Programmer-Developer II/Sr.

SPP is about more than power. We’re about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:

• Competitive and transparent pay with bonus opportunities
• Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Relocation bonus (if applicable)
• Hybrid working environment for positions that are eligible
• Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a pension (defined benefit plan) fully funded by SPP

**PLEASE NOTE: ** **SPP is not able to sponsor employment visas or student-work authorizations (STEM OPT) for this position. Please ensure you are eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship prior to applying.**

COMPENSATION INFORMATION The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

Sr. Programmer Developer Pay Range: $97,580.00 - $126,795.00 Programmer Developer II Pay Range: $77,900.00 - $99,320.00

Overview The Programmer/Developer II and Senior Programmer/Developer develop, test, support, and maintain software applications and databases that support Southwest Power Pool’s daily operations and services. Both roles research, design, and document systems; identify automation opportunities; promote programming efficiencies; and help ensure the reliable operation of applications with significant economic, security, and compliance impacts.

Programmer/Developer II

Programmer/Developer II focuses on a defined set of applications and applies business and technical support concepts to develop, test, debug, troubleshoot, and support software. This role follows established department standards to maintain assigned systems, minimize downtime, and meet end-user needs.

The Programmer/Developer II works with minimal supervision, serves as a liaison among SPP departments, IT, and vendors, and may provide guidance to team members based on experience.

Senior Programmer/Developer

Senior Programmer/Developer serves as a subject matter expert in one or more application areas or technologies. This role develops, supports, and improves software systems while reviewing architecture and design, recommending upgrades and improvements, and strengthening system security, stability, and efficiency.

The Senior Programmer/Developer develops efficient system-management methods using IT/CyPEM standards, provides technical coaching and guidance to team members, and works independently with SPP departments, IT, and vendors to prioritize work, resolve issues, and meet organizational needs.

Core Responsibilities Both Roles

• Participate in a 24/7/365 on-call rotation.
• Multi-task, problem-solve, and work with complex and highly integrated systems.
• Maintain an understanding of the business, technical, security, and compliance requirements of assigned systems, along with a competent understanding of other systems supported by the team.
• Engage in applicable phases of the SDLC and project life cycle, including requirements and design, test execution, environment support, release deployment, and coordination of implementation plans across multiple teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Define software development project plans, including scoping, scheduling, configuration, and implementation.
• Consistently interpret and code software programs and applications according to business and/or technical specifications.
• Ensure software integration in…