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Software Engineer 3/Sr/Principal

Berkshire Hathaway Energy

Des Moines, IAFull-time$102–169K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$102–169K/yr
Location
Des Moines, IA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The software engineer provides advanced technical expertise and guidance across the architecture, design, development, testing, and implementation of complex applications and systems. The role leads highly complex projects, holds technical responsibility for business-critical applications and integrations, and may direct and mentor other staff. Candidates may be considered at Software Engineer 3, Senior, or Principal level based on experience and expertise.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ProgrammingSoftware IntegrationApplication SecuritySoftware Development ToolsObject Design MethodologiesArchitecture MethodologiesSecurity PracticesIntegration TechniquesRelational DatabasesStructured AnalysisSoftware Design PatternsProject ManagementPrioritizationBusiness AnalysisCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsEnterprise Systems IntegrationFault-Tolerant SystemsDeployment TopologiesAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingChange ManagementRelease ManagementOracle Database DevelopmentMicrosoft SQL Database Development.NETMicrosoft BizTalk ServerMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft SQL Reporting ServicesOracle Business IntelligenceReportingOn-Call Availability

Qualifications

Bachelor's in MIS or Related5+ Years Software Experience8+ Years Software Experience10+ Years Software ExperienceComparable Industry ExperienceZero-Code-Ownership EnvironmentAuthorized to Work in US

Full job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The software engineer provides advanced technical expertise and guidance in the architecture, 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. This is considered a leadership position within the application development organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on their level of experience and depth of expertise.

Act as the technical lead for highly complex projects related to the development of new systems, architecture, applications or technology capabilities in support of business goals. Hold primary technical responsibility for software development of business critical applications and integration processes. Command proficiency in skills required to achieve desired technical and business outcomes (30%).

Perform project planning, system analysis, software design and coding, testing, documentation, implementation and research activities as necessary for software engineering projects. (20%)

Provide technical leadership to staff; may direct work of software engineers and various analysts in the completion of assigned projects. Plan, schedule and assign work based on established priorities. (15%)

Oversee software development and ensure conformance to performance optimization and interoperability standards and requirements. Ensure adherence to secure development lifecycle practices and policies. (10%)

Act as the subject matter expert, and consult with clients on company's IT strategy and business requirements. (5%)

Collaborate with IT teams from applications and infrastructure to identify technology deficiencies and improvement opportunities in practices and procedures. (5%)

Coach and mentor other team members in technical matters, software development practices, project management techniques and security implementations. (5%)

Stay current with industry standards techniques for software development, and apply them to development, testing, integration and reporting processes where appropriate. (5%)

Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (5%)

QUALIFICATIONS

This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on their level of experience and depth of expertise.

Bachelor's degree in management information systems (MIS), computer science, or related technical field; or equivalent work experience. (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)

A minimum of five years of experience in business software application design, development, integration and/or installation for a Software Engineer 3.

A minimum of eight years of experience in business software application design, development, integration and/or installation for a Sr Software Engineer.

A minimum of 10 years of experience in business software application design, development, integration and/or installation for a Principal Software Engineer.

Advanced knowledge of programming, integration and application security models; and proficiency with a variety of software development tools.

Experience in the industry, or in an environment whose scope, size and complexity are comparable.

Expert knowledge of open systems object design methodologies, architecture methodologies, security practices and integration techniques.

Advanced knowledge of relational database technology, structured analysis concepts, and software design patterns.

Effective project management skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Business analysis aptitude including communications and interpersonal skills enabling an understanding of client's needs.

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.

Able to work in a zero-code-ownership environment where the team members can modify any source file at any time.

An expert understanding of deployment topologies (i.e. ensuring secure, highly available systems).

Effective oral and written communication skills. Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

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 .NET and other current computing programming languages.

Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in Microsoft BizTalk Server, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft SQL Reporting Services and Oracle business intelligence / reporting.

Understanding of company's existing IT environment and of applicable company policies, practices, and procedures.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers (https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-nonimmigrant-workers) and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants (https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-eligibility/green-card-for-employment-based-immigrants)

ABOUT US

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.

ABOUT THE TEAM

MidAmerican Energy Company 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, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

JOB INFO

Job Identification: 10006014

Job Category: Information Technology

Job Schedule: Full timePay Range: 102,000-168,500

Sponsorship: No - Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Business: MidAmerican Energy Company

How this job compares

Set against the 42,527 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$102–169K/yr
  • Iowa median$107–205K/yr285 salary ranges
  • US median$135–217K/yr33,898 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $135K, is 10% below the Iowa median midpoint ($151K) — in the middle half of Software Engineer salary ranges in Iowa.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 322 open Software Engineer jobs in Iowa and 42,527 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Iowa
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (34,814 postings).
Education
13,955 of the 42,527 open Software Engineer jobs (33%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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