Senior Systems & Applications Engineer: Drive Automation

MidAmerican Energy Company

Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

MidAmerican Energy Company seeks a Senior Systems and Development Analyst in Des Moines, IA. The role involves independent work under general direction to analyze, specify, develop, test and implement engineering, scientific and business applications, operating systems, and database servers.

Focus on automation using current tech and evaluating software to recommend optimizations. The position requires six+ years in systems analysis or software development, strong knowledge of Oracle and MS SQL,

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in MIS/CS or related field, or equivalent experience.
Six+ years of experience in systems analysis or software development.
Advanced knowledge of client/server, mainframe or web development.
Strong relational database knowledge (Oracle/MS SQL).
Proven communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; on-call availability.
Experience integrating COTS solutions in change-managed environments.
Hands-on experience with .NET and current programming languages.

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.