Sr Systems Specialist; Full Stack, Cloud

Company Overview

For more than 50 years, NISC has developed and implemented enterprise-level and customer-facing software solutions for over 960+ utilities and broadband providers across North America. Our mission is to deliver technology solutions and services that are member‑focused, quality driven, and value‑priced. We exist to serve our members and help them serve their communities through 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.

As a member of a cross‑functional engineering team, you will contribute across the full software delivery lifecycle, spanning application development, systems engineering, and Dev Ops. This role is designed for a versatile, mid‑to‑senior‑level technologist who is comfortable working across the stack—from frontend interfaces and backend services to infrastructure, automation, and deployment.

You will partner with internal teams and customers to design, build, deploy, and support scalable, secure, and high‑performing solutions
. This includes contributing to architecture, development, cloud infrastructure, and operational excellence, while continuously improving system reliability and developer productivity.

We are especially interested in individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment, proactively solve complex problems, and are eager to leverage modern tooling and AI‑assisted development (including tools such as Claude) to accelerate innovation and streamline workflows.

• Design, develop, and maintain full‑stack applications, APIs, and supporting systems across cloud and on‑prem environments
• Build, deploy, and manage infrastructure and services using modern Dev Ops practices (CI/CD, containerization, Infrastructure as Code)
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define requirements, design solutions, and deliver high‑quality software and system enhancements
• Support application and system lifecycle management including installation, configuration, upgrades, monitoring, and performance optimization
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across software, infrastructure, and networking layers
• Implement automation to improve system reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency
• Contribute to architectural decisions and promote best practices in software engineering, security, and system design
• Develop and execute testing strategies (unit, integration, and system testing) to ensure reliability and maintainability
• Utilize AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., Claude) to enhance productivity, code quality, troubleshooting, and documentation
• Provide technical guidance, documentation, and knowledge sharing to team members and stakeholders
• Deliver excellent customer support through issue resolution, training, and ongoing technical consultation
• Continuously evaluate and improve tools, processes, and development workflows
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Commitment to Statement of Shared Values

Development & Engineering

• Generally requires 5+ years of experience in software development, systems engineering, or Dev Ops‑related roles
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript/Type Script)
• Experience building and supporting full‑stack applications and RESTful APIs
• Understanding of modern software design principles (modularity, scalability, maintainability, performance)
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks (Angular, Vue, or similar) and backend frameworks (Spring Boot, FastAPI, or similar)

Cloud, Dev Ops & Infrastructure

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and related services (compute, storage, networking, monitoring)
• Hands‑on experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform or similar)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (Git, Bitbucket, Bamboo, or similar)
• Understanding of system observability, logging, monitoring, and performance tuning

Systems & Networking

• Working knowledge of Linux and Windows operating…