Software Developer II - Utility Billing Software (Front End, Angular)

About the role

NISC is seeking talented software developers & engineers who are motivated, collaborative, and excited to solve complex challenges. This position is on our iVUE Connect Utility Customer Care & Billing Software Development team, which provides functionality for dynamic pricing options and enhanced customer service for utility companies.

Responsibilities

• Design and build responsive web applications
• Stand up RESTful web services
• Container-driven development (Kubernetes, microservices)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to research, design, and implement new features
• Research, analyze, and resolve moderately complex customer issues and bugs
• Unit test and integration test code as needed
• Follow all established software development methodologies and procedures
• Explore and prototype intelligent agent-based features that enhance user experience or automate workflows
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a Computer Science-related field or equivalent experience
• Generally, requires 5+ years' experience in software development
• Proficient with Angular and/or TypeScript
• Java or other object-oriented programming experience
• Experience with RDBMS (Postgres, Oracle)
• Experience with automated testing methods (Unit, Integration, Contract, End-to-end)
• Experience with cloud technology stack (AWS, Kubernetes, Spring Boot, Kafka, SSO, Cassandra)
• Proficient in developing responsive content and managing performance optimization
• Understanding of modern software engineering principles (managing complexity, abstraction, separation of concerns, modularity, cohesion, coupling)
• Working knowledge of web trends, architecture, and deployment patterns
• Experience with Git, including branching/merging workflows
• Understanding of Test-Driven Development and validating acceptance criteria
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo
• Leverage generative AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity, creativity, and problem-solving
• Commitment to NISC's Statement of Shared Values

Schedule

Hybrid from one of the following office locations: Cedar Rapids, IA; Lake Saint Louis, MO; Mandan, ND. Minimum of 3 days per week in-office, with Tuesday and Wednesday required. The third required day is chosen by the candidate and their supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with $100 monthly contributions from NISC
• Earn up to $800 additional dollars into your HSA each year through the Wellness Rewards program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Fully covered life insurance up to 3x annual base salary
• Fully covered short- and long-term disability
• 401(k), traditional or Roth, with employee match up to 6% and employer 4% salary base contributions
• PTO accrual levels dependent on years of service, 120 Life Leave Event hours, Holiday Week, and 9 paid holidays
• $2,500 interest-free technology loan program
• $25,000 employee educational assistance program
• Volunteer, Wellness, Family Events, and other employee activities
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and dependents
• Benevolence Committee to support employees with financial hardships

Skills

Key skills for this role include: Angular, TypeScript, Automated Testing, Java, Spring Boot, Agentic AI, AWS Cloud, SQL, Postgres, Kubernetes, Microservices, Agile, Scrum, Database, SDLC, Cross Functional.

Minimum Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. Employees must be able to see and communicate, and are regularly required to maintain a stationary position, move, and operate computer keyboards or office equipment.