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On-site in Princeton, New Jersey, this mid-level role at NRG Energy involves developing iOS applications for their Natural Gas Retail business. The position focuses on using AI tools to enhance mobile application development and integration with enterprise systems.
Skills / Requirements
- .NET Core
- .NET Framework
- AI-augmented Engineering
- C++
- CI/CD
- Dapper
- Entity Framework
- Git
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Prompt Engineering
- RESTful APIs
- SQL Server
- Swift
- SwiftUI
- System Integration
- Vibe Coding
- Xcode
Why Apply
This role is ideal for developers who excel in AI-assisted coding, utilizing tools like Copilot and Claude to automate tasks and improve code quality. The position emphasizes prompt engineering and AI-driven features, making it a perfect fit for those who thrive on integrating AI into their workflows.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll design, develop, and enhance iOS applications using Swift, collaborating with various teams to ensure the applications meet business needs. Your work will involve integrating AI tools into the development process, optimizing SQL databases, and ensuring the reliability of enterprise systems.
Working in Princeton, New Jersey
- Princeton offers a vibrant tech scene with ample networking opportunities for professionals.
- The area is known for its prestigious educational institutions, providing a rich intellectual environment.
- Princeton's proximity to major cities like New York and Philadelphia offers diverse cultural and professional experiences.
- The town provides a mix of suburban tranquility and urban amenities, appealing to a wide range of lifestyles.
Pay and Career Growth
The role offers a competitive salary range from $83,440 to $137,640, with potential bonuses and incentives. NRG Energy encourages career development, providing a dynamic work environment that values employee growth. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, and 401K plans.
Benefits and Perks
- 401k
- annual bonus
- Dental
- flexible spending accounts
- long-term incentives
- Medical
- short-term incentives
- Vision
Is This Role Right for You?
Good fit if you...
- Experienced in Swift and Xcode with a strong understanding of object-oriented programming.
- Comfortable using AI tools like Copilot for code generation and workflow automation.
- Proficient in integrating applications with enterprise systems and databases.
May not be for you if...
- Lacks experience in iOS development or the Apple ecosystem.
- Unfamiliar with AI tools and their application in software development.
- Prefers remote work over on-site collaboration in Princeton.
Original Job Description
As an NRG employee, we encourage you to take charge of your career and development journey. We invite you to explore exciting opportunities across our businesses. You’ll find that our dynamic work environment provides variety and challenge. Your growth is key to our ongoing success—take the lead in shaping your career development, goals and future!
Job Summary
We are seeking an iOS developer with strong experience building and supporting native mobile applications using Swift and the Apple development ecosystem. This role focuses on designing, developing, and enhancing iOS applications that support NRG’s Natural Gas Retail business.
The developer will be expected to incorporate AI-assisted engineering tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor, Claude) into daily development workflows to improve efficiency, quality, and automation.
You will collaborate closely with Retail Operations, Sales, Trading, and IT teams to deliver secure, reliable, and high‑performing iOS solutions integrated with enterprise systems.
Key Responsibilities
Application Development & Support
Develop, maintain, and enhance native iOS applications using Swift , SwiftUI , and Xcode .
Develop, maintain, and enhance web 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 of Intune technology to host and manage iOS/iPadOS devices and user profiles.
AI-Augmented Engineering
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.
Collaborate on implementing predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and intelligent decision-support features within business applications.
System Integration & Business Support
Connect applications with enterprise systems supporting gas billing, Salesforce, Gas trading and AI workflows.
Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Provide production support, troubleshooting issues, and ensure high availability of critical applications.
Quality & Governance
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.
Collaboration & Communication
Work closely with operations, risk, accounting, and IT teams to deliver solutions aligned with business needs.
Document application workflows, dependencies, and technical specifications.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience
1–5 years of experience in Swift and Xcode
1-5 years of experience in C# or Java or C++ Hands-on experience with SQL Server , Dapper , and Entity Framework .
Knowledge of Git and CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with AI services and ability to design prompt-based solutions .
Exposure to natural gas commodity pricing business will be a big positive.
Technical Skills
Proficiency in iOS development
Proficiency in at least one other language (C# or Java or C++)
Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
Proficiency with at least one vibe coding tool (e.g CoPilot, Claude, Cursor)
Working knowledge of SQL , query optimization, and stored procedures.
Experience with RESTful APIs , web services.
The base salary range for this position is $83,440-$137,640. The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition the position may be eligible to participate in the benefits program which include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending accounts.
NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant’s experience or skills.
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