Senior Software Engineer, Las Vegas, Nevada

Basic Purpose

Working with significant independence and under general direction, the senior 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.

Essential Duties and 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.

Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment

Education and Work Experience

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.)

A minimum of six years of experience in business software application design, development, integration and/or installation.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

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.
• open systems object design methodologies, architecture methodologies, security practices and integration techniques.
• relational database technology, structured analysis concepts, and software design patterns.

Demonstrated skills such as:

• Analytical, interpersonal and communication.
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Demonstrated business analysis aptitude including communications and interpersonal skills enabling an understanding of client's needs.
• Demonstrated advanced 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).
• 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.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Application development and production support expertise with modern JavaScript UI frameworks, (such as Angular or React), and mobile/cross-platform capabilities using Capacitor
• Experience developing containerized microservices using Java/Spring Framework, Go and/or NodeJS.

Equipment and Applications
General PC and office suites, and various software applications as outlined above

Work Environment and Physical Demands
General office environment. No special physical demands required.

Annual Salary: $115,900 (Min) to $136,300 (Mid); Up to 15% Short Term Incentive Plan target opportunity at the discretion of the company. This is a non-represented position.

We offer the following benefits for non-represented employees. For represented employees, we offer many similar benefits plans and programs with specific terms negotiated in the collective bargaining agreement.

• Medical
• Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Wellness
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) fixed contribution – company contributes 4% regardless of employee’s contribution
• 401(k) match – company matches 100% of the employee’s first 6% contribution; immediate vesting
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Identity Theft Protection – company paid
• Flexible Work Schedules (depending on position) – ask the hiring manager for more information
• Visit our Corporate website for detailed information and other benefits offered

At NV Energy, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. NV Energy 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.

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at our company, please contact Human Resources via email at HumanResources@nvenergy.com or call our HR Help Desk at (702) 402-5500 and select '0' or Fax your request at (702) 402-0031. TTY Sensory Impaired - 711

Depending on qualifications of applicants, this position may be filled at a lower level than that which is posted such as Software Engineer 3, Software Engineer 2 or Software Engineer 1.

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