JOB TITLE: Product Delivery – Fusion Developer Pool - Application Developer
Career Framework Job Family: Application Development
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JOB SUMMARY:
Responsibilities of the position include all aspects of application development, production support for standard and custom components, solution delivery of new enhancements and bug fixes, and configuration responsibilities. It also includes developing and maintaining standards that ensure the team can build and support high quality and robust solutions. The successful candidate will focus on the support and development of extensions that mitigate gaps in core functionality with our vendor delivered solutions. The position will design, build, and support custom applications that seamlessly integrate with key business critical applications.
Responsibilities:
- Application Development: Design, develop, and enhance enterprise-level software applications using required programming languages, frameworks, and technologies. Write efficient and high-quality code that adheres to Southern and Industry best practices and coding standards.
- System Integration: Ensure seamless data flow and interoperability between various systems within and around the solution.
- Application Customization: Customize and configure commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software to meet business requirements. Implement necessary modifications and enhancements while maintaining compatibility with future vendor software updates.
- Troubleshooting and Support: Investigate and resolve complex application issues and bugs. Provide technical support to end-users and assist in troubleshooting and resolution. Proactively monitor application performance and identify areas for optimization.
- Requirements Analysis: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements, translating them into technical specifications. Identify gaps, recommend solutions, and propose innovative ideas to enhance application functionality and usability.
- Documentation and Training: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system architecture, design specifications, user manuals, and troubleshooting guides. Conduct training sessions and workshops for end-users to ensure effective utilization of applications.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough testing of applications, including unit testing, integration and regression testing. Collaborate on implementing automated testing frameworks and tools to streamline the testing process and improve overall application quality.
- Stay Updated: Continuously research and evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices related to enterprise application development. Stay informed about new features and updates in relevant software platforms and propose their adoption when appropriate.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/MIS/Engineering or related degree preferred
- 2 to 7 years of experience building and delivering software solutions
- Working knowledge of Oracle Planning, including calculation scripting for allocations and Groovy scripting
- Proven experience in enterprise application development, preferably in a complex, distributed environment.
- Highly proficient in low code platforms such as Oracle APEX, Oracle Visual Builder, Oracle Process Automation, and Microsoft PowerBI.
- Strong understanding of software development methodologies, design patterns, and object-oriented programming principles.
- Experience with relational databases and SQL, including database design and optimization and database programming (PLSQL).
- Experience working with API based interactions between complex systems
- Strong experience with source control management of complex projects with different branching strategies and DevOps concepts from a developer's perspective.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, competitive information technology organization, spanning various disciplines including applications, infrastructure, and business support roles (Agile methodology experience preferred).
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional) are desirable
Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities:
- Strong interest in enterprise technology and willingness to learn.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
- Detail-oriented and well-organized, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Customer-focused mindset, with a passion for delivering exceptional support experiences.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Solution Technical Skills:
Demonstration of good understanding in several concepts including:
- Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis and Log Analysis.
- Scripting, Process Automation & Optimization
- Operating systems, Databases and Networking
- Cloud Services
- Basic understanding of Security
- Agile concepts and Incident Management
- Business Continuity
Behavioral Attributes
- Takes personal ownership of career development.
- Demonstrates “Our Values” - Safety First, Intentional Inclusion (We are One Team), Act with Integrity, Superior Performance
- Continuous learner with a high level of interest in learning and applying new technologies and concepts.
- Result Oriented, can act with speed and decisiveness; take initiative and does what it takes to meet commitments.
- Focus on quality, reliability, and efficiency.
- Effective in organizing tasks, managing multiple priorities, meeting schedules, and delivering on commitments.
- Methodical approach to solving problems.
This position falls under the company’s Insider Threat Program and will have access to, and control over sensitive data, systems or assets. Enhanced personnel screening, which includes a background review, drug screen and psychological assessment, will be required if you are selected for this position
About UsAbout Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
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Southern Company Services, Inc., headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the shared services division of Southern Company.
