Software Developer III - Cloud Platform; Back End, Authentication

Software Developer III - Cloud Platform (Back End, Authentication)

Any NISC Location

For more than 50 years, NISC has developed and implemented enterprise-level and customer-facing software solutions for over 1,200+ utilities and broadbands 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.

NISC has been ranked in Computer World's Best Places to Work for twenty-two years, and we are looking for qualified individuals to join our team.

Our Members have over 18 million end customers (residential and businesses who receive power, internet, television and/or telephone services) that our enterprise software solution enables our Members to compete effectively in the industry, while excelling in customer service.

NISC is seeking a software developer to join our Platform Team and help build and enhance the cloud-based services and security solutions that power our technology ecosystem. In this role, you'll work alongside a talented team of engineers to develop platform capabilities that support application development, improve operational efficiency, and deliver secure, scalable experiences for our users.

This position will contribute to initiatives focused on cloud technologies, application security, identity and access management, and portal experiences. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex technical challenges, building reliable enterprise applications, and driving continuous improvements that strengthen the foundation of NISC's products and services.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on core platform technologies while helping shape the future of NISC's cloud and security solutions.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and enhance cloud-native applications and platform services using modern software engineering practices and technologies.
• Complete complex software maintenance and enhancements independently
• Analyze and translate advanced level user requirements and design into software, with a focus on multiple areas of the solution.
• Build and support identity, authentication, and access management solutions to improve security and user experience across NISC platforms
• Create, test, and deploy scalable APIs, integrations, and backend services that support enterprise applications and cloud infrastructure.
• Research, analyze and partner with architects, engineers, and product stakeholders to troubleshoot issues, optimize performance, and drive continuous platform improvements.
• Work closely with development teams to research, design, and implement new features.
• Leverage generative AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity, creativity, and problem-solving within the scope of the role.
• Follow industry and organizational best practices
• Keep up with technology trends and innovations in your field of practice
• Other duties as assigned

Desired

Experience and Skills:

• Generally, requires 6+ years' experience in software development or infrastructure.
• Experience with Java, Springboot, Gradle, Angular.
• Experience with building and running containers (Docker).
• Proficient with Python and Terraform.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
• Knowledge of identity and access management (IAM), OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, or SAML.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern Dev Ops practices.
• Strong understanding of application security and secure software development principles.
• Experience with cloud providers (AWS) is a plus.
• Experience with SSO and IDPs is a plus.
• Proficient with Git.
• Commitment to NISC's Statement of Shared Values.

Work Schedule:

• Hybrid from one of our office locations:
• Atlanta, GA
• Cedar Rapids, IA
• Lake Saint Louis, MO
• Mandan, ND
• Hybrid
  
  Schedule:
  
  Minimum of working 3 day 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 and Wednesday - the third required day will be up to the candidate and their supervisor to choose

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