Software Developer - Hybrid

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Job Summary

We are seeking a .NET (or equivalent) developer who will design, develop, and support IT applications for NRG’s Natural Gas Risk applications. These applications support NRG’s Gas Trading business and compute positions, mark-to-market values, exposure and other quantitative metrics.

In this role, the developer will be expected to adapt their work to utilize emerging generative AI capabilities (such as Cursor, CoPilot, or Claude), producing intelligent solutions with improved efficiency and automation.

The developer will work closely with Trading, Operations, Risk, Accounting, and IT teams to build secure, reliable, and high-performing applications using .NET technologies, SQL, and modern web frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development & Support

• Develop, maintain, and enhance applications using C#/.NET Framework or .NET Core.
• Implement data access layers using Dapper and Entity Framework for efficient SQL database interaction.
• Design and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and database schemas for performance and reliability.
• Build and support RESTful APIs and web services for integration with other apps

AI-Augmented Engineering

• Use AI tools for architecture exploration, code generation, testing, and debugging.
• Build and refine agent-style workflows and structured prompts to automate development tasks.
• Utilize prompt engineering techniques to design workflows for document processing, operational insights, and automation.

System Integration & Business Support

• Connect applications with enterprise systems supporting gas scheduling, trading, risk, and settlement workflows.
• Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Provide production support, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability of critical applications.

Quality & Governance

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and adhere to established development standards.
• Support change management and validation processes for production deployments.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with operations, risk, accounting, and IT teams to deliver solutions aligned with business needs.
• Document application workflows, dependencies, and technical specifications.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience

• 1–5 years of experience in .NET application development
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server, Dapper, and Entity Framework.
• Familiarity with AI services and ability to design prompt-based solutions.
• Exposure to energy and gas trading business will be a big positive.
• Familiarity with concepts like “mark to market” and “forward curves” will be a huge plus

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in C#/.NET Framework or .NET Core.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
• Proficiency with at least one vibe coding tool (e.g CoPilot, Clause, Cursor)
• Working knowledge of SQL, query optimization, and stored procedures.
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows.

Working Conditions

• This role will report into the Princeton, NJ, or Houston, TX office
• Hybrid in office 1 day a week  

The base salary range for this position is $101,200-167,040 *The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition the position may be eligible to participate in the benefits program which include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending accounts.    

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/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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