Application Developer I - Asset Technology AMI

Worky; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Company Gas seeks an Application Developer I to design and develop custom applications supporting the AMI Technology portfolio. You will work with .NET Core, C#, Angular, and RESTful APIs, driving CI/CD automation and AI-enabled solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Gas Asset Technology-AMI, you will create technical designs, translate specs into code, and support production systems with on-call availability and mentoring for junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in MIS, CS or related field.
• Extensive hands-on backend development with Microsoft technologies.
• Frontend development with Angular, TypeScript, HTML/CSS.
• Experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience applying AI technologies in application development.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions leveraging COTS or custom components with supervision.
• Create and modify Technical Design documents.
• Translate specifications into performant code.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and maintain software.
• Plan deployment activities and participate in tests.
• Provide on-call support and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Backend development

Angular frontend

API integration

CI/CD automation

AI-driven solutions

RESTful APIs

Agile methodologies

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

.NET Core 8+

Angular 15+

SQL Server

T-SQL

Job description

Application Developer I

The Developer I, Application for Asset Technology AMIposition within Gas Technology Delivery will work with limited supervision to design and develop custom applications to support the AMI Technology portfolio utilized by Southern Company Gas as well as the build and support of Southern Company Gas COTS applications.

The ideal candidate is an experienced developer with strong technical expertise in Microsoft backend technologies, Angular-based frontend development, and API integration, coupled with hands-on experience in CI/CD pipeline automation and AI-driven solutions. This position plays a key role in advancing Southern Company Gas’s digital transformation initiatives by implementing modern, scalable, and intelligent application architectures

This role reports to the Supervisor, Gas Asset Technology-AMI.

Development II, Application – Essential Duties Include

• Develop solutions that leverage (when COTS system) rather than customization.
• Create and modify Technical Design documents.
• Collaborate with others to plan for coding and overall program development.
• Translate specifications to create code that meets performance expectations/coding requirements.
• Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt it to new hardware, or to upgrade interfaces and improve performance based on specifications, with supervision.
• Troubleshoot, debug, maintain and improve existing software.
• Plan and participate in system testing as required.
• Develop technology solutions and corresponding documentation for complex problems using deep technical expertise and creativity.
• Plan and participate in deployment activities to implement designed solutions.
• Maintain and follow production support processes focused on identification and mitigation of root cause.
• Flex to meet customer demands (production support and project work).
• Prioritize work and deliver on project commitments.
• Provide on-call support both solving issues independently as well as assisting other personnel
• Support and mentor less experienced personnel.
• Considerable interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively is essential.
• Ensure strategies are aligned with Technology Organization goals and strategies.

Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Computer Science or a related field
• Adeep, comprehensiveknowledgeof the Software Development Life Cycleand development principles
• Interest in and passion for learning and working in a fast-paced environment
• Extensive hands-on backend development experience designing, building, and maintaining enterprise applications with Microsoft technologies such as .NET Core 8+, .NET Framework 4.8+, C#, Web API Core, EF Core/LINQ, Dependency Injection, ETL/SSIS, T-SQL, and SQL Server 2019+.
• Extensive hands-on front-end development experience utilizing Angular 15+, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS/SASS, Bootstrap, Material Design, Node.js, Angular CLI, Kendo UI, and RxJS libraries
• Extensive experience with Azure platform; skilled in using Azure DevOps for version control, branching, merging, publishing, and implementing CI/CD pipelines (Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, and Deployment).
• Experience applying AI technologies in application development and solution design, integrating machine learning, predictive analytics, and intelligent automation to enhance functionality, efficiency, and decision-making
• Strong familiarity with RESTful APIs
• Practical experience with Agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and conflictingpriorities
• Ability to work with business partners and peers of varying levels of technicalproficiency
• Experience with various sized projects, enhancement projects and production support
• Ability to identify root causes for routine problems while working with other technical staff
• Deep experience creating Technical Design Documents and Specifications
• Deep experience with software development projects.
• Ability to develop unit testing of code components or complete applications.
• Experience in system development practices, methodology and tools
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to provide on-call support both solving issues independently as well as assisting other, less experienced on-callpersonnel
• Advanced understanding of various technical principles, theories andconcepts
• Broad understanding of a wide range of technical areas
• Excellent communication skillsincluding the ability to translate complex or technicalideas into non-technicallanguage
• Strong understanding of ITIL principles and experience with ITIL processes

Reporting Relationship

• This position reports toSupervisor, Gas Asset Technology-AMI.

About 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, visitwww.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.

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.

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