NISC is a software company that creates solutions to support our nation’s electric and communications infrastructure and service providers. We are recruiting a Software Engineering Manager to lead our development efforts on some of our cutting-edge cloud solutions. These teams are responsible for technical design, engineering and maintenance of full stack, big data solutions that help serve millions of households and businesses across the nation. We are looking for a passionate individual that can effectively coach and support current Software Development Team Leads and their talented software engineering teams. 

Work Schedule: 

• Hybrid from one of our office locations:
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Lake Saint Louis, MO
  • Mandan, ND 
• Requirement: Minimum of working 1 day per week out of an office location and ability to work up to all 5 days a week from an office location. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Takes ownership and responsibility for the overall development efforts and productivity of their teams. 
• As a leader of leaders, you will be responsible for coaching direct reports that lead software development teams.
• Ensures best practices for an effective SDLC. 
• Adheres to and applies appropriate software development methodologies and processes across multiple development teams. 
• Contributes, evaluates, and approves architectural decisions. 
• Collaboration with talented employees on your teams, in other departments, and in other divisions. 
• Sets goals and objectives and sees through their completion.
• Report on project progress and adjust as needed for execution and delivery of solutions. 
• Manage and oversee departmental budget. 
• Provide recommendation to senior management on selection of technologies and strategic technical direction for the products within your department.
• Create and maintain a culture of engagement and one that is conducive of NISC’s Statement of Shared Values. 
• Commitment to NISC’s Statement of Shared Values. 
• Other duties as assigned.  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Preferred: 

• 5+ years of software engineering experience. 
• 2+ years leadership or supervisory role experience. 
• Ability to demonstrate effective judgment and decision making.  
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, ethical behavior, and confidentiality.  
• Take personal responsibility and hold colleagues and team members accountable as required.   
• Coach and mentor direct reports and team members as required. 
• Familiarity with Situational Leadership.
• Some travel may be necessary to meet the goals and objectives of the position. 

Education Preferred: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field, software-related field, or equivalent experience preferred. 

Minimum Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the essential functions of this position, employees must be able to see and communicate.? Employees are regularly required to maintain a stationary position, move, and operate computer keyboards or office equipment. 

Disclaimer: 

Management may modify this job description by assigning or reassigning duties and responsibilities at any time.  

Key Words:? 

Java | Leader of Leaders | AWS Cloud | Big Data | Springboot | Spark | Databricks | Agile | Scrum | Time Series | Database | Situational Leadership | Angular | Cassandra |Kubernetes | Microservices | Coaching | Cross Functional | Automated Testing 

About National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC)

National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC) is an information technology company that develops and supports software and hardware solutions for our Member-Owners who are primarily utility cooperatives and telecommunications companies across the nation. NISC is an industry leader providing advanced, integrated IT solutions for consumer and subscriber billing, accounting, engineering & operations, as well as many other leading-edge IT solutions. At NISC, our focus is service excellence and innovative information technology solutions that enable our Member-Owners to excel in customer service, maximize diversification opportunities, and compete effectively in the changing utility and telecommunications industries.. Today, more than 20 million consumers in all 50 states, American Samoa, Palau, and Canada receive utility or telecommunications services from companies utilizing our advanced information technology systems. As a cooperative, NISC is owned by the users of our systems, our Member-Owners, providing an unparalleled working relationship and inside understanding on industry operations, changes and requirements. Our full complement of software and hardware solutions are... highlighted by innovations such as: Internet bill payment and presentation Graphical and mobile mapping systems Activity costing systems Energy deregulated billing Telecommunications switch provisioning and many others NISC and its subsidiaries employ more than 1,200 individuals in four cities (Lake Saint Louis, Mo., Mandan, N.D., Shawano, Wis. and Cedar Rapids, Iowa). Our staff represents a blend of seasoned professionals with in-depth knowledge of the telecommunications, energy and other utility industries along with talented technical engineers skilled in the most effective software development and delivery techniques. We are dedicated to providing quality service to our Members/Customers through unlimited phone support, online user documentation and knowledge bases, hands-on learning opportunities and site visits.

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