Sr Software Engineer-Applications

MidAmerican Energy Company

Las Vegas (NV)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

MidAmerican Energy Company in Las Vegas, NV seeks a Sr Software Engineer-Applications to lead architecture, design, and implementation of complex applications, with responsibility for the Banner CIS integration and C2M program support. The role emphasizes technical leadership, project planning, secure development, and collaboration across IT teams to deliver reliable customer service capabilities.

Candidates should have eight+ years in business software, strong SQL/Oracle, .NET, and integration

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in MIS, CS, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
Eight+ years of experience in business software design, development and integration.
Advanced knowledge of programming, integration and security models and tools.
Experience with large enterprise systems and open systems design practices.
Strong communication, analysis and project management skills.

Responsibilities

Act as the technical lead for highly complex projects related to development of new systems and architecture.
Held primary technical responsibility for software development of business-critical applications and integrations.
Lead and guide team members; provide technical direction and mentorship.
Plan, analyze, design, code, test, document and implement software projects as needed.
Consult with clients on IT strategy and business requirements.
Collaborate with IT teams to identify deficiencies and improvements.
Stay current with industry standards and apply best practices to development and testing.
Ensure security and secure development lifecycle adherence.
Oversee delivery and ensure performance and interoperability standards.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Security practices

Open systems design

Analytical thinking

Communication

Client consultation

COTS integration

Zero-code ownership

On-call availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in MIS or Computer Science

Tools

Oracle SQL

Microsoft SQL Server

.NET

BizTalk Server

SharePoint

SQL Reporting Services

Banner CIS

Job description

Position Title:

Sr Software Engineer-Applications

Location:

Las Vegas, NV, United States

Description:

The senior software engineer provides advanced technical expertise and guidance in the architecture, design, programming, testing, documentation and implementation of complex 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. This is considered a leadership position within the application development organization.

This position will be responsible for the ongoing development, enhancement, and support of the Banner CIS application across all functional areas, ensuring reliable business operations and continuous improvement of critical customer service capabilities. The role will also contribute to the successful delivery of the C2M program by providing technical expertise, application integration support, and knowledge transfer across these systems.

Responsibilities:

Act as the technical lead for highly complex projects related to the development of new systems, architecture, applications or technology capabilities in support of business goals.

Hold primary technical responsibility for software development of business critical applications and integration processes.

Command proficiency in skills required to achieve desired technical and business outcomes (30%).

Perform project planning, system analysis, software design and coding, testing, documentation, implementation and research activities as necessary for software engineering projects. (20%)

Provide technical leadership to staff; may direct work of software engineers and various analysts in the completion of assigned projects.

Plan, schedule and assign work based on established priorities. (15%)

Oversee software development and ensure conformance to performance optimization and interoperability standards and requirements.

Ensure adherence to secure development lifecycle practices and policies. (10%)

Act as the subject matter expert, and consult with clients on company's IT strategy and business requirements. (5%)

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

Coach and mentor other team members in technical matters, software development practices, project management techniques and security implementations. (5%)

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

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

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in management information systems (MIS), computer science, or related technical field; or equivalent work experience. (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)

A minimum of eight years of experience in business software application design, development, integration and/or installation.

Advanced knowledge of programming, 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.

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

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

Effective 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. Knowledge of information technology terms, equipment, systems, functions and major vendors.

Experience integrating large disconnected enterprise-class systems in a robust, fault-tolerant manner consistent with industry standards. Able to work in a zero-code-ownership environment where the team members can modify any source file at any time.

An expert understanding of deployment topologies (i.e. ensuring secure, highly available systems). Effective oral and written communication skills.

Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. 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.

Key technical competencies include Pro*C, SQL, PL/SQL, Remedy, Oracle Forms, and Oracle-based application development. Experience with Banner CIS and a strong understanding of utility customer service business processes are highly desirable and will enable more effective solution design, implementation, and operational support.

About US:

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.

About the Team:

MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

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