Software Engineer Independent Contractor Jobs in Nebraska

Job Description
This posting is a full-time fully in-office position for applicants who will live and work in the Omaha, NE area.
Working independently under minimal supervision, the software engineer participates in the design, programming, testing, documentation and implementation of complex computer applications and systems. Evaluates software packages, provides recommendations to management and business clients, and identifies best technology solutions. Identifies future needs for key technologies and techniques and develops plans for adoption.
Responsibilities
Architects, designs, codes, tests, documents, implements and maintains more complex application programs and interfaces.
May act as senior contributor or technical lead on small to mid-sized projects.
Provides technical support; problem determination and investigation; implementation of upgrades for developed applications.
Enhances existing systems; participates in client walkthroughs and technical design reviews. Aids in systems development planning and monitoring. Participates in design reviews and peer code walkthroughs.
Provides client and application support.
Perform software development and ensure conformance to performance optimization and interoperability standards and requirements.
Work in adherence to secure development lifecycle practices and policies.
Performs or assists in the research and fact-finding to develop or modify application programs. Includes working with vendors to review quality, adaptability and compatibility of their products.
Act as the subject matter expert and consult with clients on company's IT strategy and business requirements.
Collaborate with IT teams from applications and infrastructure to identify technology deficiencies and improvement opportunities in practices and procedures.
Stay current with industry standards techniques for software development, and apply them to development, testing, integration and reporting processes where appropriate.
Consults with application users in developing functional/technical specifications.
Consults with application users, evaluates user requests for new or modified computer applications and associated interfaces to determine feasibility, cost and time required, compatibility with current systems and computer capabilities.
Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using .NET (C#, ASP.NET Core) and React.
Build and consume RESTful APIs and integrate frontend components with backend services.
Experience with SQL Server or other relational databases; ability to write efficient queries.
Implement responsive, reusable UI components using React, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies.
Performs any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in management information systems (MIS), computer science or related technical field or equivalent work experience. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)
Software Engineer 2 - A minimum of four years of experience in software engineering, platform engineering, or site reliability engineering
Software Engineer 3 - A minimum of five years of experience in business software application design, development, integration and/or installation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated knowledge of programming in client/server or web development environment.
Experience in the industry, or in an environment whose scope, size and complexity are comparable.
Demonstrated knowledge of open systems object design methodologies, architecture methodologies, security practices and integration techniques.
Demonstrated knowledge of relational database technology, structured analysis concepts, and software design patterns.
Effective project management skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
Business analysis aptitude including communications and interpersonal skills enabling an understanding of client's needs.
Demonstrated knowledge of information technology terms, equipment, systems, functions and major vendors.
Experience integrating large, disconnected enterprise-class systems in a robust, fault-tolerant manner consistent with industry standards.
Able to work in a zero-code-ownership environment where the team members can modify any source file at any time. An understanding of deployment topologies (i.e. ensuring secure, highly available systems).
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
Availability for periodic on-call responsibilities.
Experience integrating Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) solutions within an environment with strong change and release management processes and procedures.
Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in Oracle and Microsoft SQL database development.
Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in current computing programming languages.
About Us
BHE Pipeline Group consists of Berkshire Hathaway Energy's interstate natural gas pipeline companies, BHE GT&S, Kern River Gas Transmission Company and Northern Natural Gas Company. Combined, BHE Pipeline Group operates approximately 21,200 miles of pipeline with a design capacity of approximately 21.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day, owns assets in 27 states and is an industry leader in natural gas transportation. BHE Pipeline Group also operates 22 natural gas storage facilities with a total working gas capacity of 515.6 billion cubic feet and a liquefied natural gas export, import and storage facility.
About the Team
Northern Natural Gas is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.