Company Overview:
NISC develops and implements enterprise-level and customer-facing software solutions for over 1200+ energy cooperatives and communication organizations across North America. Our mission is to deliver technology solutions and services that are Member-focused, quality-driven and valued-priced. We exist to serve our Members and help them serve their communities through our innovative software products, services and outstanding customer support. We are an AI-forward company committed to being a technology leader in our industry. NISC has been ranked in ComputerWorld’s Best Places to Work for 20+ years, and we are looking for qualified individuals to join our team.
Our Members have over 18 million end customers (residential customers and businesses who receive power, internet, television and/or telephone services) that they serve. Our enterprise software solution enables our Members to compete effectively in the industry, while excelling in customer service.
Position Overview:
Implementing NISC’s Provisioning application – this provides provisioning and auditing capabilities from NISC to various telephone switches, television head ends, access software, and other third-party software applications.
This position will work with the member/customer to effectively implement the applications. This includes working with a project manager to manage project timelines, communicating with internal and external individuals of project expectations, and configuring the application via creating or modifying the necessary interface code and applications options. It also includes analyzing the data from the member/customer’s current system to ensure that it is properly converted into the NISC software.
Work Schedule:
- Hybrid (after an initial 6 month training period) from either of these office locations:
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- Mandan, ND
- Hybrid Schedule: Minimum of working 3 days per week in the office and ability to work up to all 5 days a week in the office, as needed
- Required Days from an Office Location: Tuesday and Wednesday - the third required day will be up to the candidate and their supervisor to choose
Essential Functions:
- Performs basic research, design and development of software systems
- Utilizes NISC best practice for specific existing device implementations
- Works with Members on pre-sales calls to confirm standard implementation requirements
- Researches, analyzes, and resolves basic to moderately complex software maintenance
- Provides superior customer support to internal and external customers in all encounters
- Participate in discussions involving software design
- Participate in code reviews; utilizes code reviews to improve quality of code
- Identify gaps in features and functionality in software and oversee resolution
- Follows all established software implementation methodologies and procedures
- Performs quality testing as it relates to system integration dependent on the tasks assigned
- Leverage generative AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity, creativity and problem-solving within the scope of the role.
- Prepare and complete implementation documents
- Assists customers in all aspects of implementation including troubleshooting, training, and on-going support
- Reviews and prioritizes assigned change requests
- Other duties as assigned
- Commitment to NISC’s Statement of Shared Values
Desired Job Experience:
- Strong customer orientation
- Basic knowledge of Linux and Microsoft Windows
- Excellent research and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills
- Familiarity with Java
- Ability to organize and prioritize
- Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment
- Ability to interact in a positive manner with internal and external contacts
- Basic programming skills required
- Familiarity with programming concepts such as expect4j, XML, SOAP, REST, etc.
- Familiarity with Application Programming Interfaces (API)
- Familiarity with .XSLT scripting and/or AWK scripting
- Commitment to NISC’s Statement of Shared Values
Desired Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in a Computer Science, MIS, Information Systems, or related field.
Minimum Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees must be able to see, speak, and hear, to operate computer keyboards or office equipment, and are required to stand, walk, and sit.
Disclaimer:
Management may modify this job description by assigning or reassigning duties and responsibilities at any time.
Key Words:
Java Development | Telecommunications Software | Implementation Specialist | Linux Administration | Rest APIs | XML | Software Testing | Customer-Focused | Project Coordination
Skills Required
- Basic programming skills
- Familiarity with Java
- Basic knowledge of Linux and Microsoft Windows
- Familiarity with programming concepts such as expect4j, XML, SOAP, and REST
- Familiarity with Application Programming Interfaces APIs
- Familiarity with XSLT and/or AWK scripting
- Strong customer orientation
- Excellent research and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to organize and prioritize work
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to interact positively with internal and external contacts
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Information Systems, or a related field
NISC Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NISC and has not been reviewed or approved by NISC.
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Affordable Benefits — Health coverage includes zero-premium medical options, employer HSA contributions, and wellness rewards. Some roles also receive company-paid premiums, reducing out-of-pocket costs.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program combines employer contributions with additional matching. These features support long-term savings beyond base salary.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is structured with tenure, alongside life-event leave, multiple paid holidays, and a paid holiday week or sabbatical. These elements provide meaningful time away from work for rest and personal needs.
NISC Insights
What We Do
National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC) is an information technology organization that develops, implements and supports software and hardware solutions for our Members/Customers. We deliver advanced solutions, services and support to more than 870 independent telephone companies, electric cooperatives and other public power entities in all 50 states, American Samoa, Palau and Canada. NISC is an industry leader providing information technology solutions including billing, accounting, operations, automated mailroom services, third-party integration as well as many other solutions. With facilities in Mandan, N.D., Lake Saint Louis, Mo., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Shawano, Wis., Blacksburg, Va. and Austin, Texas, NISC and its subsidiaries employ more than 1,300 professionals between the six locations and at virtual office sites around the country. Additional information can be found at www.nisc.coop or by calling: 866.999.6472.
