Programmer Developer II, Senior or Lead

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

We are seeking a highly skilled Programmer/Developer II, Senior or Lead to join our IT Markets team. As key contributor you will:

Play a crucial role in maintaining the mission critical applications utilized by SPP's System Operations team for overseeing the bulk electric grid and wholesale power markets within SPP's footprint. As a Programmer/Developer within this team, your primary responsibilities will involve optimizing the performance and efficiency of the applications and processes. You will work closely with other subject matter experts across the IT department to identify and implement technical solutions to various challenges.

Specifically, your tasks will include providing support for the real-time Market Operating System and actively participating in a 24/7 on-call rotation. This ensures that you will be involved in maintaining the smooth functioning of these critical systems at all times.

By collaborating effectively with your colleagues and leveraging your programming and development skills, you will contribute to the overall success of the IT Markets team and help ensure the reliable operation of SPP's essential systems.

To be successful as the Programmer/Developer II, Senior or Lead, we're looking for: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or an Information Technology-related field or equivalent job-related experience
• Lead: Ten (10) years of applicable experience in Information Technology Development and/or Support related roles
• Senior: Eight (8) years of applicable Information Technology development and support experience or equivalent combined experience in development/support and database management
• 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 Qualifications: 

• Five (5) or more years applicable utility industry experience
• Comprehensive 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

Travel Requirement:

• This position requires minimal travel (approximately 10%)

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 a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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