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March 14, 2026
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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
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10001+ employees
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