IT Analyst - Rotational

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

The 18-month

provides an opportunity to sharpen technical skills and business acumen in an environment where the individual will be at the forefront of APS IT Initiatives. Throughout each rotation, the Rotational Analyst will gain hands-on/real-time experience working on important and challenging projects. Analysts will rotate through the following areas: Infrastructure and operations, Applications and Planning and Governance. Responsibilities within each rotation will include a combination of assignments, participating in structured learning, and preparing formalized feedback. Throughout the rotational program, the Analyst will work with mentors to enhance soft skills including presentation, collaboration, and networking.

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Engineering or related field.

- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

- Prior Intern/Co-op experience in IT.

- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills, along with strong written and verbal communication skills.

- A strong understanding of relational databases & SQL, the Software Development Lifecycle, software QA & testing best practices.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge Or Qualifications

- Participation in the APS internship program is highly preferred.

- Ability to work independently and in group settings.

- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others.

- Creative problem-solving skills and quick thinking, practical, decision making skills.

- Commitment and passion to develop into a cross-functional team member who will make a direct impact on company success.

Major Accountabilities

- Support the design, development, modification, and/or configuration support of applications and programs2. Support production systems, analyzes and resolves production problems in a timely manner; resolves end user service requests as assigned

- Complete unit test application changes to ensure quality of work; tests new features, enhancements, and defect fixes

- Maintain documentation of processes, guidelines, tools, and training aids required to support business unit.

- Analyze, debug, and resolve defects in applications

- Assist in identifying and evaluating systems and procedures that are cost effective, efficient, reliable, and meet user requirements

- Assist in research or analysis that may help in architecture planning

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