Programmer Developer II or Senior Southwest Power Pool Inc. Location: Arkansas C

Job DetailsDescriptionSouthwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We're about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas' Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:Competitive pay with bonus opportunitiesExcellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insuranceRelocation assistanceFlexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come in where collaborative in person work is needed.Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPPJoin our dynamic IT Applications Engineering Services team as a Programmer Developer!You will be involved in the development of customized web applications for the Engineering organization. These applications are designed to enhance the success, efficiency, and productivity of engineers in their day-to-day tasks. Our focus lies in data collection, validation, and preparation for downstream transmission planning studies. Additionally, you will develop and manage numerous microservices on a Kubernetes cluster to facilitate these engineering studies. Once the results of the studies are generated, you will also create and maintain algorithms that ensure the results are presented effectively to SPP staff and member companies. The work we do for the Engineering department plays a vital role in ensuring the future reliability, resiliency, and economic viability of SPP's members' transmission system.To be successful as the Programmer Developer, we're looking for:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology-related field or equivalent experienceSenior: Six (6) years of applicable Information Technology development and support experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experienceLevel II: Three (3) years of Information Technology Development/Support experienceEffective working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Unix or Linux operating systems, application development and support, and database management systemsProficient in one or more modern programming languagesEffective troubleshooting, problem solving, and analytical skillsEffective written and oral communication skillsEffective working knowledge of SDLC and project life cycle methods and practicesEffective working knowledge of secure coding practicesGood customer service and organization skillsUnderstanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and ProceduresPreferred Qualifications:Two (2) or more years applicable utility industry experienceBasic understanding of SPP's core business modelPosition Type and Expected Hours of Work:This is a full-time position. Days and hours of workweek are Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Working extended hours may be required.

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