NorthWestern Energy
Overview
Senior Software Engineer role at
NorthWestern Energy . Location: work location open to South Dakota and Montana (Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Helena and Missoula).
Location Work location open to South Dakota and Montana (Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Helena and Missoula).
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
10+ years of full-stack software development, with 4 years in a senior or lead engineer capacity preferred
Expert proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript front-end frameworks (React, Angular) and server-side platforms (.NET Core, Node.js)
Deep experience with relational (SQL Server) and NoSQL (Cosmos DB, MongoDB) databases, and designing RESTful/GraphQL APIs
Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
Proven track record of driving architecture improvements, enforcing governance, and mentoring cross-functional teams
Strong communication skills, able to translate complex technical concepts for business stakeholders
Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus
Duties
Architect & Deliver: Lead end-to-end solution design—from requirements gathering and prototyping through Software design, data modeling, coding, testing, and automated deployments
Technical Leadership & Governance: Establish and evolve coding standards, architectural patterns, and best practices. Drive continuous improvement in our CI/CD pipelines and development toolchain
Mentorship & Collaboration: Guide and mentor junior and mid-level engineers on design patterns, code reviews, and troubleshooting. Partner closely with enterprise architects, system administrators, and business analysts to ensure cohesive, scalable solutions
Modernization & Integration: Champion digital transformation initiatives—integrating new modules with legacy systems, adopting cloud-native services, and migrating toward microservices
Performance & Reliability: Own application health monitoring, incident response, and performance tuning across front-end, back-end, and database layers. Proactively address technical debt
Strategic Roadmapping: Translate strategic business goals into technical roadmaps, ensuring all solutions adhere to architecture governance, security standards, and regulatory requirements
Compliance: All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
Values & Objectives: Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission and strategic business objectives
Employment details
Employment type: Full-time
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Utilities
Compensation & Benefits Salary: $110,000 to $125,000 per year, depending on experience.
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 Program (up to six free counseling sessions per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents)
Life Insurance (basic employee policy; spouse and dependent insurance also available)
Tuition reimbursement
Competitive pay with scheduled wage increases and annual incentive opportunities
Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
Paid training opportunities
Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays
Open through August 8, 2025.
Apply online at: https://northwesternenergy.applicantpro.com/jobs/3811797
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NorthWestern Energy . Location: work location open to South Dakota and Montana (Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Helena and Missoula).
Location Work location open to South Dakota and Montana (Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Helena and Missoula).
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
10+ years of full-stack software development, with 4 years in a senior or lead engineer capacity preferred
Expert proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript front-end frameworks (React, Angular) and server-side platforms (.NET Core, Node.js)
Deep experience with relational (SQL Server) and NoSQL (Cosmos DB, MongoDB) databases, and designing RESTful/GraphQL APIs
Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
Proven track record of driving architecture improvements, enforcing governance, and mentoring cross-functional teams
Strong communication skills, able to translate complex technical concepts for business stakeholders
Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus
Duties
Architect & Deliver: Lead end-to-end solution design—from requirements gathering and prototyping through Software design, data modeling, coding, testing, and automated deployments
Technical Leadership & Governance: Establish and evolve coding standards, architectural patterns, and best practices. Drive continuous improvement in our CI/CD pipelines and development toolchain
Mentorship & Collaboration: Guide and mentor junior and mid-level engineers on design patterns, code reviews, and troubleshooting. Partner closely with enterprise architects, system administrators, and business analysts to ensure cohesive, scalable solutions
Modernization & Integration: Champion digital transformation initiatives—integrating new modules with legacy systems, adopting cloud-native services, and migrating toward microservices
Performance & Reliability: Own application health monitoring, incident response, and performance tuning across front-end, back-end, and database layers. Proactively address technical debt
Strategic Roadmapping: Translate strategic business goals into technical roadmaps, ensuring all solutions adhere to architecture governance, security standards, and regulatory requirements
Compliance: All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
Values & Objectives: Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission and strategic business objectives
Employment details
Employment type: Full-time
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Utilities
Compensation & Benefits Salary: $110,000 to $125,000 per year, depending on experience.
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 Program (up to six free counseling sessions per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents)
Life Insurance (basic employee policy; spouse and dependent insurance also available)
Tuition reimbursement
Competitive pay with scheduled wage increases and annual incentive opportunities
Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
Paid training opportunities
Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays
Open through August 8, 2025.
Apply online at: https://northwesternenergy.applicantpro.com/jobs/3811797
#J-18808-Ljbffr