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Software Systems Administrator

Generac · Waukesha, WI

Posted Jul 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about the largest software migration or upgrade you've led. How many end users did it affect and what made it hard?

whether they've actually managed a large-scale migration (100+ users) like the posting requires, and how they handle risk and rollback planning

Walk me through how you managed multiple software platforms at once. How did you keep track of what needed attention and when?

organizational skill and evidence of really managing five or more platforms rather than just using them

Tell me about a system you either built from scratch or became the go-to expert on. What made you the person everyone came to with questions?

depth of ownership and whether they can become a subject matter expert rather than staying surface-level

Describe how you've trained non-technical users on a new software system. What worked and what didn't?

ability to write documentation and train users, since the role explicitly requires supporting and training end users

Tell me about a time you had to gather the Voice of the Customer from stakeholders who didn't agree on what they needed. How did you turn that into a concrete plan?

ability to synthesize conflicting stakeholder input into an actionable system improvement

Technical

What programming languages are you strongest in, and can you describe a piece of code you wrote to pull or transform performance metrics?

real coding ability in languages listed (Python, C#, C++, Java, Go, Rust) beyond just naming them on a resume

Have you worked with SQL databases in a production setting? Tell me about a time you had to fix or optimize a query or schema that was causing problems.

hands-on database competency since managing SQL databases is a named preferred skill

How do you use Git and GitHub day to day? Have you set up a workflow for a team, and what did that look like?

whether their version control experience is collaborative and structured, not just personal use

How do you use AI tools like GitHub Copilot or Claude Code in your daily work? Give me an example where it actually saved you time versus one where it didn't help.

genuine, thoughtful use of AI coding tools rather than a rehearsed answer

Have you worked with tools like QAD Trax, LabVIEW, or National Instruments equipment? Tell me about a specific problem you solved with one of them.

direct familiarity with the specific engineering software systems named in the posting

Situational

Say you're asked to build a metric reporting dashboard for engineering, but the data is coming from a high speed data collection system that isn't well documented. How would you approach it?

practical problem-solving with unfamiliar data sources and whether they can turn raw data into something leadership can use

Tell me about a situation where engineers and a business group disagreed on what a software tool should do. How did you get them aligned?

stakeholder management and ability to translate between technical and business priorities

If leadership asked you to recommend whether to keep patching an aging system or replace it, how would you go about making that call?

judgment on when to escalate a recommendation versus just executing tickets, and cost/benefit thinking

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The full job description

As published by Generac.

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. #LI - BB1 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 occasionally lift up to 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.”

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