Software Engineer 1

Berkshire Hathaway Energy; Des Moines (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a Software Engineer I to participate in design, coding, testing, documentation and implementation of business applications. You will evaluate software packages, collaborate with IT and business teams, and help plan adoption of key technologies.

The role emphasizes maintaining applications, client support, secure development practices, and continuous learning in a complex utility environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in MIS, CS, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 18 months of work/intern experience in business software development.
• Basic knowledge of client/server and/or web development environments.
• Basic knowledge of integration and application security models with development tools.
• Experience in a professional IT environment or similar complexity.
• Knowledge of open systems design methodologies, security practices and integration techniques.
• Knowledge of relational database technology, analysis concepts and design patterns.
• Project management basics and ability to multitask.
• Business analysis ability including client communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a zero-code-ownership environment and deployment topology basics.
• Effective written and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
• On-call availability and experience with COTS integrations.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle and Microsoft SQL databases.
• Hands-on experience with .NET and other current programming languages.
• Experience with BizTalk Server, SharePoint, SQL Reporting Services and Oracle BI.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, document, implement and maintain applications.
• Participate in design reviews and peer code walkthroughs; provide client support.
• Research and fact-finding for development; collaborate with IT teams to identify improvements.
• Ensure conformance to performance, security and interoperability standards.
• Stay current with industry standards and apply to development and testing processes.
• Assist in deployment planning and project planning activities.

Skills

Programming

Client/server

Web development

Communication

Analytical problem-solving

Task prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in MIS/CS

Tools

Oracle SQL

Microsoft SQL

.NET

BizTalk Server

SharePoint

SQL Reporting Services

Oracle BI

Job description

The software engineer I participates in the design, programming, testing, documentation and implementation of computer applications and systems. Evaluates software packages, provides recommendations to management and business clients, and identifies best technology solutions. Identifies future needs for key technologies and techniques and develops plans for adoption.

Design, code, test, document, implement and maintain application programs. (50%)

Enhances existing systems; participates in client walkthroughs and technical design reviews. Aids in systems development planning and monitoring. Participates in design reviews and peer code walkthroughs. Provides client and application support. (10%)

Provide customer support for package software and associated interfaces. (10%)

Perform software development and ensure conformance to performance optimization and interoperability standards and requirements. Work in adherence to secure development lifecycle practices and policies. (5%)

Performs or assists in the research and fact-finding to develop or modify application programs. Includes working with vendors to review quality, adaptability and compatibility of their products. (5-10%)

Collaborate with IT teams from applications and infrastructure to identify technology deficiencies and improvement opportunities in practices and procedures. (0-5%)

Stay current with industry standards techniques for software development, and apply them to development, testing, integration and reporting processes where appropriate. (0-5%)

Assist in the research and fact-finding to develop or modify application programs. (0-5%)

Perform basic system analysis and design functions. (0-5%) Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning. (0-5%)

Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (0-5%)

Bachelor's degree in management information systems (MIS), computer science, or related technical field; or equivalent work experience.

Eighteen months of work and/or intern experience in business software application development.

Basic knowledge of programming in client/server and/or web development environment.

Basic knowledge of integration and application security models; and proficiency with a variety of software development tools.

Experience in the industry, or in an environment whose scope, size and complexity are comparable.

Basic knowledge of open systems object design methodologies, architecture methodologies, security practices and integration techniques.

Basic knowledge of relational database technology, structured analysis concepts, and software design patterns.

Basic project management skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Business analysis aptitude including communications and interpersonal skills enabling an understanding of client's needs.

Able to work in a zero-code-ownership environment where the team members can modify any source file at any time.

A basic understanding of deployment topologies (i.e. ensuring secure, highly available systems).

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Availability for periodic on-call responsibilities.

Experience integrating Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) solutions within an environment with strong change and release management processes and procedures.

Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in Oracle and Microsoft SQL database development.

Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in .NET and other current computing programming languages.

Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in Microsoft BizTalk Server, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft SQL Reporting Services and Oracle business intelligence / reporting. Understanding of company's existing IT environment and of applicable company policies, practices, and procedures.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.