Programmer Developer - Senior or Lead

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We’re about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:

• Competitive and transparent pay with bonus opportunities
• Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Relocation bonus (if applicable)
• Hybrid working environment for positions that are eligible
• Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a pension (defined benefit plan) fully funded by SPP

COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

• Lead Programmer Developer | Pay Range: $109,500.00 - $142,250.00 
• Senior Programmer Developer | Pay Range: $95,200.00 - $123,700.00
• Join our dynamic IT Corporate Applications as a Programmer Developer!

Would you like to grow your career as an Atlassian Administrator—helping Southwest Power Pool (SPP) find efficiencies, expand the value the Atlassian suite provides, and deliver exceptional customer service while helping others automate business processes and solve problems? Then this is the position for you!

As a Programmer Developer, you’ll lead the charge in developing, supporting, and maintaining crucial computer applications and databases that power SPP’s daily operations. You’ll be at the forefront of innovation—researching, designing, and documenting systems and applications while identifying new opportunities to automate and streamline processes across departments.

Your primary focus will be on supporting Facilities and Security, ensuring the continuous top-notch performance of SPP’s physical security and surveillance systems. You’ll refine and enhance custom applications, resolve bugs, and deliver impactful system improvements that strengthen security and reliability.

In addition, you’ll serve as SPP’s Lead Atlassian Administrator, setting the strategic vision for our Atlassian suite—Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and related tools. You’ll architect solutions for complex workflows, automation requests, and integrations that empower teams and drive organizational productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance computer applications and databases supporting SPP operations.
• Lead and manage SPP’s Atlassian environment, including 23 integrated applications.
• Design and implement automated workflows and integrations that improve business efficiency.
• Support and optimize physical security and surveillance systems for continuous performance.
• Build and maintain reporting tools for resource planning, project tracking, and billing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• Provide expert-level technical support and documentation for developed solutions.

This is your opportunity to make an impact—helping SPP revolutionize operational efficiency, automation, and security technology. You’ll work with cutting-edge tools, collaborate across departments, and shape how our organization leverages Atlassian to drive success.

If you’re ready to help others work smarter, automate what’s possible, and maximize the value of technology, we want to hear from you.

To be successful as the Programmer Developer, we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, related field, or equivalent work experience
• Lead Programmer Developer - Ten (10) years of applicable Information Technology Development/Support experience
• Senior Programmer Developer - Six (6) years of applicable Information Technology Development/Support experience
• Proven experience administering Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket required).
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and Excel macros; 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on process optimization.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred:

• Two (2) or more years applicable utility industry experience
• Data visualization experience with Tableau or Power BI
• Java, Extract Transform Load (ETL)
• Containers, Kubernetes, Docker
• Scripting experience: Powershell, Perl, Shell scripting, Python
• Web Service / REST / SOAP / WSDL / XSD Experience
• Ansible, JIRA, Bitbucket, and Jenkins Experience

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to make decisions, interpret data, and problem solve.
• The employee frequently is required to stand or sit for extended periods; use hands to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds.
• Requires the ability to work and collaborate with managers and employees at all levels to exchange ideas, information, and opinions to facilitate the task.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Understanding of compliance with and enforcement of SPP Policies and Procedures

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time, onsite hybrid position based in Little Rock, Arkansas. The standard workweek is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with extended hours may be required. Job requires managing staff working rotating shift schedules with long hours. 

Travel Requirement:

This position requires minimal travel (approximately 10%).

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 us at HR@spp.org and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

At SPP we believe in a culture of belonging. Learn more here: Culture of Belonging - Southwest Power Pool.

Full job descriptions will be made available to those selected for an interview.