Software Systems Administrator

generac; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is seeking a Software Systems Administrator to oversee and advance enterprise software systems powering scheduling, data collection, engineering and production tools.

You will migrate and upgrade systems, create dashboards and metric reports, and train users while partnering with stakeholders to capture VOC and improve performance. This onsite role is based at our HQ in Waukesha, WI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 5 years of software administration experience.
• Experience leading large software upgrades/migrations (>100 end users).
• Managed 5+ software platforms and multiple projects concurrently.
• Proficient in Visual Studio; strong programming capability in multiple languages.
• Familiar with AI-assisted coding tools and Git workflows.

Responsibilities

• Drives initiatives supporting engineering, manufacturing and business groups.
• Maintains software systems, processes, and supporting documentation.
• Develops, writes and maintains code for reporting performance metrics.
• Collaborates with leaders to identify software improvements and user needs.
• Develops and trains software users; supports VOC capture.
• Supports data collection workflows and enterprise-level data integration.

Skills

Python

C#

C++

Java

Go

Rust

Collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Any Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Visual Studio

Git & GitHub

SQL databases

LabVIEW

National Instruments

QA Trax

GitHub Copilot

AI code assistance

Job description

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

The Software Systems Administrator oversees and manages software systems supporting scheduling, data collection, engineering, and production tools. This role ensures successful system migrations, upgrades, maintenance, and documentation, while delivering accurate metric reporting and dashboards. This role collaborates with key stakeholders to capture the Voice of the Customer (VOC), supports users through training and documentation, and identifies opportunities to enhance system performance and user experience by recommending solutions to leadership.

*This is an onsite role at our headquarters in Waukesha, Wisconsin

Major Responsibilities

• Drives results that are specifically targeted to support engineering, manufacturing, and different business groups


• Effectively manages the processes and support documentation regarding the Software Systems


• Analyzes, develops, writes and maintains code for reporting performance metrics with input from engineering and business groups


• Works with leaders and stakeholders to understand areas of improvement regarding the software systems and supporting processes


• Develops and trains software users


• Engages in and supports the indirect business processes as they relate to user interaction with the software


• Fosters collaboration between engineering groups to identify and harvest new engineering concepts, technologies, techniques, standards and procedures

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Any Engineering or equivalent experience

Work Experience

• 5 years of software administration experience


• Lead at least one Large Software system Upgrade / Migration of 100+ end users


• Has been responsible for managing at least 5 software platforms

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Proficient in Visual Studio and at least two programming languages, Python, C#, C++, Java, Go, Rust, etc.


• Ability to deliver results while working on multiple projects simultaneously, balancing resources, timing and quality of outcomes.


• Demonstrated strong collaboration skills


• Solid understanding of engineering technical issues/needs as related to development cycles and operation workflows.

Preferred Job Requirements

Work Experience

• Experience with Engineering Software Systems, QA Trax, LabView, Nation Instruments, High Speed Data Collection Systems


• Worked with Large Data Collection Systems at Enterprise Level


• Managed SQL databases,


• Working with Git & GitHub, specifically in creating workflows


• Has built some software system from scratch or became SME in a custom software system

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Good communication skills & has supported engineers / technical groups from a software standpoint.


• Regularly uses AI to write and modify code, GitHub Co-Pilot or Claude Code


• Self-driven, highly motivated, flexible and high capacity to learn.

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Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionallylift upto 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”