Description
Southwest 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 opportunities
- Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short term disability, long
- term disability, and life insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Flexible 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 SPP
Join Our IT Settlements Team!
Our team is at the heart of delivering tailored solutions that drive crucial financial functions for the diverse Market and Transmission services provided by SPP to our stakeholders. We thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, constantly improving and maintaining our systems to effectively support both our internal and external customers.
As our Programmer Developer, you will drive the vision and lead or participate in the design, development, support, and maintenance of essential computer applications and databases that underpin the daily financial operations and services at Southwest Power Pool. In this role, you'll research, design, and develop systems, while also uncovering automation opportunities to streamline our processes. Your contributions will enhance programming efficiencies, support vital software systems, and play a key role in ensuring the reliability of applications that have significant economic impact and safeguard against risks.
Eager to make a meaningful impact and join a team that's shaping the future? Don't miss out apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
To be successful as our Programmer Developer, we're looking for:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or and Information Technology - related field or equivalent job-related experience
- Lead: Ten (10) years of applicable experience in Information Technology development and/or support-related roles
- Senior: Six (6) years of applicable experience in Information Technology development and support, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Level II: Three (3) years of experience in Information Technology Development and Support
- Level I: No experience
- Experience in database management (Oracle, MongoDB, Netezza), ETL (Informatica), version control, scripting (Python), and testing (unit testing, integration testing, test-driven development) is required
- Expert working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, UNIX or Linux operating systems, application development and support, and database management systems
- Expert in one or more modern programming languages
- Expert troubleshooting, problem solving, and analytical skill
- Expert written and oral communication skill
- Expert working knowledge of SDLC and project life cycle methods and practices
- Excellent customer service and organizational skills
- Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedure
Preferred:
- Five (5) or more years applicable utility industry experience
- Comprehensive understanding of SPP's core business model
- Experience with Java programming, Spring Framework, JavaScript, React, Material UI, RESTful APIs, and Agile development. Proficiency in secure coding practices and operating systems, particularly Linux.
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
Physical Demands:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to make decisions, interpret data, and problem solve.
- The employee frequently is required to stand or sit for extended periods; use hands to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment.
- The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds.
- Requires the ability to work and collaborate with managers and employees at all levels to exchange ideas, information, and opinions to facilitate the task.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- Understanding of, compliance with and enforcement of SPP Policies and Procedures
Southwest Power Pool Inc.
415 N McKinley
Little Rock
Arkansas United States
www.spp.org
