Intern - Software Development

Cedar Rapids, IA or Lake Saint Louis, MO or Mandan, ND

Company Overview:

For more than 50 years, NISC has developed and implemented enterprise-level and customer-facing software solutions for over 960+ utilities andbroadbandsacross North America. Our mission is to deliver technology solutions and services that are Member-focused, qualitydrivenand valued priced. We exist to serve our Members and help them serve their communities through our innovative software products,service sand outstanding customer support. NISC has beenranked in Computer

World’s Best Places to Work for twenty-two years, and we are looking for qualified individuals to join our team.

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

Position Overview:

This position reports to a Software Engineering Team Lead and will collaborate with other software developers. May work with support staff assigned to design business requirements and with quality assurance personnel. This position is responsible for software development and assisting with the maintenance of NISC’s Utility, Broadband, Financials, Operations software and/or mobile applications.

Work Schedule:

• Hybrid from one of our office locations:
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Lake Saint Louis, MO
  • Mandan, ND
• Requirement:
  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.

Essential Functions:

• Performs basic research, design and development of software systems.
• Researches, analyzes, and resolves basic software maintenance.
• Assists in the enhancement and/or maintenance of application programs in the business areas listed above within our Application Development Division.
• Follows all established software development methodologies and procedures.
• Performs quality testing as it relates to both unit and system integration dependent on the tasks assigned.
• Reviews and prioritizes assigned change requests.
• Ensures that all information is appropriately entered and utilized in Confluence and/or the iVUE Support tool.

Desired Job

Experience:

• Strong customer orientation.
• Familiarity with Object Oriented Concepts & Languages (Java and it's frameworks, preferred).
• Familiarity with HTLML/CSS/SCSS and enterprise design patterns.
• Familiarity with relational and non relational databases (e.g. Postgres, Oracle, MongoDB, Cassandra)
• Familiarity with Linux and Microsoft Windows.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies (preferably AWS)
• Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively adapt to change.
• Ability to interact in a positive manner with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of professionalism, ethical behavior, and confidentiality.
• Commitment to NISC's Statement of Shared Values.

We’re a cooperative, which means we’re ownedby 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 starts 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…