Application Solutions Architect

Description

APPLICATION SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT

JOB SUMMARY:

This position provides technical leadership and represents Power Delivery Technology (PDT) at Alabama Power supporting the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) real-time interfaces such as Biz-talk, CSS, AMI, ARMS, ESDA, SENT, iSwitch and Trails. Supports and works with cross-functional workgroups, such as the Technology Organization (TO), to troubleshoot, schedule and test internal (PDT) and external (TO) software upgrades. Support the Outage Management System by providing support to external data consumers like Dashboard, and APC Outage Alerts. The position provides technical support and subject matter expertise of existing web-applications and is responsible for strategy, technology roadmap, design, development, implementation, and support of existing and new web-applications as well as support of current Crew and Customer modeling processes.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support and ongoing monitoring of existing products to maintain interfaces to ADMS, ARMS, AMI, and other real time solutions.

• Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and cyber security standards.

• Innovative recommendations for automating business processes to increase productivity, reduce costs, and continuous improvement.

• Provide technical leadership, subject matter expertise, and mentoring to teammates.

• Apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, resolve issues, and maintain a reliable 24x7 storm critical system.

• Develop software Upgrade Procedures and Test Cases.

• Works as part of an on-call team once a quarter rotation providing ADMS support.

• Provides ADMS support during storm restoration.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge/Skills/Attributes:

• In depth knowledge and experience with core Microsoft .Net technologies and Python scripting.

• Extensive experience designing, developing, deploying, and supporting enterprise grade software.

• Extensive experience with source control management systems and continuous integration/deployment environments.

• Comprehensive understanding of object-oriented development techniques.

• Self-motivated, able to work proficiently both independently and in a team environment.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of leadership, stakeholders, and internal/external team members.

• Embodies Our Values: Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Education/Experience:

• BS/BA in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or related degree preferred.

• At least 10 years of industry experience in software development and support.

• Experience with Container Orchestration/Kubernetes or Software Architecture with Microservices & Containers a plus.

Alabama Power provides the valuable combination of competitive prices, reliable electricity supply and unparalleled service to 1.4 million homes, businesses and industries in the southern two-thirds of Alabama.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries . The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications . Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Field: Information Technology

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham

Operating Company: Alabama Power Company

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to): Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Location(s):

APC Corporate Headquarters - 600 North 18th Street (600BIRMINGHAM)

600 North 18th Street

Birmingham, 35203

Req ID: APC2008088