Programmer/Developer I or II

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We’re about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:

Compensation Information

The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

Programmer Developer II | Pay Range: $76,000.00 - $96,900.00

Programmer Developer I | Pay Range: $62,500.00 - $76,550.00

Are you a developer who thrives on solving real-world problems with automation? Do you want your code to do more than just run—do you want it to matter? At Southwest Power Pool (SPP), we’re looking for a Programmer/Developer who’s excited to modernize processes, build smart tools, and help reduce operational and compliance risks across the electric grid.

In this role, you’ll work with our Quality Control team to develop automation tools that support regulatory frameworks like SSAE-18 SOC1 and NERC CIP, while collaborating with teams across Cybersecurity, Compliance, and IT. You’ll help streamline manual processes, improve audit readiness, and contribute to the secure and efficient operations of one of the nation’s critical infrastructure organizations.

As a Programmer/Developer on the Quality Control team at SPP, you’ll use your technical expertise to support secure, compliant, and efficient operations by:

This role is ideal for someone who’s passionate about secure development in a highly regulated environment, eager to learn new technologies, and excited to contribute to the critical infrastructure that powers millions. Apply Here to join the Quality Control team at Southwest Power Pool.

Preferred Qualifications

Position Type And Expected Hours Of Work

Travel Requirement

SPP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at HR@spp.org and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

At SPP we believe in a culture of belonging. Learn more here: Culture of Belonging - Southwest Power Pool .

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