NISC develops and implements enterprise-level and customer-facing software solutions for over 960+ energy cooperatives and communication organizations 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. We are an AI-forward company committed to being a technology leader in our industry. NISC has been ranked in ComputerWorld’s Best Places to Work for 23 years, and we are looking for qualified individuals to join our team.
Our Members have over 16 million end customers (residential customers and businesses who receive power, internet, television and/or telephone services) that they serve. Our enterprise software solution enables our Members to compete effectively in the industry, while excelling in customer service.
Position Overview:
NISC is looking for a passionate software developer to join our Utility Bill Calculation Development team. This developer will work to build and support our billing application for Members across all industries, including electric, gas, water, sewer, and broadband. The core technologies used on this team are Java, SQL, Linux, and Shell Scripting.
Essential Functions:
Develop and support billing software for a wide variety of energy and communications Members.
Build out functionality in software to apply utility rates, taxes, and other billing related items during billing cycles.
Convert legacy code to use the Spring ecosystem for running applications in the cloud.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to research, design, and implement new features.
Research, analyze, and resolve moderately complex issues and bugs.
Create unit and integration tests for code as needed.
Follow all established software development methodologies and procedures.
Peer review code for other team members.
Leverage generative AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity, creativity, and problem-solving within the scope of the role.
Other duties as assigned.
Desired Experience and Skills Preferred:
Proficient with Java and SQL
Experience with Linux OS.
Experience with shell scripting (bash/python/PowerShell/etc.) preferred.
Experience with Spring ecosystem preferred.
Experience with Git including branching/merging workflows.
Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo.
Strong communication skills.
Commitment to NISC’s Statement of Shared Values.
Work Schedule:
Hybrid from one of our office locations:
Lake Saint Louis, MO
Mandan, ND
Hybrid Schedule: Minimum of working 3 days per week out of an office location and ability to work up to all 5 days a week from an office location.
Required Days from an Office Location: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
NISC’s Shared Values & Competencies:
We’re a cooperative, which means we’re owned by the Members we serve. It also means that our focus is on taking care of our Members and our employees, rather than having a big bottom line. Quality service and innovative technology start with happy and dedicated employees. Join our team and learn for yourself what sets NISC apart.
Integrity – We are committed to doing the right thing – always.
Relationships – We are committed to building and preserving lasting relationships.
Innovation – We promote the spirit of creativity and champion new ideas.
Teamwork – We exemplify the cooperative spirit by working together.
Empowerment – We believe individuals have the power to make a difference.
Personal Development – We believe the free exchange of knowledge and information is absolutely necessary to the success of each individual and the organization.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with $100 monthly contributions from NISC.
Like to walk? Improve your overall wellness knowledge? Ability to earn up to $800 additional dollars into your HSA each year through our Wellness Rewards program.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) thru Paylocity.
Fully covered life insurance up to x3 annual base salary.
Fully covered short- and long-term disability.
401(k), traditional or Roth, with employee match up to 6% and employer 4% salary base contributions.
PTO accrual levels dependent on years of service, 120 Life Leave Event hours, Holiday Week, and 9 paid holidays.
$2,500 Interest-FREE technology loan program.
$25,000 employee educational assistance program.
Volunteer, Wellness, Family Events and other employee fun supplied by our committees.
Employee Assistance Program; assisting employees and dependents with virtually any life event.
Benevolence Committee to support employees with financial hardships like unexpected medical bills, funerals and other unfortunate hardships.
Desired Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in a Computer Science-related field or equivalent experience.
Minimum Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing