Software Engineer 2

Berkshire Hathaway Energy

$80K — $110K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2+ years of development experience in Object Oriented languages.
  • Foundational experience in frontend, backend, or RESTful API software development.
  • Familiarity with modern development tools, frameworks, and workflows.
  • Understanding of core computer science concepts such as data structures and algorithms.
  • Working knowledge of relational databases.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Produce reliable, maintainable, and well-tested code consistently.
  • Make sound design decisions within defined problem areas.
  • Complete moderately complex tasks on time and within scope.
  • Communicate progress, risks, and blockers proactively.
  • Handle on-call responsibilities and provide solutions.
  • Participate in design discussions and provide meaningful input on code reviews.
  • Expand technical skills and take on more complex work over time.

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment with opportunities for input in design discussions.
  • Exposure to modern development practices like CI/CD and automation.
  • Chance to work with advanced technologies in the energy industry.
  • Support for professional growth through feedback and skill development.
  • On-call responsibilities that foster problem-solving skills.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Software Engineer II designs, develops, tests, and supports software solutions of moderate to high complexity. This role works independently on well-defined problems, collaborates with stakeholders and team members, and contributes to selecting and improving technologies used across the team.

Responsibilities

Engineering - Consistently produces reliable, maintainable, and well-tested code. Makes sound design decisions within defined problem spaces. Contributes actively to understanding and documentation.

Execution & Impact - Completes moderately complex or ambiguous tasks within expected timelines and scope. Communicates progress, risks, and blockers proactively. Handles oncall responsibilities and sees through to solution. Takes initiative within broader or less-defined scope. Owns features or components.

Collaboration - Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and team ceremonies (e.g. sprint planning, standups... etc.) with meaningful input. Supports and unblocks other engineers when possible.

Growth and Learning - Expands technical depth and beings developing areas of ownership. Takes on more complex and less-defined work over time. Applies feedback consistently and demonstrates measurable improvements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field-or equivalent practical experience
  • Two or more years of experience of development in Object Oriented languages
  • Foundational experience building software across frontend, backend, or RESTful APIs
  • Familiarity with modern development tools, frameworks, and workflows
  • Understanding of core computer science concepts (data structures, object-oriented design, basic algorithms and complexity)
  • Working knowledge of relational databases
  • Ability to manage and prioritize tasks across multiple assignments
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Willingness to participate in on-call rotations

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Hands-on experience with .NET / C#
  • Experience working with Microsoft ecosystem tools (e.g., Teams, Excel, Word)
  • Familiarity with developer tools such as VS Code, Visual Studio, and SQL tools
  • Exposure to modern development practices (e.g., CI/CD, code automation, or AI-assisted development tools)
  • Experience with Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solutions, particularly within the energy industry (e.g., Aligne, Endur, ETRM platforms)


Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

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