Software Engineer (1,2, 3 or Senior) Portland, OR #113599

Company: PacifiCorp
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 16, 2025

Job Description:

Software Engineer (1,2, 3 or Senior) Portland, OR #113599
Date: May 13, 2025
Location: PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232
Company: PacifiCorp
General PurposeUnder general supervision, assist in analysis, contribute to system specifications, utilize existing technologies to develop and test engineering, scientific and business applications, operating systems, and file/database servers. Participate in the evaluation of software packages and provide recommendations to management and business clients. Working with significant independence and under general direction, the senior software engineer participates in the design, programming, testing, documentation and implementation of complex computer applications and systems. Evaluates software packages, provides recommendations to management and business clients, and identifies best technology solutions. Identifies future needs for key technologies and techniques and develops plans for adoption.ResponsibilitiesThe responsibilities of the Software Eng 1 position include:

• Work with senior specialists to design, code, test, and implement complex programs; develop appropriate programs and system documentation according to established IT standards.
• Assist others to enhance existing systems; participate in client walkthroughs and technical design reviews.
• Aid in system development planning and monitoring.
• Participate in design reviews and peer code walkthroughs.
• Provide client and application support.
• Participate in development and ensure conformance to performance optimization and interoperability standards and requirements.
• Develop subject matter expertise through participation in consultation with clients and IT in support of the company's IT strategy, overarching business requirements.
• Participate with IT teams to identify technical deficits and improvement opportunities in current practices and procedures.
• Apply industry standard techniques as appropriate such as automated unit testing, test-driven development, continuous integration and iterative development for example.In addition to above, the responsibilities of the Software Eng II position include:
  • Design, code, test, and implement complex programs; develop appropriate programs and systems documentation according to established IT standards.
  • Enhance existing systems; participate in client walkthroughs and technical design reviews.
  • Act as a subject matter resource and consult with clients and IT in support of the company's IT strategy and overarching business requirements.In addition to above, the responsibilities of the Software Eng II position include:
    • May act as senior contributor or technical lead on small to mid-sized projects.In addition to all the above, the responsibilities of the Sr Software Eng position include:
      • Architects, designs, codes, tests, documents, implements and maintains more complex application programs and interfaces. May act as senior contributor or technical lead on small to mid-sized projects.
      • Provides technical support; problem determination and investigation; implementation of upgrades for developed applications.
      • Aids in systems development planning and monitoring. Participates in design reviews and peer code walkthroughs. Provides client and application support.
      • Perform software development and ensure conformance to performance optimization and interoperability standards and requirements. Work in adherence to secure development lifecycle practices and policies.
      • Performs or assists in the research and fact-finding to develop or modify application programs. Includes working with vendors to review quality, adaptability and compatibility of their products.
      • Collaborate with IT teams from applications and infrastructure to identify technology deficiencies and improvement opportunities in practices and procedures.
      • Stay current with industry standards techniques for software development, and apply them to development, testing, integration and reporting processes where appropriate.
      • Consults with application users in developing functional/technical specifications.
      • Consults with application users, evaluates user requests for new or modified computer applications and associated interfaces to determine feasibility, cost and time required, compatibility with current systems and computer capabilities.
      • Performs any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.RequirementsRequirements of the Software Eng 1 position include:
        • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Systems or a related field; or the equivalent combination education and experience.
        • Experience in business software application design, development, and implementation.
        • Knowledge of Object-Oriented Design (OOD) methodologies and Object-Oriented languages.
        • Consultative aptitude including communication and interpersonal skills that enables understanding of client needs, define requirements, and assist with providing effective solutions.
        • Familiarity with current and emerging technologies, tools, and applications.
        • An understanding of structured analysis and technical design concepts.
        • Familiarity with common industry architectural patterns and software design patterns.
        • Ability to work in a zero-code-ownership environment where the team members can modify any source file at any time.In addition to above, the requirements for the Software Eng 2 include:
          • A minimum of three years of experience in business software application design, development, and implementation.
          • Experience in the industry or in an environment whose scope, size, and complexity are comparable.
          • Project management skills and the ability to develop and monitor work agreements and budgets, as well as the ability to determine specifications, schedules, and deliverables.
          • Consultative and business analysis aptitude including communication and interpersonal skills that enables understanding of client's needs, define requirements, and provide effective solutions.
          • Knowledge of deployment topologies (ie. ensuring secure, highly available systems).Requirements of the Software Eng 3 position include:
            • A minimum of four years of experience in business application design, development, and implementation.In addition, the requirements for the Sr Software Eng include all the above:
              • A minimum of six years of experience in business software application design, development, integration and/or installation.
              • Demonstrated advanced knowledge of programming in client/server or web development environment.
              • Demonstrated advanced knowledge of open systems object design methodologies, architecture methodologies, security practices and integration techniques.
              • Demonstrated advanced knowledge of relational database technology, structured analysis concepts, and software design patterns.
              • Demonstrated project management skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
              • Demonstrated advanced knowledge of information technology terms, equipment, systems, functions and major vendors. Experience integrating large disconnected enterprise-class systems in a robust, fault-tolerant manner consistent with industry standards.
              • Effective oral and written communication skills.
              • Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
              • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
              • Availability for periodic on-call responsibilities.
              • Experience integrating Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) solutions within an environment with strong change and release management processes and procedures.
              • Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in Oracle and Microsoft SQL database development. Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in current computing programming languages.Preferences
                • Experience integrating Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) solutions within an environment with strong change and release management processes and procedures.
                • Hands-on experience developing with .NET and .NET Core frameworks, with exposure to cross-platform solutions using .NET MAUI.
                • Proficient in front-end development using React, with an emphasis on building responsive and dynamic user interfaces.
                • Strong background in Oracle database development, including PL/SQL, performance tuning, and data modeling.
                • Experience integrating enterprise systems using Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), with an understanding of modern cloud-based integration patterns.
                • Solid experience with Microsoft Azure, including services such as App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, and Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines.
                • Familiarity with Microsoft development tools and platforms, with the ability to adapt to evolving technologies in a hybrid enterprise environment.
                • Understanding of enterprise IT environments, including policies, procedures, and best practices in application development and deployment.Additional InformationReq Id: 113599
                  Company Code: PACIFICORP
                  Primary Location: PORTLAND
                  Department: PacifiCorp Corporate
                  Schedule: FT
                  Personnel Subarea: Exempt
                  Hiring Range: $78,500-140,400
                  This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12.00% of salary.
                  Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.
                  PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
                  Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.
                  
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