Software Developer - Meter Data Management Software (Full Stack, Back End)
About the Role
NISC is seeking talented software developers & engineers who are motivated, collaborative, and excited to solve complex challenges. We're especially interested in individuals with experience working on a full stack, heavier back end development team. We look for individuals who thrive in a team environment, are committed to accomplishing shared goals, and are eager to learn and innovate.
This position would be on our Meter Data Management Software Development team, which is NISC's solution for data storage and analytics that enhances customer service and provides engineering analysis using Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) data. This product helps utility staff to analyze, troubleshoot and validate data for billing and other purposes.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain full‑stack applications and scalable data engineering solutions
- Analyze and resolve complex technical issues across application and data platforms
- Apply SDLC best practices to ensure quality, performance, security, and maintainability of production code
- Collaborate closely with Product, Data, UX, and Engineering teams to deliver business solutions
- Participate in architectural and technical design discussions and contribute to technical direction
- Create and maintain data tools that improve data accessibility, reliability, and usability
- Identify and implement opportunities for automation, scalability, and system optimization
- Provide clear progress updates and communicate risks, dependencies, and technical considerations
- Explore and prototype intelligent agent-based features that enhance user experience or automate workflows
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Generally requires 1+ years' experience in software development
- Experience in a full‑stack, cloud‑based environment
- Proficiency with Javascript, Angular, Typescript or other web development languages
- Proficiency in object‑oriented programming languages such as Java or Scala
- Experience with AWS cloud services (e.g., S3, Lambda, EC2, EMR, SQS, SNS, CloudWatch)
- Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., Oracle, Postgres, Cassandra, DynamoDB)
- Understanding of ETL/ELT processes, metadata, dependency, and workload management
- Working knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and engineering tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Bamboo
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and root‑cause analysis skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to remain composed and think analytically in high‑pressure situations
- Self‑motivated, accountable, and effective in a collaborative, cross‑functional environment
- Commitment to NISC's Statement of Shared Values
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a Computer Science-related field or equivalent experience
- Scripting languages like Python (nice‑to‑have)
Work Schedule
Hybrid from the following office locations: Atlanta, GA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Lake Saint Louis, MO; Mandan, ND.
Hybrid Schedule: Minimum of working 3 days per week out of an office location and ability to work up to all 5 days a week from an office location. Required Days from an Office Location: Tuesday and Wednesday – the third required day will be up to the candidate and their supervisor to choose.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with $100 monthly contributions from NISC
- Wellness Rewards program – ability to earn up to $800 additional dollars into your HSA each year
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) thru Paylocity
- Fully covered life insurance up to x3 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 fun supplied by our committees
- Employee Assistance Program; assisting employees and dependents with virtually any life event
- Benevolence Committee to support employees with financial hardships like unexpected medical bills, funerals and other unfortunate hardships