Southwest Power Pool · 9 hours ago
Programmer Developer II, Senior, or Lead (Remote Eligible)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $142K/yr
3+ years expSouthwest Power Pool (SPP) is about the power of relationships and ensuring electricity is delivered reliably and affordably. They are looking for a talented Programmer Developer to join their IT Markets team, playing a critical role in supporting mission-critical applications essential for overseeing the bulk electric grid and wholesale power markets.
EnergyEnergy Efficiency
Responsibilities
Supporting and maintaining the mission-critical applications that are essential for SPP’s System Operations team
Optimizing the performance and efficiency of various applications and processes
Collaborate with a wide range of subject matter experts from across the IT department to develop and implement technical solutions
Providing support for the real-time Market Operating System
Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation
Troubleshooting and resolving any issues that may arise
Leveraging programming and development skills to contribute to the overall success of the IT Markets team
Drive innovative solutions
Optimize system performance
Contribute to the reliable operation of SPP’s essential systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an Information Technology-related field or equivalent job-related experience
Lead Level (Remote Eligible): Eight (8) years of applicable Information Technology development and support experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Senior Level (Remote Eligible): Six (6) years of applicable Information Technology development and support experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Level II: Three (3) years of Information Technology Development/Support experience
Expert working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, UNIX or Linux operating systems, application development and support, and database management systems
Expert in one or more modern programming languages
Expert troubleshooting, problem solving, and analytical skills
Expert written and oral communication skills
Expert working knowledge of SDLC and project life cycle methods and practices
Excellent customer service and organizational skills
Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures
Preferred
Five (5) or more years applicable utility industry experience
Comprehensive understanding of SPP's core business model
Benefits
Competitive pay with bonus opportunities
Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
Relocation assistance
Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come in where collaborative in person work is needed.
Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP
Company
Southwest Power Pool
SPP oversees the bulk electric grid & wholesale power market in the USA on behalf of a diverse group of utilities & transmission companies.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lanny Nickell
President & Chief Executive Officer
Antoine Lucas
Vice President of Markets
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