Associate IT Software Engineer (Calvelli)
Duke Energy Corporation
About the role
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More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.
Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.
Individual who is dedicated to building exceptional software.
Under close supervision, develops and tests software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products. Develops software and tools in support of design, infrastructure and technology platforms. Associate Software Engineers are primarily responsible for building defined solutions, investigating, and fixing bugs, and writing tests.
Role requirements:
- Design and build software solutions using agile/XP/TDD.
- Program well-designed, efficient code with broad supervision.
- Collaborate with designers, developers, and product owners to build cloud native software solutions targeting PCF, Azure, AWS, mobile iOS/Android, etc.
- Clearly communicate progress and identify blocking issues.
- Participate in paired programming and code reviews with seniors to expand knowledge and understanding of software engineering.
- Complete independent research to refine best practices and present work to peers.
Associate Software Engineers will typically possess:
- Experience building software solutions both independently and as part of a team (could be through independent projects, internships, advanced education).
- Able to navigate and operate IDEs efficiently.
- Have understanding, though possibly limited exposure, to APIs.
- Is familiar with several frameworks for development – have previous experience working with multiple frameworks and know the common, well-known ones in their language stack.
- Is familiar with cloud-native software engineering best practices. Can explain the benefits of container-based solutions, the use of microservices and principles of DevOps.
- Self-sufficient in at least one programming language. Able to pick up a new language and implement a semi-stable, non-complex solution independently.
- Understanding of, and some exposure to working with, databases. Should understand DB basic design techniques.
- A basic understanding of cyber security principles such as authentication, authorization, and encryption. Ability to leverage common security libraries applicable to their language stack.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of programming languages, operating systems and computer networks
- Full-stack development experience
- Familiarity with Angular (or other JavaScript based framework), Java, Python and private and/or public cloud (Pivotal Cloud Foundry, Azure, AWS, etc.) environments
- Experience with Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Working Conditions
- Office Environment
Specific Requirements
- Previous Duke Energy Internship/Co-op Experience
Travel Requirements
5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
No
Represented/Union Position
No
Visa Sponsored Position
No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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Responsibilities
- Design, build, and test software solutions using agile, XP, and TDD practices.
- Develop efficient code and support cloud-native software solutions across platforms such as Azure and AWS.
- Investigate and fix bugs, write tests, and build defined software solutions.
- Collaborate with designers, developers, and product owners, and communicate progress and blockers.
- Participate in pair programming and code reviews, research best practices, and share findings with peers.
Qualifications
- Experience building software independently and as part of a team, including through projects, internships, or advanced education.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language and ability to learn new languages.
- Familiarity with IDEs, APIs, development frameworks, databases, and basic database design.
- Understanding of cloud-native practices, containers, microservices, DevOps, and basic cybersecurity principles.
- Preferred: Full-stack development experience and familiarity with Angular or other JavaScript frameworks, Java, Python, cloud environments, IaaS, and IaC.
- Previous Duke Energy internship or co-op experience.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Recognition for your work
Skills mentioned
About Duke Energy Corporation
Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. The company’s electric utilities serve 8.4 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. Duke Energy is executing an ambitious clean energy transition, keeping reliability, affordability and accessibility at the forefront as the company works toward net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including expanded energy storage, renewables, natural gas and nuclear. Our team is available Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. If you suspect an emergency, please call 911.