Software Engineer 2

MidAmerican Energy
Des Moines, United States of America
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Des Moines, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Word
.NET
Microsoft Excel
Adobe InDesign
BASIC (Programming Language)
Microsoft Online Services
C Sharp (Programming Language)
Code Review
Continuous Integration
Data Structures
Relational Databases
Programming Tools
Microsoft Visual Studio
Object-Oriented Software Development
Scrum
OpenLink Endur
Software Construction
Software Engineering
Software Systems
SQL Databases
Visual Studio Online
Automatic Programming
Backend
Information Technology
Front End Software Development
REST

Job description

Software Engineer II designs, develops, tests, and supports software solutions of moderate to high complexity. This role works independently on well-defined problems, collaborates with stakeholders and team members, and contributes to selecting and improving technologies used across the team., Engineering - Consistently produces reliable, maintainable, and well-tested code. Makes sound design decisions within defined problem spaces. Contributes actively to understanding and documentation.

Execution & Impact - Completes moderately complex or ambiguous tasks within expected timelines and scope. Communicates progress, risks, and blockers proactively. Handles oncall responsibilities and sees through to solution. Takes initiative within broader or less-defined scope. Owns features or components.

Collaboration - Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and team ceremonies (e.g. sprint planning, standups... etc.) with meaningful input. Supports and unblocks other engineers when possible.

Growth and Learning - Expands technical depth and beings developing areas of ownership. Takes on more complex and less-defined work over time. Applies feedback consistently and demonstrates measurable improvements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related fieldor equivalent practical experience
  • Two or more years of experience of development in Object Oriented languages
  • Foundational experience building software across frontend, backend, or RESTful APIs
  • Familiarity with modern development tools, frameworks, and workflows
  • Understanding of core computer science concepts (data structures, object-oriented design, basic algorithms and complexity)
  • Working knowledge of relational databases
  • Ability to manage and prioritize tasks across multiple assignments
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Willingness to participate in on-call rotations

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Hands-on experience with .NET / C#
  • Experience working with Microsoft ecosystem tools (e.g., Teams, Excel, Word)
  • Familiarity with developer tools such as VS Code, Visual Studio, and SQL tools
  • Exposure to modern development practices (e.g., CI/CD, code automation, or AI-assisted development tools)
  • Experience with Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solutions, particularly within the energy industry (e.g., Aligne, Endur, ETRM platforms)

About the company

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.

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