business Technology Platform (BTP). You will be contributing your knowledge and expertise while working collaboratively with an established team of experienced SAP developers to build customer centric solutions and applications that leverages SAP clean core technologies and best practices. This position offers promising upward mobility and opportunities to lead in key areas.
Purpose
To provide technical support and analysis in a broad range of information technology areas including the planning, design, development, installation, operation, and enhancement of the SMUD’s enterprise applications to ensure a state-of-the-art, stable, accurate, and reliable computing environment that meets the needs of the organization.
Nature and Scope
This classification is comprised of two levels: Level "E" is the entry-level where incumbents are provided formal training and/or certification for progression to the journey-level of the classification. The incumbent is promoted/progressed to the journey level "J" upon successful completion of all training and/or certification requirements for the classification. Incumbents hired at the entry-level are required to successfully progress to the journey-level within 18 to 60 months, depending on the length of the training and/or certification program. If an employee is unsuccessful with progressing to the journey-level they will return to last class held or separate from SMUD.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Enterprise Systems Design
- Plan, analyze, design, develop, implement, and maintain enterprise applications by utilizing other development support tools for the SMUD’s interfaces, data conversions, custom transactions, forms and reports
- Develop detailed designs, defining user requirements
- Participate in workflow process design, development, testing, administration and maintenance.
- Documenting business processes and transaction steps
- Address integration and interface issues between enterprise applications and non-enterprise applications.
- Develop customizations for enterprise application transactions and user exits
- Develop testing criteria/scenarios and conducting testing and debugging (utilizing enterprise application debugging tools)
- Planning implementation strategies
- Provide technical documentation on custom transactions, interfaces, forms, reports, workflow, document imaging and other enterprise application objects
- Support and administration of document imaging and data archiving needs
- Communicating technical information and offer guidance to staff and/or end-user community
- Enterprise Applications: Reliability and Productivity
- Analyze the need for modifications and enhancements to existing enterprise application(s) and/or infrastructure by evaluating the effectiveness of the current modules
- Performing needs, feasibility, and gap analysis
- Identify needed changes and enhancements
- Perform workflow and process analysis
- Identify impacts to business processes
- Revise user and system requirements
- Design modifications
- Prepare change notices
- Modification integration
- Develop testing criteria and conduct testing
- Provide technical consultation and solutions
- Enterprise Applications: Optimization
- Technical support for overall effectiveness of the use of enterprise application systems by end-users
- Support functional analysts in developing training information
- Provide information to functional analysts on the use of programs and procedures
- Troubleshoot user and technical obstacles
- Provide technical consultation and solutions
- Troubleshoot system problems
- Establish training needs
- Develop training materials
- Conduct classroom and on-the-job training on the use of programs and procedures
- Project Management
- Plan, coordinate, prioritize, monitor, guide, and review/conduct work activities associated with department internal/external projects, in accordance with established task objectives and schedule, as outlined in the project plan/contract
- Plan, coordinate, prioritize, monitor, and guide work activities with work-unit employees to meet established task objectives and deadlines
- Communicate with team members and incorporate their input to processes and techniques
- Provide staff training
- Promote staff safety and a safe work environment
- Assist in selecting and orienting new personnel
- Evaluate work performance results
- Participate as team member in accomplishing objectives
- Assist in administering the department budget by planning, monitoring, and revising schedules, work plans, expenditures, and assignments
- Refer problems to supervision/management where solutions are not readily achievable
- Perform or assist in the preparation of procurement or bid documents; the evaluation of proposals; and the recommendation of awards to contractors or vendors.
- Performs related duties as required.
Required Education
- High School diploma or equivalent
Required Experience Qualifications
- One or more (1+) years experience as a technical analyst in the area of day-to-day design, development, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise applications
Knowledge Of
Methods and techniques for planning, organizing, and controlling work activities; Methods and techniques for report preparation and writing; Enterprise application system performance; Concepts and principles related to change management and reengineering principles; Industry trends related to business and information technology; Principles of systems analysis, design, development, and management; Concepts and methods for development in enterprise applications; Techniques related to transformation rules and data mapping specifications; Concepts and methods for document imaging and data archiving; Concepts and methods for workflow; Standard operating procedures for modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software.
