Gas SCADA Systems Analyst III - Automation & Apps

Socket.dev; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a gas SCADA analyst 3 to perform analysis, develop specifications, and implement engineering and business applications within a utility-focused IT environment. Responsibilities span technical support, client/server and web applications, and vendor coordination to ensure software quality and compatibility.

The ideal candidate has a MIS/CS related bachelor’s degree and at least six years in systems analysis or software development, with Oracle and SQL

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in MIS, CS or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Typically six years of related work experience.
• Minimum of six years of experience in systems analysis or software development.
• Knowledge of client/server, mainframe or web development.
• Knowledge of relational database technology.
• Knowledge of IT terms, equipment, systems and vendors.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• On-call availability periodically.
• Experience integrating COTS solutions with change and release processes.
• Hands-on Oracle and Microsoft SQL database development.
• Hands-on .NET and other programming languages.
• Understanding of the company IT environment and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support; problem determination and investigation; implementation of software patches and upgrades for commercial (vendor) applications.
• Support client server packages both thick and thin clients, and web applications.
• Conduct research and fact-finding to develop or modify application programs; work with vendors to review quality, adaptability and compatibility of their products.
• Provides some technical responsibility for an application involving multiple support personnel that is critical to the operation of the business; or serves as a technical leader, or provides extensive knowledge and skill in a unique technical area.
• Designs, codes, tests, documents, implements and maintains moderately complex application programs and interfaces.
• Provide customer support for package software and associated interfaces. Work with vendors to resolve problems with software and respond to suggestions for improvement and enhancements.
• Consult with application users, evaluates user requests for new or modified computer applications and associated interfaces to determine feasibility, cost and time required, compatibility with current systems and computer capabilities.
• Research and analyze strategies, programs, and processes across and between all corporate functions.
• Perform basic system analysis and design functions, handle critical development issues, research and analyze data.
• May guide other analysts in the completion of assigned projects.
• Provides technical input to assist in development of project planning.
• Performs any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Skills

Systems analysis

SQL databases

.NET development

Client/server/web development

COTS integration

On-call availability

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in MIS/CS or related field

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft SQL

.NET

Job description

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a gas SCADA analyst 3 to perform analysis, develop specifications, and implement engineering and business applications within a utility-focused IT environment. Responsibilities span technical support, client/server and web applications, and vendor coordination to ensure software quality and compatibility.

The ideal candidate has a MIS/CS related bachelor’s degree and at least six years in systems analysis or software development, with Oracle and SQL