What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer 2 position at MidAmerican Energy Company?
Software Engineer II designs, develops, tests, and supports software solutions of moderate to high complexity. This role works independently on well-defined problems, collaborates with stakeholders and team members, and contributes to selecting and improving technologies used across the team.
Engineering – Consistently produces reliable, maintainable, and well-tested code. Makes sound design decisions within defined problem spaces. Contributes actively to understanding and documentation.
Execution & Impact – Completes moderately complex or ambiguous tasks within expected timelines and scope. Communicates progress, risks, and blockers proactively. Handles oncall responsibilities and sees through to solution. Takes initiative within broader or less-defined scope. Owns features or components.
Collaboration – Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and team ceremonies (e.g. sprint planning, standups… etc.) with meaningful input. Supports and unblocks other engineers when possible.
Growth and Learning – Expands technical depth and beings developing areas of ownership. Takes on more complex and less-defined work over time. Applies feedback consistently and demonstrates measurable improvements.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field—or equivalent practical experience
Two or more years of experience of development in Object Oriented languages
Foundational experience building software across frontend, backend, or RESTful APIs
Familiarity with modern development tools, frameworks, and workflows
Understanding of core computer science concepts (data structures, object-oriented design, basic algorithms and complexity)
Working knowledge of relational databases
Ability to manage and prioritize tasks across multiple assignments
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to participate in on-call rotations
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Hands-on experience with .NET / C#
Experience working with Microsoft ecosystem tools (e.g., Teams, Excel, Word)
Familiarity with developer tools such as VS Code, Visual Studio, and SQL tools
Exposure to modern development practices (e.g., CI/CD, code automation, or AI-assisted development tools)
Experience with Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solutions, particularly within the energy industry (e.g., Aligne, Endur, ETRM platforms)
Work Authorization/Sponsorship
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