Southwest Power Pool · 10 hours ago
Full-Stack Programmer Developer - Senior or Lead
Little Rock, AR
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $146K/yr
6+ years expSouthwest Power Pool (SPP) is focused on delivering reliable and affordable electricity and fostering strong relationships. They are seeking a Full-Stack Programmer Developer to design, build, and support applications that enhance the efficiency of their Engineering team and improve operational processes.
EnergyEnergy Efficiency
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality custom applications, balancing intuitive front-end interfaces (React) with robust back-end services (Java Spring Boot/Python)
Establish, develop, and document operational standards and procedures to ensure code quality, security, and long-term maintainability
Partner directly with business owners to gather, refine, and translate complex requirements into technical specifications
Proactively manage application defects and feature enhancements, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet project milestones
Serve as a technical resource to the team, providing guidance, performing code reviews, and mentoring junior developers to foster professional growth
Utilize CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins) to automate testing and deployment, ensuring a seamless and reliable application release process
Qualification
Required
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
Competent and effective written and oral communication skills
Competent understanding and effective working knowledge of SDLC and project life cycle methods and practices
Good customer service and organization skills
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
Preferred
Two (2) or more years applicable utility industry experience
C#, Extract Transform Load (ETL)
Containers, Kubernetes, Docker
Scripting experience: Powershell, Perl, Shell scripting
Web Service / REST / SOAP / WSDL / XSD Experience
Ansible, JIRA, Bitbucket, and Jenkins Experience
Benefits
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
Company
Southwest Power Pool
SPP oversees the bulk electric grid & wholesale power market in the USA on behalf of a diverse group of utilities & transmission companies.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lanny Nickell
President & Chief Executive Officer
Antoine Lucas
Vice President of Markets
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