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WEC Business Services LLC, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking an Enterprise Applications Developer in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Green Bay, Wisconsin, or Chicago, Illinois location. This position currently offers flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement (remote/on-site) with time regularly spent in the office.

This position is part of a job family (Associate IT Applications Analyst, IT Applications Analyst, and Senior IT Applications Analyst) where experience will be the determining factor.

About Us

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.

As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don’t just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.

If you’re talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.

This IT Applications Analyst will participate with the design, development, deployment, support, and maintenance of enterprise-level software solutions. The applicant will have an understanding of software development across multiple platforms. The applicant should possess a technical understanding of web applications, databases, cloud technologies, and systems integration.

• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain complex web-based applications and enterprise software solutions.
• Architect and implement scalable application solutions using modern development frameworks and best practices.
• Administer, maintain, optimize, and integrate SQL Server databases within enterprise web applications.
• Develop, deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot cloud-based solutions within Microsoft Azure environments.
• Create, maintain, and monitor API endpoints to support system integration and business operations.
• Lead or contribute to software development projects ranging from small enhancements to large-scale enterprise initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and leadership to gather requirements and deliver business solutions.
• Perform data processing, migration, and systems maintenance activities, including support for legacy environments.
• Support software deployment processes, release management, and production troubleshooting.
• Develop and enforce standardized technical policies, procedures, and operational documentation.
• Participate in system architecture reviews, security assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support and administer AI frameworks/models used in the software development lifecycle.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, MIS, Data Science, Information Science, Engineering is required. Other bachelor’s degrees will be considered based on related IT experience. Successful completion of a certified Application Development Apprenticeship will also be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Microsoft SQL Server.
• Strong background of AI Framework and AI Development models.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting skills and a strong understanding of networking concepts.
• Knowledge of software development life cycle, production support, application architecture, related technical roles.
• Proficiency in the administration, deployment, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Microsoft Azure, Python, Git, GitHub, Azure DevOps, Visual Studio and VSCode.
• Experience leading or participating in/with development teams of various sizes and organizational structures in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture, systems modernization initiatives and CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure management.

End Date:08/11/2026

Pay Range Minimum: $68,436.68

Pay Range Maximum: $135,761.08

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.

WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.