Software Engineer 2 or 3 - Automation

Job TitleThis is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on their level of experience and depth of expertise.Our team is building a modern hybrid cloud platform from the ground up to support the next generation of applications across the organization. The platform provides foundational infrastructure, container runtime environments, developer tooling, messaging systems, and observability capabilities required to run reliable and scalable applications.This is a greenfield engineering opportunity. As a Software Engineer 2 or 3, you will contribute to the development of automation, tools, and workflows that support platform and infrastructure operations. You will work under the guidance of more senior engineers and gain hands-on experience with modern infrastructure, automation practices, and cloud-native technologies.Our approach emphasizes software-driven infrastructure, infrastructure-as-code, Git-based workflows, and modern observability practices. Engineers at this level focus on building strong technical foundations, learning platform concepts, and contributing to production systems in a supported environment.ResponsibilitiesThis role supports improvements in how work gets done across the organization by contributing to software and automation that reduce manual effort, improve efficiency, and support reliable operations.You will contribute to tools, services, and workflows that support developer and operational needs, including infrastructure provisioning, deployment pipelines, environment management, and recurring operational tasks. You will collaborate with engineers across platform, infrastructure, and application teams to streamline how applications are built, deployed, and operated.Under guidance, you will help identify manual or repetitive work and contribute to automation or process improvements. You will use code, scripts, APIs, and integrations to help replace manual tasks with repeatable, scalable solutions.Core ResponsibilitiesPlatform Automation SupportAssist in identifying manual operational processes that can be automatedContribute to automation that improves consistency and reliability under guidanceSupport to the development of tools used to provision and manage infrastructureAutomation Development & ToolingDevelop automation using modern programming languages such as Go, Python, or JavaContribute to internal tools that improve operational workflowsIntegrate automation with existing APIs, platforms, and operational toolingInfrastructure & Platform IntegrationAssist with infrastructure provisioning and lifecycle automation using infrastructure-as-code tools such as TerraformSupport automation related to Kubernetes platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and Git-based workflowsCollaborate with infrastructure and platform teams on defined automation tasksProcess Improvement & Toil ReductionIdentify repetitive or manual tasks and raise opportunities for automationContribute to simplifying workflows and reducing operational effortImplement improvements following established patterns and guidanceOperational AutomationHelp develop automated workflows for common operational tasks such as provisioning and environment setupAssist with automation that supports operational reliability and incident responseObservability & ReliabilityContribute to automation that integrates with monitoring and observability toolsLearn to use telemetry and system metrics to inform automation improvementsQualificationsBachelor's degree in management information systems (MIS), computer science or related technical field or equivalent work experience. (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)A minimum of four years of experience in business software application design, development, integration and/or installation for a software engineer 2.A minimum of five or more years of experience in business software application design, development, integration and/or installation for a software engineer 3.Software Engineer II: - Contributes to well-defined automation and tooling initiatives under guidance - Builds and improves components of existing systems - Learns platform concepts and operational workflows Software Engineer III: - Works independently on scoped technical problems - Designs and implements automation with minimal guidance - Contributes to technical decisions within defined areasWorking knowledge of programming concepts in a client/server and/or web-based development environmentExperience developing software in at least one modern programming language such as Go, Python, or Java, with the ability to read, write, and maintain code in shared codebasesExperience working in Linux environments, including basic scripting and use of command-line toolsExperience using Git or other version control systems as part of a collaborative development workflowInterest in or early hands-on experience with automation, infrastructure, or platform engineering conceptsAbout UsMidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.About the TeamMidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.Job InfoJob Identification 10004811Job Category Information TechnologyPosting Date 05/27/2026, 03:05 AMApply Before 06/14/2026, 12:00 AMJob Schedule Full timeJob Shift DayLocations 1615 Locust St, Des Moines, IA, 50309, US 4299 NW Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, IA, 50322, US 10700 Energy Way, Glen Allen, VA, 23060, US 1111 S 103rd St, Omaha, NE, 68124, US 825 NE Multnomah St, Portland, OR, 97232, US 1407 W North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT, 84116, US 6100 Neil Rd, Reno, NV, 89511, US 7155 Lindell Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89118, USPay Range 88,800-127,500Sponsorship No - Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.Business MidAmerican Energy Company