Software Developer - Hybrid

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

$101K/yr - $167K/yr

Entry, Mid Level

NRG Energy is a dynamic company that encourages employee growth and development. They are seeking a .NET developer to design, develop, and support applications for their Natural Gas Risk applications, collaborating with various teams to deliver secure and efficient solutions.

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Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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

Qualification

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent 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
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

Preferred

Benefits

Annual bonus
Short- and long-term incentives
Program-specific awards
Medical
Vision
Dental
401K
Flexible spending accounts

NRG Energy is an integrated power generation and supply firm that offers offsite solar, wind power, and smart grid retail services.

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Founded in 1989

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.nrg.com/

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