Programmer Developer - Senior or Lead

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We're 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 Arkansas' 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 and transparent 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 bonus (if applicable)
• Hybrid working environment for positions that are eligible
• Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a pension (defined benefit plan) fully funded by SPP

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.

Lead Programmer Developer | Pay Range : $109,500.00 - $142,250.00

Senior Programmer Developer | Pay Range : $95,200.00 - $123,700.00

Join SPP as a Programmer Developer - Build the Future of IT Engineering Solutions

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is looking for a Programmer Developer to join our IT Applications Engineering Systems team . In this role, you will design, build, and support applications that empower our Engineering team. These include both custom-developed and vendor-sourced solutions designed to streamline daily operations, improve success rates, and enhance overall efficiency.

Our primary mission is to collect, validate, and prepare data for transmission planning studies-a critical step in shaping the future of the electric grid. As part of this fast-paced team, you'll work closely with engineers to automate processes, innovate solutions, and continuously optimize applications for better performance.

What You'll Do :

What We're Looking For :

If you're passionate about building impactful solutions, thrive in a collaborative environment, and enjoy leveraging technology to solve complex problems, SPP is the place for you.

To be successful as the Programmer Developer, we're looking for :

Preferred :

Work Environment :

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands :

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work :

This is a full-time, onsite hybrid position based in Little Rock, Arkansas. The standard workweek is Monday through Friday, from 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m., with extended hours may be required. Job requires managing staff working rotating shift schedules with long hours.

Travel Requirement :

This position requires minimal travel (approximately 10%).

SPP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at HR@spp.org 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. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

At SPP we believe in a culture of belonging. Learn more here : Culture of Belonging - Southwest Power Pool.

Full job descriptions will be made available to those selected for an interview.

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