Sys & Development Analyst 1, 2, 3 & Sr - Customer Accounting

MidAmerican Energy Company; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking systems and development analysts at multiple levels to analyze, design, test, and implement business and engineering applications and interfaces. The role involves evaluating software, supporting client/server and web applications, and providing technical leadership where needed.

Candidates should have MIS/CS education or equivalent experience, and a track record in database development with Oracle or MS SQL, plus .NET expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in MIS, computer science or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Six years of related progressive work experience if no bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support and applies patches for vendor applications.
• Supports client/server packages, thick/thin clients, and web applications.
• Assists in research and analysis to modify applications and interfaces.
• Guides other analysts on assigned projects.
• Designs and maintains moderately complex applications and interfaces.
• Provides customer support for software packages and interfaces.

Skills

Programming concepts

Database concepts

IT terminology

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Multi-tasking

On-call availability

COTS integration

Release management

Education

Bachelor's degree in MIS/CS or related field

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft SQL

.NET

Job description

Job Description

This is a multi-level posting.

Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on their level of experience and depth of expertise.

Under direct supervision, the systems and development analyst I conducts analysis, creates system specifications, develops, tests and implements engineering, scientific and business applications, operating systems, and file/database servers. Utilizes existing or new technology in the automation of processes. Evaluates software packages and provides recommendations to management.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support; problem determination and investigation; implementation of software patches and upgrades for commercial (vendor) applications.
• Support client server packages both thick and thin clients, and web applications.
• Conduct research and fact-finding to develop or modify application programs; work with vendors to review quality, adaptability and compatibility of their products.
• Provides some technical responsibility for an application involving multiple support personnel that is critical to the operation of the business; or serves as a technical leader, or provides extensive knowledge and skill in a unique technical area.
• Designs, codes, tests, documents, implements and maintains moderately complex application programs and interfaces.
• Provide customer support for package software and associated interfaces.
• Work with vendors to resolve problems with software and respond to suggestions for improvement and enhancements.
• Consult with application users, evaluates user requests for new or modified computer applications and associated interfaces to determine feasibility, cost and time required, compatibility with current systems and computer capabilities.
• Research and analyze strategies, programs, and processes across and between all corporate functions.
• Perform basic system analysis and design functions, handle critical development issues, research and analyze data.
• May guide other analysts in the completion of assigned projects.
• Provides technical input to assist in development of project planning.

Qualifications

• Performs any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Education

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

Experience

• Sys & Development Analyst 1:
• One year of work and/or years of experience in systems analysis or software application development.
• Sys & Development Analyst 2
• A minimum of two years of experience in systems analysis or software application development.
• Sys & Development Analyst 3
• A minimum of five years of experience in systems analysis or software application development.
• Sr Sys & Development Analyst
• A minimum of six years of experience in systems analysis or software application development.

Additional

• Basic knowledge of programming in client/server, mainframe or web development environment.
• Basic knowledge of relational database technology.
• Basic knowledge of information technology terms, equipment, systems, functions and major vendors.
• 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.
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
• 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.

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.