Software Developer - Hybrid

Summary: NRG Energy is a dynamic company that encourages employee growth and development. They are seeking a .NET developer to design, develop, and support applications for their Natural Gas Risk applications, collaborating with various teams to deliver secure and efficient solutions. Responsibilities: - Develop, maintain, and enhance applications using C#/.NET Framework or .NET Core - Implement data access layers using Dapper and Entity Framework for efficient SQL database interaction - Design and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and database schemas for performance and reliability - Build and support RESTful APIs and web services for integration with other apps - Use AI tools for architecture exploration, code generation, testing, and debugging - Build and refine agent-style workflows and structured prompts to automate development tasks - Utilize prompt engineering techniques to design workflows for document processing, operational insights, and automation - Connect applications with enterprise systems supporting gas scheduling, trading, risk, and settlement workflows - Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions - Provide production support, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability of critical applications - Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices - Participate in code reviews and adhere to established development standards - Support change management and validation processes for production deployments - Work closely with operations, risk, accounting, and IT teams to deliver solutions aligned with business needs - Document application workflows, dependencies, and technical specifications - Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) - 1–5 years of experience in .NET application development - Hands-on experience with SQL Server, Dapper, and Entity Framework - Familiarity with AI services and ability to design prompt-based solutions - Exposure to energy and gas trading business will be a big positive - Familiarity with concepts like 'mark to market' and 'forward curves' will be a huge plus - Proficiency in C#/.NET Framework or .NET Core - Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns - Proficiency with at least one vibe coding tool (e.g CoPilot, Clause, Cursor) - Working knowledge of SQL, query optimization, and stored procedures - Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows Required Skills: .NET Framework, C#, SQL Server Important Skills: Dapper, Entity Framework, AI services, RESTful APIs Nice-to-Have Skills: Object-oriented programming, Git Benefits: Annual bonus, Short- and long-term incentives, Program-specific awards, Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, Flexible spending accounts