Programmer Developer I,II, or Senior

Description Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. Weu2019re about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansasu2019 Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way. We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package: + Competitive pay with bonus opportunities + Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance + Relocation assistance + Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come in where collaborative in person work is needed. + Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP PLEASE NOTE: SPP is not able to sponsor employment visas or student-work authorizations (STEM OPT) for this position. Please ensure you are eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship prior to applying. COMPENSATION INFORMATION The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process. Programmer Developer Pay Range: $64,060.00 - $78,465.00 Programmer Developer II Pay Range: $77,900.00 - $99,320.00 Sr. Programmer Developer Pay Range: $97,580.00 - $126,795.00 As our Programmer Developer, you will: Have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact to the expansion of the transmission grid, to ensure electricity will continue to be delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. From designing intuitive user interfaces to optimizing backend systems, youu2019ll collaborate with teams of peers and business owners to deliver robust solutions that meet the evolving needs of our stakeholders. Youu2019ll also be a part of a great workplace culture and enjoy a fantastic benefits package, which are just a couple of the reasons SPP was voted one of Arkansasu2019 Best Places to work by Arkansas Business. Play a pivotal role in optimizing data management while also working with diverse data sources and ensuring the seamless extraction, transformation, and load of data for reporting purposes. Opportunities also exist to be creative in defining and implementing new processes or improving existing processes. Join us in shaping the future of data management at SPP. To be successful as the Programmer Developer, we're looking for: + Bacheloru2019s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology-related field or equivalent experience + Senior: Eight (8) years of applicable Information Technology development and support experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience + Level II: Three (3) years of Information Technology Development/Support experience + Level I: No experience + Effective working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Unix or Linux operating systems, application development and support, and database management systems + Proficient in one or more modern programming languages + Effective troubleshooting, problem solving, and analytical skills + Effective written and oral communication skills + Effective working knowledge of SDLC and project life cycle methods and practices + Effective working knowledge of secure coding practices + Good customer service and organization skills + Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures Preferred Qualifications: + Experience with enterprise data integration and ETL platforms (e.g., Informatica, SSIS, DataStage, or similar technologies) + Experience supporting analytics or business intelligence platforms (e.g., Tableau, SAS, Power BI, or similar tools) + Advanced SQL skills including complex joins, query optimization, and performance tuning + Experience working with large-scale enterprise data warehouse platforms (e.g., Netezza, Exadata, Snowflake, or similar technologies) + Two (2) or more years applicable utility industry experience + Basic understanding of SPPu2019s core business model Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Days and hours of workweek are Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Working extended hours may be required. Travel Requirement: This position requires minimal travel (approximately 10%). Southwest Power Pool is an equal opportunity employer that makes employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Further, Southwest Power Pool makes good faith efforts to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact us at and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. At SPP we believe in a culture of belonging. Learn more here: Culture of Belonging - Southwest Power Pool (. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2026-03-18