What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Systems Engineer position at Omaha Public Power District?
Responsibilities
Software Systems Engineer
The Software Systems Engineer is a highly organized technology professional, focused on implementing, maintaining, and updating OPPD's software systems. Software Systems Engineers are accountable and responsible for production operations of existing systems to include life-cycle management, system performance, and support. The engineer also participates in the delivery of system enhancements and required functionality via new system implementations. Software Systems Engineers will work closely with a variety of stakeholders in performing all assigned duties.
Solutions Design:
Apply standard practices and techniques to design, administer, and maintain applications.
Manage solutions following the Software Development Lifecycle.
Provide high level and detailed estimates and designs.
Responsible for taking requirements and breaking them into deliverable work packages.
Ability to collaborate with vendor/consultant.
Technology Lifecycle Maintenance:
Responsible for on-going maintenance of off the shelf and not off the shelf software applications and integrations.
Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to turn delivered patches into applied updates with appropriate coordination of impacted systems.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define maintenance needs for internally built software.
Project Delivery:
As part of a project team, upgrade or implement new systems (primarily off the shelf).
Develop system integrations following established application integration architecture framework and standards.
Work with Business Analysts and Quality Assurance (QA) to ensure requirements are deliverable and testable.
Problem and Incident Management:
Provide knowledge transfer to peers, QA, and support teams to ensure open issues are resolved in alignment with design requirements and OPPD technology standards.
Engage in or lead research and/or troubleshooting activities on applications for development or support and outage escalations.
Research and apply solutions to open problems through application patching or code fix.
Qualifications
Required:
Level - S4
Foundation - $88,546
Midpoint - $110,682
Where the Light Starts
What does it mean to be the source of light? On a basic level, it means operating from a place of honesty and integrity. It's how we achieve things. How we provide affordable, reliable, environmentally sensitive energy. Because it matters. We've pledged to serve, honor, and care for this community. That means the 13 counties we service, and it means one another. It means the people right here at OPPD proudly comprised and welcoming of every creed, race, age, orientation, and color. Being ¿where the light starts¿ means showing up for each other and the people we serve. Doing the right thing even when no one's watching. We're proud of our commitment. We reward creative problem solving. We recognize that consistency and reliability are tremendous resources. That providing these things to the community and each other is a privilege. Because we are leading the way the future is powered. We are the source of light. Out there. In here. Everywhere.
How To Apply
Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before 02/19/2025
Recruiter: Patique Collins - pncollins@oppd.com
Software Systems Engineer
The Software Systems Engineer is a highly organized technology professional, focused on implementing, maintaining, and updating OPPD's software systems. Software Systems Engineers are accountable and responsible for production operations of existing systems to include life-cycle management, system performance, and support. The engineer also participates in the delivery of system enhancements and required functionality via new system implementations. Software Systems Engineers will work closely with a variety of stakeholders in performing all assigned duties.
Solutions Design:
Apply standard practices and techniques to design, administer, and maintain applications.
Manage solutions following the Software Development Lifecycle.
Provide high level and detailed estimates and designs.
Responsible for taking requirements and breaking them into deliverable work packages.
Ability to collaborate with vendor/consultant.
Technology Lifecycle Maintenance:
Responsible for on-going maintenance of off the shelf and not off the shelf software applications and integrations.
Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to turn delivered patches into applied updates with appropriate coordination of impacted systems.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define maintenance needs for internally built software.
Project Delivery:
As part of a project team, upgrade or implement new systems (primarily off the shelf).
Develop system integrations following established application integration architecture framework and standards.
Work with Business Analysts and Quality Assurance (QA) to ensure requirements are deliverable and testable.
Problem and Incident Management:
Provide knowledge transfer to peers, QA, and support teams to ensure open issues are resolved in alignment with design requirements and OPPD technology standards.
Engage in or lead research and/or troubleshooting activities on applications for development or support and outage escalations.
Research and apply solutions to open problems through application patching or code fix.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in computer science or related field, or a combination of education and work experience that provides the necessary skills to perform the essential job functions.
- Two (2) years of experience in a similar position.
- Experience in installation, configuring and integrating systems.
- Experience in software development and coding.
- Strong knowledge of at least one development language.
- Strong knowledge of personal computer software and hardware, particularly Windows 10, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office product suite, Active Directory and Exchange.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are required, including the ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
- Must be able to work independently and collaboratively with minimum supervision. Requires exceptional organizational skills, problem solving skills, and flexibility in changing priorities.
- Be a team player with the ability to share knowledge and develop colleagues for the overall benefit of the team and organization.
- Familiar with tools and platforms such as Jira GIT, Jenkins, Ansible.
- Familiar with C#, C , Java, Groovy, PLSQL, PowerShell, PeopleCode, JavaScript, Python, HTML, CSS.
- Familiar with Middleware (ex. Mulesoft, NextAxiom, Weblogic).
- Familiar with Linux or Windows servers.
Level - S4
Foundation - $88,546
Midpoint - $110,682
Where the Light Starts
What does it mean to be the source of light? On a basic level, it means operating from a place of honesty and integrity. It's how we achieve things. How we provide affordable, reliable, environmentally sensitive energy. Because it matters. We've pledged to serve, honor, and care for this community. That means the 13 counties we service, and it means one another. It means the people right here at OPPD proudly comprised and welcoming of every creed, race, age, orientation, and color. Being ¿where the light starts¿ means showing up for each other and the people we serve. Doing the right thing even when no one's watching. We're proud of our commitment. We reward creative problem solving. We recognize that consistency and reliability are tremendous resources. That providing these things to the community and each other is a privilege. Because we are leading the way the future is powered. We are the source of light. Out there. In here. Everywhere.
How To Apply
Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before 02/19/2025
Recruiter: Patique Collins - pncollins@oppd.com
- PLEASE NOTE** - Your application has not been submitted unless you have applied for a specific requisition. If you have not chosen a specific opening, your application will remain in 'DRAFT' form and will not be viewed by our Human Capital staff.
Salary : $88,546 - $110,682
