Sr Software Engineer-Automation

Platform Automation EngineeringOur team is building a modern hybrid cloud platform from the ground up to support the next generation of applications across our organization. The platform provides the 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. The team is designing and implementing the core platform architecture that will operate across our data centers and cloud environments. Engineers on this team help define how infrastructure is provisioned, how Kubernetes platforms are operated, and how automation enables consistent and scalable operations.Our approach emphasizes software-driven infrastructure, infrastructure-as-code, Git-based workflows, and modern observability practices. Engineers on the platform team build production-grade systems that reduce operational complexity and enable teams to operate systems through automated and self-service capabilities.Work Location: Onsite at one of the listed locations; remote candidates may be considered.ResponsibilitiesThis role improves how work gets done across the organization by designing and delivering software and automation that reduce manual effort, improve efficiency, and support reliable operations at scale.This role focuses on developing tools, workflows, and services that support both developer and operational workflows, including infrastructure provisioning, deployment pipelines, environment management, and day-to-day operational tasks. You will work across systems and teams to streamline how applications are built, deployed, and operated.In addition to building automation, you will identify manual, repetitive, or inefficient processes and determine whether they should be automated, simplified, or eliminated entirely. You will use code, APIs, and system integrations to replace manual work with scalable, repeatable solutions.Success in this role requires strong technical skills, curiosity, and a mindset focused on improving systems. Engineers in this role continuously identify high-impact opportunities to simplify workflows, reduce operational toil, and help teams work more efficiently.We are hiring at multiple levels and value strong foundational programming skills and curiosity over prior domain-specific experience.QualificationsBachelor'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 six years of experience in automation engineering, infrastructure engineering, platform engineering, or software engineering is required.Strong programming skills in at least one language used for automation development (Go, Python, or Java)Experience working with Linux systems and distributed environmentsExperience in several of the following areas:Infrastructure automation and operational toolingInfrastructure-as-code tools such as TerraformCI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflowsAutomation of infrastructure or operational processesCloud platforms or hybrid infrastructure environmentsObservability systems including Prometheus, Grafana, or OpenTelemetryAPI-driven automation and system integrationsPreferred Qualifications:Experience with Kubernetes platforms and container infrastructureExperience implementing GitOps workflowsExperience building internal developer or operational toolingExperience automating incident response or operational workflowsExperience contributing to open-source infrastructure or automation toolsAbout 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 10004762Job Category Information TechnologyPosting Date 10/20/2026, 09:13 PMJob Schedule Full timeJob Shift DayLocations 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-$146,700Sponsorship NoBusiness MidAmerican Energy Company