Custom Software Engineer

Project Role : Custom Software Engineer
Project Role Description : Develop custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. Use modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs.
Must have skills : SAP for Utilities Billing
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 7.5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary:
366 Device Management - EDM Rates & Regulatory Billing & Rates Consultant
As a Custom Software Engineer, a typical day involves designing and developing tailored software solutions that enhance various system components. The role requires working closely with different teams to ensure the delivery of scalable and efficient applications. The engineer applies modern development methodologies and frameworks to meet specific business requirements, continuously improving and refining software to support organizational goals. Collaboration and adaptability are key, as the engineer navigates complex challenges and contributes to the overall success of projects through innovative problem-solving and effective communication.

Roles & Responsibilities:
Perform as a functional consultant for SAP IS-U Device Management (DM) and Energy Data Management (EDM).
Manage functional activities for SAP IS-U Device Management (DM) and Energy Data Management (EDM), ensuring effective delivery of business requirements and operational support.
Perform functional configuration and enhancements in SAP IS-U DM/EDM based on business requirements, operational needs, and regulatory changes.
Support configuration and maintenance of device categories, device types, registers, register-relationships, and related master data.
Support EDM processes involving profile management, load profiles, interval data, profile allocation, energy data validation, and aggregation, as applicable to the business landscape.
Analyze and resolve complex issues related to device installation, meter exchanges, register configurations, meter reading exceptions, and energy data inconsistencies.
Ensure accurate and timely availability of meter reading and energy consumption data for downstream billing processes.
Perform impact analysis for changes affecting the Meter-to-Cash (M2C) cycle, particularly Meter Reading, Billing, Invoicing, and FI-CA integration.
Participate in requirements gathering, functional solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support.
Prepare functional specifications and collaborate with technical teams for custom developments, enhancements, interfaces, reports, and integrations.
Conduct unit testing, integration testing, regression testing, and support UAT for DM/EDM-related changes.
Coordinate with Billing & Invoicing, FI-CA, Customer Service, technical teams, and business stakeholders to resolve cross-functional issues.
Collaborate across teams to drive key functional decisions, resolve complex issues, and improve overall solution quality and team productivity.
Analyze and resolve production incidents and service requests within agreed SLA/TAT, ensuring minimal business disruption.
Provide functional support for day-to-day billing operations, including issue analysis, root-cause identification, and resolution.
Perform impact analysis for changes affecting the Meter-to-Cash (M2C) cycle, particularly Meter Reading, Billing, Invoicing, and FI-CA integration.
Participate in requirements gathering, functional solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support.
Prepare functional specifications and collaborate with technical teams for custom developments, enhancements, interfaces, reports, and integrations.
Conduct unit testing, integration testing, regression testing, and support UAT for DM/EDM-related changes.
Coordinate with Billing & Invoicing, FI-CA, Customer Service, technical teams, and business stakeholders to resolve cross-functional issues.
Proactively identify recurring incidents, process gaps, risks, and dependencies, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
Drive knowledge sharing, process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement within the team.



Professional & Technical Skills:
Strong hands-on experience in SAP IS-U Device Management and Energy Data Management (EDM) in the Utilities/Energy domain.
Expertise in SAP IS-U Device Management configuration and processes, including:
o Device categories, device types, and equipment master data
o Registers, register relationships, and measuring points
o Technical installation, device installation/removal, and device replacement
o Meter exchange and device modification processes
o Installation facts and time-dependent device data
o Meter reading unit, meter reading routes, and related master data
Good functional knowledge of SAP IS-U EDM, including:
o Load profiles and profile management
o Profile allocation and profile relationships
o Interval data processing and validation
o Energy data aggregation and consumption analysis
o Profile values, data inconsistencies, and exception handling
o Integration with metering systems and external energy data sources, where applicable
Good understanding of the complete SAP IS-U Meter-to-Cash (M2C) process, including Device Management, Meter Reading, Billing, Invoicing, and FI-CA integration.
Working knowledge of SAP IS-U Billing, with the ability to analyze cross-module issues.
Experience in preparing functional specifications, test scenarios, test cases, configuration documents, and solution/design documentation.
Ability to work with business stakeholders and provide functional support for critical billing and rate-related initiatives.
Good communication, mentoring, and team collaboration skills.


Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 7.5 years of experience in SAP for Utilities Billing.
- This position is based at our Pune office.
- A 15 years full time education is required.

15 years full time education

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