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: $112,240.00 - $145,810.00

Senior Full-Stack Programmer Developer | Pay Range: $97,580.00 -  $126,790.00

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 We’re Looking For

• Front-End Expertise: Proficiency in core front-end technologies, including React, JavaScript/TypeScript, and HTML. Experience with alternative frameworks like Angular or Vue is a plus.
• Back-End Strength: Strong hands-on experience with Java and the Spring Boot framework, as well as Python for backend logic, automation scripts, or data processing.
• Database Management: Proficiency in working with relational databases such as SQL Server or Oracle.
• DevOps & Tooling: Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Jenkins) and integrating code into CI/CD pipelines.
• Lifecycle Knowledge: Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and project lifecycle methodologies.
• Solution-Oriented: Ability to interpret complex business requirements and translate them into efficient technical solutions.
• Collaborative Leader: A self-driven team player who can collaborate across functions and provide mentorship to junior developers when needed.
• Innovation-Minded: A genuine passion for researching new technologies and a commitment to improving internal development processes.

What You’ll Do:

• Application Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-quality custom applications, balancing intuitive front-end interfaces (React) with robust back-end services (Java Spring Boot/Python).
• Standards & Documentation: Establish, develop, and document operational standards and procedures to ensure code quality, security, and long-term maintainability.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner directly with business owners to gather, refine, and translate complex requirements into technical specifications.
• Lifecycle Management: Proactively manage appl