Software Engineer I–III: Design, Code & Optimize

MidAmerican Energy Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MidAmerican Energy Company in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Software Engineer 1/2/3 to participate in design, coding, testing, documentation and implementation of applications. The role involves evaluating software packages, advising management, and planning technology adoption with a strong emphasis on secure development practices.

The position offers growth from engineer 1 to 3 based on experience, with responsibilities spanning from coding to system analysis, vendor interactions, and customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in MIS, computer science, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Eighteen months of work/intern experience in business software development for a software engineer 1.
• Two or more years of experience in business software development for a software engineer 2.
• Five or more years of experience in business software development for a software engineer 3.
• Basic knowledge of client/server and/or web development environments.
• Basic knowledge of integration and application security models; proficiency with various development tools.
• Experience in industry or in a comparable environment.
• Basic knowledge of open systems object design methodologies, architecture, security practices and integration techniques.
• Basic knowledge of relational databases, data analysis concepts, and software design patterns.
• Basic project management and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Business analysis aptitude including communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work in a zero-code-ownership environment with access to modify source files.
• Understanding deployment topologies and secure, highly available systems.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and on-call responsibilities.
• Experience integrating COTS in an environment with change/release management.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, document, implement and maintain application programs.
• Enhance existing systems; participate in design reviews and client walkthroughs.
• Provide customer support for package software and interfaces.
• Perform development with performance, interoperability and security considerations.
• Collaborate with IT teams to identify tech deficiencies and improvements.
• Stay current with industry standards and apply them to development and testing.
• Assist in research and fact-finding to develop or modify programs.
• Perform basic system analysis and design functions.
• Provide input to project planning.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

C#

SQL

.NET

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Web development

Security basics

Education

Bachelors in MIS/CS or related

18 months of related experience (level 1)

2+ years of experience (level 2)

5+ years of experience (level 3)

Tools

Oracle SQL

Microsoft SQL Server

Microsoft BizTalk Server

SharePoint

Job description

MidAmerican Energy Company in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Software Engineer 1/2/3 to participate in design, coding, testing, documentation and implementation of applications. The role involves evaluating software packages, advising management, and planning technology adoption with a strong emphasis on secure development practices.

The position offers growth from engineer 1 to 3 based on experience, with responsibilities spanning from coding to system analysis, vendor interactions, and customer