Full-Stack Programmer Developer - 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 and transparent 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 bonus (if applicable)
• Hybrid working environment for positions that are eligible
• Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a pension (defined benefit plan) fully funded by SPP

 COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

Lead Full-Stack Programmer Developer | Pay Range: $109,500.00 - $142,250.00 

Senior Full-Stack Programmer Developer | Pay Range: $95,200.00 - $123,700.00

Join SPP as a Full-Stack Programmer Developer – Build the Future of IT Engineering Solutions

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is looking for a Full-Stack Programmer Developer  to join our IT Applications Engineering Systems team. In this role, you will design, build, and support applications that empower our Engineering team. These include both custom-developed and vendor-sourced solutions designed to streamline daily operations, improve success rates, and enhance overall efficiency.

Our primary mission is to collect, validate, and prepare data for transmission planning studies—a critical step in shaping the future of the electric grid. As part of this fast-paced team, you’ll work closely with engineers to automate processes, innovate solutions, and continuously optimize applications for better performance.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain custom applications (front-end and back-end)

• Develop and document operational standards and procedures

• Collaborate with business owners to gather and refine requirements

• Manage defects and enhancements based on priority

• Mentor and support other team members

• Work with CI/CD tools for seamless application deployment

What We’re Looking For:

• Proficiency in core front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and familiarity with frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue

• Strong experience with Python, Node.js, Java and Spring Boot

• Experience with databases like SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or Oracle

• Familiarity with version control (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines

• Knowledge of SDLC and project lifecycle methodologies

• Ability to interpret requirements and translate them into solutions

• A self-driven, collaborative team player who can mentor when needed

• Passion for researching new technologies and improving processes

If you’re passionate about building impactful solutions, thrive in a collaborative environment, and enjoy leveraging technology to solve complex problems, SPP is the place for you.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, related field, or equivalent work experience
• Lead Programmer Developer - Ten (10) years of applicable Information Technology Development/Support experience
• Senior Programmer Developer - Six (6) years of applicable Information Technology Development/Support experience
• Competent and effective working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Unix or Linux operating systems, application development and support, and database management systems
• Competent and effective troubleshooting, problem solving, and analytical skills