Skills To
Compile and prepare technical, statistical, and/or analytical reports; Assist in analyzing complex issues and develop/implement resolution alternatives; Analyze procedures/systems and develop operational improvements; assist in implementation; Participate in preparing a business case to with the relative costs and benefits of a potential action; Participate in configuring enterprise software and/or provide programming/development support; Express ideas/facts clearly and concisely to individuals or groups, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; Read and interpret plans, diagrams, and specifications; Participate to solve interface, conversion, and programming issues while considering economic and system limitations; Prioritize own work assignments to meet expected timeframe; Use of development tools and languages; Communicate effectively orally and in writing internally/externally; Establish and maintain effective internal/external working relationships and work effectively in diverse teams; Demonstrate honesty, integrity and respect for others, a willingness to be flexible and open to change, and exhibit personal responsibility for safety.
Desirable Qualifications
- Computer Science degree from an accredited institution or closely related field
- JavaScript,HTML5, CSS
- Python, Node.js, Java, SQL
- REST/OData
- Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD
- AI/ML
- MVC architecture and cloud platforms
- Experience with SAP and BTP technologies is desirable
Physical Requirements
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) - Who We Are
As the nation's sixth-largest community-owned electric service provider, we're proud of our reputation as one of the best places to work in Sacramento. Our employees tell us in our engagement surveys they're "Happy, satisfied and engaged" which helps create a workplace that best serves our customers. Sacramento was named as the 2nd happiest place to work in America by Forbes Magazine. Lake Tahoe, San Francisco and the world-renowned Napa Valley are within easy driving distance of our locations.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
SMUD celebrates diversity, and inspires an inclusive culture based on trust and respect to create belonging and connection among our employees, customers, and communities. By working together, we are powering positive, equitable opportunities for all. We aspire to be a workplace where you can be yourself, achieve your best, and thrive together.
An example of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is when SMUD signed the California Equal Pay Pledge in 2020. This requires equal pay for employees who perform “substantially similar work,” when viewed as a composite of skill, effort, and responsibility at the time those employees started within that classification. As such, initial hiring salary range is not subject to negotiation and salaries will vary over time based on performance.
SMUD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual qualifications, merit, and business needs and interests.
Why Sacramento, California?
The capitol of California, Sacramento is the state's sixth-largest city, and the 35th largest in the U.S. Local universities include California State University, University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law, and the University of California, Davis and several competitive community colleges. The UC Davis Medical Center, a world-renowned research hospital, is one of more than a dozen hospitals and shared services centers in the Sacramento region. Part of the agriculturally-rich Central Valley, Sacramento is at the forefront of the farm-to-fork food movement. Northern California is home to some of the country's top technology companies, including Google and LinkedIn, and a multitude of startups in many industries. Sacramento is home to the NBA Kings, the River Cats (AAA baseball), the Republic FC (soccer) and the San Francisco Giants, NBA Warriors and NFL 49er's aren't far away. Sacramento offers an affluent liberal arts community with Broadway, Mondavi Center, Crocker Museum and summer musical theater to name a few.
Hybrid Work
This position will be required to work onsite one or more days a week on a regular basis; sometimes more or less, depending on the work and, at any of our SMUD locations. SMUD takes pride in powering the Sacramento region community where we live and work. We value the strong working relationships we develop with our colleagues. Our approach to remote work will continue to evolve. Please be aware that should SMUD’s business needs change, emergencies occur, or various other reasons arise, you may be required to report onsite on a part-time or full-time basis.
CalPERS
SMUD is a CalPERS agency. As a member of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), SMUD offers eligible employees access to a defined benefit pension plan along with other valuable retirement and health benefits. This program helps provide financial security both during your career and after retirement. To learn more about CalPERS and the benefits it offers, please visit www.calpers.ca.gov.
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