Software Engineer I — Design, Build & Improve Apps

Bhe Gt&S; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a software engineer to design, develop, test, document, and implement business software applications and systems. The role involves evaluating software packages, collaborating with IT teams, and ensuring secure development practices in a dynamic, utility-focused environment.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to Oracle and Microsoft SQL database development, .NET programming, and integration with BizTalk Server, SharePoint, and Reporting Services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in MIS/CS or related technical field, or equivalent work experience.
• 18 months of work/intern experience in business software application development.
• Basic knowledge of programming in client/server and/or web development environments.
• Basic knowledge of integration and application security models; 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 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 COTS solutions with change and release management processes.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, document, implement and maintain application programs.
• Enhances existing systems; participates in client walkthroughs and technical design reviews.
• Provide customer support for package software and interfaces.
• Perform software development ensuring conformance to performance, interoperability standards; follow secure development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with IT teams to identify deficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Stay current with industry standards and apply to development, testing, integration and reporting processes.
• Assist in research to develop/modify application programs; review vendor products for quality and compatibility.
• Perform basic system analysis and design functions; provide input to project planning.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested.
• Participate in design reviews and peer code walkthroughs.
• Work with vendors and other teams to ensure security and compatibility.
• Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning.

Skills

Client/server basics

Web development basics

Security models

Open systems design

Relational databases

.NET technologies

BizTalk/SharePoint/SSRS

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

On-call readiness

COTS integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in MIS/CS/related field

Tools

Oracle SQL

Microsoft SQL

BizTalk Server

SharePoint

SQL Reporting Services

Job description

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a software engineer to design, develop, test, document, and implement business software applications and systems. The role involves evaluating software packages, collaborating with IT teams, and ensuring secure development practices in a dynamic, utility-focused environment.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to Oracle and Microsoft SQL database development, .NET programming, and integration with BizTalk Server, SharePoint, and Reporting Services.