Front-end Programmer Developer - II or Senior

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) delivers reliable power and supports financial operations for the regional transmission organization. We are seeking a Front‑End Programmer Developer for our IT Settlements team.

• Competitive pay with bonus opportunities
• Excellent insurance package including three medical plans, employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability, and life insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible working environment for eligible positions, allowing work from home and in‑office collaboration
• 401(k) savings plan with employer match and fully funded defined benefit plan

• Senior Programmer Developer Pay Range: $97,580.00 – $
• Programmer Developer II Pay Range: $77,900.00 – $99,320.00

PLEASE NOTE: SPP does not sponsor employment visas or student‑work authorizations (STEM OPT). Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

• Design, develop, support, and maintain applications and databases that power financial operations.
• Enhance and support custom applications for financial settlements for SPP’s regional transmission organization (RTO) and contract services.
• Collaborate across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and support.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver scalable, efficient, and compliant solutions.
• Identify automation opportunities to streamline operations and improve reliability.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Senior Programmer Developer: ≥6 years of applicable IT development/support experience.
• Programmer Developer II: ≥3 years of applicable IT development/support experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Unix/Linux, application development and support, and database management systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of SDLC and project life‑cycle methods and practices.
• Good customer service and organizational skills.

• 2+ years applicable utility industry experience.
• Strong proficiency in modern React, Type Script, and Java.
• Experience implementing web apps in Spring Boot, including RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and design best practices.
• Experience with Oracle SQL and MongoDB.
• Experience with large, complex systems, including system and database optimization and profiling.
• Proficiency with developer tools such as Git, Jenkins, JIRA, Bitbucket, and Ansible.
• Experience with Material UI, MobX, React Hooks, yarn, and rsbuild.

• Professional office environment with standard office equipment.
• Regular decision making, data interpretation, and problem solving required.
• Employee may stand or sit for extended periods and use hands to operate a computer keyboard and equipment.
• Occasional lifting and moving of up to 10 pounds.
• Requires collaboration with managers and employees at all levels.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Compliance with SPP policies and procedures.

Full‑time, hybrid onsite position based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Standard schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with occasional extended hours as needed.

Approximately 10% minimal travel.

SPP is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact HR.