Software Developer Entry to Mid-Level (Open to Montana & South Dakota major office locations)

Northwestern Energy•Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

NorthWestern Energy is seeking a Software Developer to support the design, development, and delivery of business-critical applications. This role is ideal for developers early in their career through mid-level professionals who want to grow their technical skills, contribute to meaningful systems, and work alongside experienced software engineers in a collaborative environment. You'll participate in full-stack development efforts, contribute to modernization initiatives, and gain hands-on experience with enterprise-scale systems that support a growing energy provider.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field preferred (will consider combo of associates degree plus practical experience)
0-7 years of professional software development experience ideal
Experience with at least one modern programming language such as C#, JavaScript, or TypeScript
Familiarity with web application development concepts
Basic experience or coursework with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server)
Understanding of version control systems such as Git
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout employment without employer sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Exposure to front-end frameworks such as React or Angular
Familiarity with RESTful APIs and basic backend services
Experience or interest in cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure preferred)
Introductory experience with CI/CD tools, automated deployments, or containerization (Docker)
Interest in the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages) as a complementary skillset, with opportunities to grow into governed low-code development aligned with established Center of Excellence (CoE) standards and enterprise architecture
Willingness to develop solutions within defined governance, security, and lifecycle management frameworks to ensure scalability, reliability, and compliance
Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and a desire to continuously learn and grow
Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (click the link to certify at no cost)

Responsibilities

Participate in the full software development lifecycle including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
Assist with application enhancements, bug fixes, and performance improvements
Work closely with senior software engineers, architects, business analysts, and system administrators
Participate in code reviews and design discussions
Learn and apply best practices for coding standards, security, and architecture
Support efforts to modernize applications and integrate with existing systems
Gain exposure to cloud-based services, APIs, and service-oriented architecture
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes
Help monitor application health and assist with troubleshooting and incident resolution
Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing across the team
Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives.

Benefits

401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial health)
Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy, spouse, dependent insurance also available)
Continuing education reimbursement
Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
Paid parental leave
Paid bereavement leave
Paid training opportunities
Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays