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. This position is on our Meter Data Management Software Development team, which develops 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 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
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Scripting languages like Python
- 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.
Schedule
Hybrid from one of the following office locations: Atlanta, GA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Lake Saint Louis, MO; Mandan, ND.
Minimum of 3 days per week in the 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
- Ability to 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 fun supplied by committees
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and dependents
- Benevolence Committee to support employees with financial hardships
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 to perform these functions. 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.