Commercial Programmer Analyst

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We are seeking a developer to develop and maintain tools to support our Natural Gas trading and risk management platform. Working with business team members and the IT team, the candidate will utilize technical specifications and documentation to deliver technical enhancements to existing systems or deliver new custom solutions as a part of project delivery.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work with the Project team to translate business requirements into technical specifications and perform development tasks to deliver solution.  Work closely with the team, business, architecture and Infrastructure groups to integrate the solution, while adhering to company project management and delivery standards.

• Technical work on small to medium sized projects.

• Work independently or in a team, to design, code, test, document and debug programs of moderate to high complexity.

• Perform code reviews in peer programmer’s code.

• Analyze test case results using problem solving techniques as well as making suggestions for correction or optimization.

• Train the business on the use of the new functionality and/or systems.

• Maintain documentation as system changes take place.

• Work with the team to support existing systems already in place.

• Provide optimal business system solutions from both a business and an IS perspective.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid role with some in office work requirement.

Minimum Requirements:

•  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution (preferably in Computer Sciences, MIS or Mathematics) is required.

• 1-5 years of experience working on Microsoft .net Based Technologies.

• 1-5 years of experience in designing, coding, testing and debugging using Microsoft Tools.

• 1-5 years of experience working with SQL Server, Oracle or Postgres DB and tools.

• 1-5 years of experience working with C# and/or Java.

• 1-5 years of working with webAPI, Entity Framework, MVC and other related technologies.

• Experienced in database design, performance evaluation and tuning, development of stored procedures, and referential integrity.

• Experienced in Remote Method Invocation (RMI) or Windows Communication Foundation (WCF).

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, detailed oriented environment.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Good knowledge of performance tuning applications.

• Experience in Agile Programming Methodology is an asset.

• Knowledge of Energy or Trading industry concepts is a plus.

Why NRG is a great place to work:

• Great company culture!! Voted as a BEST employer by Forbes.
• A competitive total compensation package, including annual incentive and/or commission.
• Stock Purchase Plan. 
• Benefits on the first day of employment - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short Term Disability, Wellness program, etc.   
• Company-paid life insurance and disability insurance.
• 401 (k) plan to help save for retirement.
• Generous FTO plan, plus 8 company holidays, and 3 floating holidays.
• Numerous discounts, including electricity discounts on NRG brands.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.  Official description on file with Talent.