Programmer Developer II, Senior, or Lead; Remote Eligible

Programmer Developer II, Senior, or Lead (Remote Eligible)

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We’re about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by:
Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

• Competitive pay with bonus opportunities
• Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come in where collaborative in person work is needed.
• Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer‑match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP

The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

Lead Programmer Developer (Remote Eligible) | Pay Range: $ - $

Senior Programmer Developer (Remote Eligible) | Pay Range: $95,200.00 - $

Programmer Developer II | Pay Range: $76,000.00 - $96,900.00

We are looking for a talented Programmer Developer to join our IT Markets team. As key contributor you will play a critical role in supporting and maintaining the mission‑critical applications that are essential for SPP’s System Operations team in overseeing the bulk electric grid and wholesale power markets within SPP’s extensive footprint.

Your specific duties will include supporting the real‑time Market Operating System, ensuring that it operates seamlessly and efficiently, and participating in a 24/7 on‑call rotation to troubleshoot and resolve issues.

Additionally, you will collaborate with a wide range of subject matter experts from across the IT department to develop and implement technical solutions to challenges that may arise, driving innovative solutions, optimizing system performance, and contributing to the reliable operation of SPP’s essential systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or an Information Technology‑related field or equivalent job‑related experience
• Lead Level (Remote Eligible):
  Eight (8) years of applicable Information Technology development and support experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Senior Level (Remote Eligible):
  Six (6) years of applicable Information Technology development and support experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Level II:
  Three (3) years of Information Technology Development/Support experience
• Expert working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, UNIX or Linux operating systems, application development and support, and database management systems
• Expert in one or more modern programming languages
• Expert troubleshooting, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Expert written and oral communication skills
• Expert working knowledge of SDLC and project life cycle methods and practices
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills
• Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures

• Five (5) or more years applicable utility industry experience
• Comprehensive understanding of SPP’s core business model

• This is a full-time, hybrid onsite position based in Little Rock, Arkansas. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with…