Software Developer III - DEW/Electrical Engineering Software (C#, Big Data)

Company Overview: For more than 50 years, NISC has developed and implemented enterprise-level and customer-facing software solutions for over 960+ utilities and broadbands across North America. Our mission is to deliver technology solutions and services that are Member-focused, quality driven and valued priced. We exist to serve our Members and help them serve their communities through our innovative software products, services and outstanding customer support.

NISC has been ranked in ComputerWorld’s Best Places to Work for twenty-two years, and we are looking for qualified individuals to join our team. Our Members have over 18 million end customers (residential and businesses who receive power, internet, television and/or telephone services) that our enterprise software solution enables our Members to compete effectively in the industry, while excelling in customer service. Position Overview: NISC is seeking a talented full-stack developer with a passion for solving complex challenges and working collaboratively.

This role will be part of an agile development team, building and working on our Distributed Engineering Workstation (DEW) product. This team is responsible for the development of an integrated platform designed for engineers and system operators of electric systems to aggregate and analyze data. They maintain cutting edge algorithms for power flow in electrical systems used by electrical and power system engineers to assess their electrical grid's status and plan future load needs to support renewable energy technology like solar and electric vehicles.

A successful candidate will work with our skilled team to develop innovative solutions and maintain our existing software, to meet our Members’ needs. Learn more about DEW here. Essential Functions: Software Development: Design and build responsive desktop applications specifically for electrical engineering applications, ensuring that solutions are robust and scalable.

Feature Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including product managers, quality assurance, and support staff—to research, design, and implement new features tailored to electrical engineering needs. Issue Resolution: Research, analyze, and resolve moderately complex customer issues and bugs related to electrical engineering applications. Testing: Perform unit testing and integration testing of code to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Development Practices: Adhere to established software development methodologies and procedures, and continuously seek to improve development practices. Other duties as assigned. Desired Experience and Skills Preferred: Experience: 8+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on developing solutions for technical fields such as electrical engineering.

Exposure to distributed systems or data-intensive applications. Familiarity with optimization algorithms Familiarity with iterative methods for solving nonlinear systems Preferred Additional Experience: Familiarity with power flow algorithms. Experience in the electric utility or energy industry.

Familiarity with GIS, network modeling, or engineering analysis tools. Technologies: Proficient in C++ and C#. Experience with Java or other Object-Oriented languages.

Knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL, SQL or Oracle. Knowledge of or experience with Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering, preferred. Development Practices: Experience with asynchronous workflows and patterns.

Knowledge of web trends, architecture, and deployment patterns. Proficiency with Git, including branching and merging workflows. Experience with Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Bamboo.

Keep up with technology trends and innovations in your field of practice. Commitment to NISC's Shared Values.