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The software engineer III 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.

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.MidAmerican Energy Company 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.

• Bachelor's degree in management information systems (MIS), computer science or related technical field or equivalent work experience. (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.) 
• A minimum of six years of experience in business software application design, development, integration and/or installation for the Software Engineer 3 position. 
• A minimum of eight years of experience in business software application design, development, integration and/or installation for the Sr Software Engineer position. 
• Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in .NET and/or Java. Other current programming languages is considered a plus.
• Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in modern web frameworks, such as React or Angular. 
• Advanced knowledge of programming, integration and application security models; and proficiency with a variety of software development tools. 
• Expert knowledge of system design and architecture methodologies, security practices and integration techniques.
• Advanced 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. 
• 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 expert understanding of deployment topologies (i.e. ensuring secure, highly available systems). 
• Effective oral and written communication skills. 
• Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. 
• 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. 

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. 

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.

• Act as the technical lead for highly complex projects related to the development of new systems, architecture, applications or technology capabilities in support of business goals. Hold primary technical responsibility for software development of business critical applications and integration processes. Command proficiency in skills required to achieve desired technical and business outcomes (30%). 

• Perform project planning, system analysis, software design and coding, testing, documentation, implementation and research activities as necessary for software engineering projects. (20%)

• Provide technical leadership to staff; may direct work of software engineers and various analysts in the completion of assigned projects. Plan, schedule and assign work based on established priorities. (15%) 

• Oversee software development and ensure conformance to performance optimization and interoperability standards and requirements. Ensure adherence to secure development lifecycle practices and policies. (10%) 

• Act as the subject matter expert, and consult with clients on company's IT strategy and business requirements. (5%) 

• Collaborate with IT teams from applications and infrastructure to identify technology deficiencies and improvement opportunities in practices and procedures. (5%) 

• Coach and mentor other team members in technical matters, software development practices, project management techniques and security implementations. (5%) 

• Stay current with industry standards techniques for software development, and apply them to development, testing, integration and reporting processes where appropriate. (5%) 

• Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (5%)