Senior or Lead Programmer Developer

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We’re about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:

• 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

"Join our dynamic IT Applications Engineering Services team as a Programmer Developer!"

You will be involved in the development of customized web applications for the Engineering organization. These applications are designed to enhance the success, efficiency, and productivity of engineers in their day-to-day tasks. Our focus lies in data collection, validation, and preparation for downstream transmission planning studies. Additionally, you will develop and manage numerous microservices on a Kubernetes cluster to facilitate these engineering studies. Once the results of the studies are generated, you will  also create and maintain algorithms that ensure the results are presented effectively to SPP staff and member companies. The work we do for the Engineering department plays a vital role in ensuring the future reliability, resiliency, and economic viability of SPP's members' transmission system.

To be successful as the Programmer Developer, we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology-related field or equivalent experience
• Lead: Ten (10) years of applicable experience in Information Technology Development and/or Support related roles
• Senior: Six (6) years of applicable Information Technology development and support  experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Effective working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Unix or Linux operating systems, application development and support, and database management systems
• Proficient in one or more modern programming languages
• Effective troubleshooting, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Effective working knowledge of SDLC and project life cycle methods and practices
• Effective working knowledge of secure coding practices
• Good customer service and organization skills
• Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Five (5) or more years applicable utility industry experience
• Basic understanding of SPP’s core business model

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of workweek are Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Working extended hours may be required.

Position Location:

This is a hybrid position with a requirement for a minimum of 2-3 days onsite in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Travel Requirement:

This position requires minimal travel (approximately 10%).

Should you elect to apply for this position SPP will review your qualifications and if after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days, but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.

SPP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at HR@spp.org and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve