Software Developer II - Telecom Bill Calculations Software (Back End, Python)

National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC)•Cedar Rapids, IA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

NISC is seeking talented and motivated software developers and engineers with a passion for solving complex challenges, particularly those with experience in back-end development. This role is part of the iVUE Telecom Bill Calculations Software Development team, which supports NISC's billing process for data center solutions for Telecom or Broadband Members. The team utilizes core technologies such as Python, Progress, Linux, Shell Scripting, and C. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team environment, be committed to shared goals, and be eager to learn and innovate.

Requirements

Generally, requires 1+ years’ experience in software development.
Proficient with SQL, Progress, C or other Object-Oriented languages.
Experience with Python or other scripting languages.
Experience with Progress OE12 or greater.
Experience with Linux OS.
Experience with Git including branching/merging workflows.
Commitment to NISC’s Statement of Shared Values.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AWS cloud services (e.g., S3, Lambda, EC2, EMR, SQS, SNS, CloudWatch).
Proficient with developing responsive content.
Working knowledge of web trends, architecture and deployment patterns.
Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo.
Leverage generative AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity, creativity, and problem-solving within the scope of the role.

Responsibilities

Develop and support billing software for broadband communication members.
Work with raw files (CSV, BAF, etc.) and convert them into billing records.
Build out functionality in software to apply taxes and other billing related items during billing cycles.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to research, design, and implement new features.
Research, analyze, and resolve moderately complex customer issues and bugs.
Unit test and integration test code as needed.
Follow all established software development methodologies and procedures.
Explore and prototype intelligent agent-based features that enhance user experience or automate workflows.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with $100 monthly contributions from NISC.
Wellness Rewards program to earn up to $800 additional dollars into your HSA each year.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) thru Paylocity.
Fully covered life insurance up to x3 annual base salary.
Fully covered short- and long-term disability.
401(k), traditional or Roth, with employee match up to 6% and employer 4% salary base contributions.
PTO accrual levels dependent on years of service.
120 Life Leave Event hours.
Holiday Week.
9 paid holidays.
$2,500 Interest-FREE technology loan program.
$25,000 employee educational assistance program.
Volunteer, Wellness, Family Events and other employee fun supplied by our committees.
Employee Assistance Program; assisting employees and dependents with virtually any life event.
Benevolence Committee to support employees with financial hardships like unexpected medical bills, funerals and other unfortunate hardships.