Software Engineer 1/2/3

Berkshire Hathaway Energy; Des Moines (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway Energy seeks a software engineer to participate in design, programming, testing, documentation and implementation of computer applications and systems. The role requires a MIS or CS background, strong SQL and BI tooling experience, and readiness to work in a structured development environment.

Responsibilities include code development, system enhancements, client walkthroughs, and collaboration with IT teams to improve processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in MIS, computer science, or related technical field; or equivalent work experience.
• Eighteen months of work/intern experience for Software Engineer 1; two+ years for Software Engineer 2; five+ years for Software Engineer 3.
• Basic knowledge of client/server and web development environments.
• Familiarity with integration and security models; proficiency with a variety of software development tools.
• Experience with COTS integrations in controlled change/release environments.
• Understanding of relational databases and software design patterns.
• Strong project management skills and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, document, implement and maintain application programs.
• Enhance existing systems and participate in client walkthroughs and design reviews.
• Provide customer support for package software and interfaces.
• Develop software in adherence to secure development lifecycle practices.
• Perform research and fact-finding to develop or modify application programs.
• Collaborate with IT teams to identify deficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Stay current with industry standards and apply them to development and testing processes.
• Assist in deployment topology understanding and security considerations.
• Perform duties as assigned and participate in on-call responsibilities.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Oral and written communication

Prioritization and multitasking

Zero-code-ownership environment

Project planning input

Education

Bachelor's degree in MIS or Computer Science

Tools

Oracle SQL

Microsoft SQL

Microsoft BizTalk Server

Microsoft SharePoint

SQL Reporting Services

Oracle BI Reporting

Job description

The software engineer 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%)

This is a multi-level posting. Candidates will be considered at all posted levels based on experience.

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 for a software engineer 1 position.

Two or more years of experience in business software application development for a software engineer 2 position.

Five or more years of experience in business software application development for a software engineer 3 position.

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

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