Sr Software Developer-Platform Engineering
Job TitlePlatform EngineerJob DescriptionWe are building a modern internal technology platform that supports the development and operation of critical business systems across the organization. This platform provides the core infrastructure, application runtime environments, tooling, and monitoring capabilities needed to run reliable and scalable systems. These systems play a key role in supporting our operations, reliability, and service delivery.The platform spans multiple engineering domains including infrastructure, Kubernetes-based container platforms, developer tooling, messaging platforms, CI/CD systems, and observability platforms. These capabilities enable application teams to deploy and operate services through standardized, automated, and self-service workflows.Our approach emphasizes software-driven infrastructure, infrastructure as code, Git-based workflows, and modern observability practices. Engineers on the platform team design and build production-grade systems that improve reliability, reduce operational complexity, and accelerate software delivery across the platform is built on widely adopted technologies such as Kubernetes, Terraform, Git-based workflows, Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry.ResponsibilitiesPlatform EngineeringDesign, build, and operate internal platform services that support application development and deploymentDevelop standardized platform capabilities supporting modern application architecturesEnable self-service deployment and infrastructure consumption for development teamsImprove developer productivity by simplifying how applications are built, tested, deployed, and operatedPlatform Automation & ToolingDevelop platform components and automation using modern programming languages (Go, Python, Java)Build tooling and APIs that abstract infrastructure complexity from application teamsMaintain platform infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code and GitOps practicesContribute reusable platform components and service templatesCI/CD & Developer WorkflowsBuild and operate CI/CD platforms and automated deployment pipelinesMaintain integrations between source control systems, build systems, and deployment platformsStandardize developer workflows across teamsImprove software delivery speed through automation and platform capabilitiesMessaging & Event Streaming PlatformsBuild and operate messaging and event streaming platforms used by application teamsSupport event-driven architectures using technologies such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar systemsEnsure messaging platforms are reliable, scalable, and observableProvide standards and tooling that enable teams to publish and consume events consistentlyObservability & ReliabilityBuild and maintain observability systems enabling monitoring, logging, and distributed tracingImplement telemetry pipelines using Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetryParticipate in reliability engineering practices including incident response and operational improvementSecurity & Platform GovernanceImplement platform security best practices including identity management and secrets managementEnsure platform services support organizational security and compliance requirementsQualificationsBachelor'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.)Six or more years of experience in software engineering, platform engineering, or site reliability engineeringStrong programming skills in Go, Python, or JavaExperience working with Linux systems and distributed applicationsAbout 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 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 InfoJob Identification 10004760Job Category Information TechnologyLocations 1615 Locust St, Des Moines, IA, 50309, US 825 NE Multnomah St, Portland, OR, 97232, US 1407 W North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT, 84116, US 1111 S 103rd St, Omaha, NE, 68124, US 6100 Neil Rd, Reno, NV, 89511, US 7155 Lindell Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89118, US 10700 Energy Way, Glen Allen, VA, 23060, USPay Range $117,400-$146,700Business MidAmerican Energy Company