Application Developer (Full Stack)/4P114

4P Consulting Inc.; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the consulting industry is looking for an experienced Application Developer to enhance software solutions and manage production environments. The role requires expertise in Java, Spring Framework, and various development tools, alongside strong problem-solving skills. This hybrid position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to important projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in application development or software engineering required.
• 2+ years experience with Spring Framework needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop application enhancements with complex business requirements.
• Create SQL scripts to support application changes.
• Manage changes to production solutions with best practices.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

HTML5

SQL

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Tools

JetBrains IntelliJ IDE

SonarQube

GitHub Enterprise

Job description

Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Schedule: 3-day office / 2-day remote hybrid

Permanent Resident (Green Card) or US Citizen preferred

Job Responsibilities

• Develop application enhancements with complex business requirements, including custom data interfaces, security and compliance regulations, and industry standards from electric industry groups.
• Convert existing stand-alone solutions into CloverDX Data Services.
• Develop and deploy application changes using tools such as:
• JetBrains IntelliJ IDE
• SonarQube code analysis
• Sonatype Nexus suite
• GitHub Enterprise source code management
• Similar software development tools
• Create schema alteration and bulk data load SQL scripts to support application changes.
• Manage changes to production solutions using change management practices, including:
• Source code management
• Creation of formal deployment procedures and back-out plans
• Quality testing
• Documentation
• Adhere to all Southern Company and EMS guidelines, policies, and established work practices.

Job Requirements

Experience

• 4+ years in the field of application development or software engineering
• 2+ years of experience with Spring Framework

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency with:
• Java, JavaScript, HTML5, JDBC, REST and SOAP APIs, and SQL
• Git/GitHub Enterprise for source code management
• Experience with:
• AngularJS 1.x and Bootstrap 3 or Vue3 and Bootstrap 5
• Spring Framework and Spring Boot
• Knowledge of:
• Software development techniques, including object-oriented design patterns
• Traditional, Agile, and DevOps software development lifecycle methods
• Secure software development best practices
• Web development technologies, architectures, and software development tools
• Relational database requirements analysis, schema design, and query construction
• Strong:
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of IT change management processes
• Organizational skills to plan and execute system projects
• Written and verbal communication skills (understanding customer requirements, creating training and support documents, specifications, and action plans)
• Interpersonal skills (ability to work directly with various personnel, including development, operations, security, and compliance teams)

Desired Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of:
• Relational database programming and performance tuning
• Software development and CI/CD environments/tools (such as JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA, Maven, Jenkins, SonarQube, and Nexus Repository)
• Java application server environments like Apache Tomcat
• LDAP
• Windows-based and UNIX-based application server platforms
• Local area network and wide area network communication
• ETL tools, including CloverDX and OSI EITK
• Data historians like AVEVA PI System or AVEVA eDNA

Behavioral Attributes

• Exhibit Our Values (Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment) in all business dealings.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail, accuracy, follow-up, and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion.
• Eagerness to work within a structured development process with strong change management controls.
• Contribute to a diverse and inclusive team and work environment.

Note: This position falls under the Insider Threat Program.