Software Engineer 1 at BHE… · 4299 NW…

Summary: MidAmerican Energy Company is a Midwest utility providing regulated electric and natural gas service to over 1.6 million customers. They are seeking a Software Engineer 1 to participate in the design, programming, testing, documentation, and implementation of computer applications and systems, while also evaluating software packages and identifying technology solutions. Responsibilities: - Design, code, test, document, implement and maintain application programs. (50%) - Enhances existing systems; participates in client walkthroughs and technical design reviews. Aids in systems development planning and monitoring. Participates in design reviews and peer code walkthroughs. Provides client and application support. (10%) - Provide customer support for package software and associated interfaces. (10%) - Perform software development and ensure conformance to performance optimization and interoperability standards and requirements. Work in adherence to secure development lifecycle practices and policies. (5%) - Performs or assists in the research and fact-finding to develop or modify application programs. Includes working with vendors to review quality, adaptability and compatibility of their products. (5-10%) - Collaborate with IT teams from applications and infrastructure to identify technology deficiencies and improvement opportunities in practices and procedures. (0-5%) - Stay current with industry standards techniques for software development, and apply them to development, testing, integration and reporting processes where appropriate. (0-5%) - Assist in the research and fact-finding to develop or modify application programs. (0-5%) - Perform basic system analysis and design functions. (0-5%) - Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning. (0-5%) - Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (0-5%) Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in management information systems (MIS), computer science, or related technical field; or equivalent work experience - Eighteen months of work and/or intern experience in business software application development - Basic knowledge of programming in client/server and/or web development environment - Basic knowledge of integration and application security models; and proficiency with a variety of software development tools - Experience in the industry, or in an environment whose scope, size and complexity are comparable - Basic knowledge of open systems object design methodologies, architecture methodologies, security practices and integration techniques - Basic knowledge of relational database technology, structured analysis concepts, and software design patterns - Basic project management skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently - Business analysis aptitude including communications and interpersonal skills enabling an understanding of client's needs - Able to work in a zero-code-ownership environment where the team members can modify any source file at any time - A basic understanding of deployment topologies (i.e. ensuring secure, highly available systems) - Effective oral and written communication skills - Effective analytical and problem-solving skills - Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently - Availability for periodic on-call responsibilities - Experience integrating Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) solutions within an environment with strong change and release management processes and procedures - Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in Oracle and Microsoft SQL database development - Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in .NET and other current computing programming languages - Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in Microsoft BizTalk Server, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft SQL Reporting Services and Oracle business intelligence / reporting - Understanding of company's existing IT environment and of applicable company policies, practices, and procedures Required Skills: Programming knowledge, Relational database technology, Oracle database development, .NET programming, Microsoft SQL development Important Skills: Bachelor's degree, Integration security models, Microsoft BizTalk Server, Microsoft SharePoint Nice-to-Have Skills: Business analysis aptitude, Project management skills, Effective communication skills, Analytical problem-solving skills