Manager Application Support
Manager Application Support
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$ 114914 - 169499
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Job Description
Calpine Corporation is Americas largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 77 power plants in operation represents over 27000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses Calpine serves customers in 22 states and Canada. Its clean efficient modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.
The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984 Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earths surface to produce clean renewable electricity.
Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following other duties may be assigned)
Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) programs a fast-growing segment of the electricity market enable local governments to supply electricity and related services to customers in their regions replacing incumbent utilities. These programs rely on complex back-office systems operations and data to launch and manage effectively. Calpine Energy Solutions partners with CCAs to deliver these critical services.
The Manager of Application Support will lead a team of 10-15 software developers including leads seniors and juniors fostering a collaborative high-performance culture. This role oversees end-to-end solution architecture and development on the Microsoft Azure platform driving Agile methodologies to deliver scalable secure and efficient solutions. The manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business objectives monitor team performance and communicate project status risks and solutions to stakeholders. The role also involves mentoring developers managing budgets and adapting to shifting priorities while maintaining team focus and morale.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of 10-15 software developers promoting a positive inclusive and innovative team culture.
- Monitor team performance provide constructive feedback and support professional development.
- Serve as a liaison between business users application vendors third-party vendors and Calpines IT and DevOps teams.
- Oversee the business units technology platform including solution architecture technology evolution and roadmap development.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless solution integration and alignment with organizational goals.
- Deliver scalable secure and efficient solutions using Azure tools such as Fabric Logic Apps and Azure Functions.
- Leverage expertise in Calpine Energy Solutions technology and business processes to address complex business challenges.
- Communicate project status risks and solutions clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
- Identify and drive technical or business improvement initiatives that enhance department performance.
- Analyze project estimates provide cost projections to management and ensure alignment with budgets.
- Differentiate between Capex and non-Capex work for accurate financial reporting.
- Manage and adapt to frequent changes in project priorities while maintaining team focus and morale.
Job Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Information Systems Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 (five) years of experience managing technical teams of 10-15 developers (including leads seniors and juniors) with a strong focus on mentoring and performance management. Leadership experience in Agile cloud-based environments a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent requests and prioritize workloads effectively.
- Strong collaboration skills to work with product managers DevOps and business stakeholders.
- Experience aligning technical solutions with business strategies and engaging with senior leadership.
- Skilled in guiding teams through organizational and technical changes with minimal disruption.
- Strong analytical skills to resolve complex technical and operational challenges.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Ability to foster a collaborative inclusive team environment that encourages innovation and accountability.
- Self-motivated goal-oriented and capable of independent learning.
- Strong decision-making problem-solving and initiative-taking abilities.
- Knowledge of Calpine Energy Solutions CCE business is a plus.
- Experience designing scalable secure and cost-effective cloud-based architectures.
- Expertise in Microsoft Azure including Fabric Logic Apps Azure Functions and related services.
- Experience with database technologies like Microsoft SQL and maintaining ETL processes.
- Hands-on experience developing software in .NET Python or similar frameworks.
- Proficiency in Azure DevOps Jira or similar tools for workflow and progress tracking.
- Knowledge of Azure security best practices including identity management and compliance.
- Experience implementing AI systems is a plus.
- Expertise in optimizing Azure-based solutions for performance cost and scalability along with proficiency in monitoring and managing resource costs using tools like Azure Cost Management.
- Extensive experience in Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) including sprint planning backlog management and retrospectives.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
Salary Information - Position eligible for annual bonus.
Salary range $114914.90 $169499.65
Additional Calpine Information
- Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities Females Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
- Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position please send an e-mail with your request to Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
