Programmer Developer I,II, or Senior at Southwest Power Pool in Little Rock, Arkansas

Job Description:

Southwest Power Pool (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 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 assistance


• Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come in where collaborative in person work is needed.


• Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP

As our Programmer Developer, you will:

Have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact to the expansion of the transmission grid, to ensure electricity will continue to be delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. From designing intuitive user interfaces to optimizing backend systems, you’ll collaborate with teams of peers and business owners to deliver robust solutions that meet the evolving needs of our stakeholders. You’ll also be a part of a great workplace culture and enjoy a fantastic benefits package, which are just a couple of the reasons SPP was voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work by Arkansas Business.

This position will be involved the full software development life cycle of customized web applications for the Engineering organization. These web applications are designed to enhance the success, efficiency, and productivity of engineers in their daily tasks. In this position, day-to-day tasks to develop and support these applications will include all phases of the software development, including project planning, requirements gathering, designing, programming, testing, and deployment.   

To be successful as the Programmer Developer, we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology-related field or equivalent experience


• Senior: Eight (8) years of applicable Information Technology development and support  experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience


• Level II: Three (3) years of Information Technology Development/Support experience


• Level I: No experience


• Effective working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Unix or Linux operating systems, application development and support, and database management systems


• Proficient in one or more modern programming languages


• Effective troubleshooting, problem solving, and analytical skills


• Effective written and oral communication skills


• Effective working knowledge of SDLC and project life cycle methods and practices


• Effective working knowledge of secure coding practices


• Good customer service and organization skills


• Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Two (2) or more years applicable utility industry experience


• Basic understanding of SPP’s core business model

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of workweek are Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Working extended hours may be required.

Travel Requirement:

This position requires minimal travel (approximately 10%).

SPP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at HR@spp.org and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

At SPP we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Visit our website to learn more: LINK

Full job descriptions will be made available to those selected for an interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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