Software Engineer 3/Sr Software Engineer

Berkshire Hathaway Energy

$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in MIS, computer science, or a related field; equivalent experience may be accepted.
  • 6+ years of experience in software application design and development for Software Engineer 3; 8+ years for Sr Software Engineer.
  • Proficiency in .NET and/or Java; familiarity with modern programming languages is a plus.
  • Experience with web frameworks like React or Angular is required.
  • In-depth knowledge of programming, integration, and application security models; skilled with various software development tools.
  • Thorough understanding of system design and architectures, integration methods, and security practices.
  • Strong project management capabilities and ability to multitask effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical efforts on complex system development and architecture projects.
  • Conduct software design, coding, testing, documentation, and implementation activities for software engineering projects.
  • Provide technical guidance and leadership, directing work of software engineers and analysts.
  • Oversee software development to ensure standards for performance optimization and security compliance are met.
  • Consult with clients to align IT strategy with business requirements as a subject matter expert.
  • Collaborate with IT teams to identify and propose technology improvements and best practices.
  • Mentor team members on software development practices and security implementations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Collaboration in a supportive team environment.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and resources.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The software engineer participates in the design, programming, testing, documentation and implementation of complex computer applications and systems. Evaluates software packages, provides recommendations to management and business clients, and identifies best technology solutions. Identifies future needs for key technologies and techniques and develops plans for adoption.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the technical lead for highly complex projects related to the development of new systems, architecture, applications or technology capabilities in support of business goals. Hold primary technical responsibility for software development of business critical applications and integration processes. Command proficiency in skills required to achieve desired technical and business outcomes (30%).
  • Perform project planning, system analysis, software design and coding, testing, documentation, implementation and research activities as necessary for software engineering projects. (20%)
  • Provide technical leadership to staff; may direct work of software engineers and various analysts in the completion of assigned projects. Plan, schedule and assign work based on established priorities. (15%)
  • Oversee software development and ensure conformance to performance optimization and interoperability standards and requirements. Ensure adherence to secure development lifecycle practices and policies. (10%)
  • Act as the subject matter expert, and consult with clients on company's IT strategy and business requirements. (5%)
  • Collaborate with IT teams from applications and infrastructure to identify technology deficiencies and improvement opportunities in practices and procedures. (5%)
  • Coach and mentor other team members in technical matters, software development practices, project management techniques and security implementations. (5%)
  • Stay current with industry standards techniques for software development, and apply them to development, testing, integration and reporting processes where appropriate. (5%)
  • Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (5%)


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in management information systems (MIS), computer science or related technical field or equivalent work experience. (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)
  • A minimum of six years of experience in business software application design, development, integration and/or installation for the Software Engineer 3 position.
  • A minimum of eight years of experience in business software application design, development, integration and/or installation for the Sr Software Engineer position.
  • Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in .NET and/or Java. Other current programming languages is considered a plus.
  • Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in modern web frameworks, such as React or Angular.
  • Advanced knowledge of programming, integration and application security models; and proficiency with a variety of software development tools.
  • Expert knowledge of system design and architecture methodologies, security practices and integration techniques.
  • Advanced knowledge of relational database technology, structured analysis concepts, and software design patterns.
  • Effective 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.
  • Knowledge of information technology terms, equipment, systems, functions and major vendors.
  • Experience integrating large disconnected enterprise-class systems in a robust, fault-tolerant manner consistent with industry standards.
  • Able to work in a zero-code-ownership environment where the team members can modify any source file at any time.
  • An expert understanding of deployment topologies (i.e. ensuring secure, highly available systems).
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • 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.


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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