Job Description
This position will include all aspects of web application development including enhancement of existing applications, bug fixes and security updates, database schema design, support for standard and custom components, and application configuration and maintenance. This position requires knowledge of Java and Spring Framework, web application development, SQL databases, and software development life cycle processes. The candidate will need to deal with topics like CI/CD, GIT, scripting, API interactions, code quality, advanced version control topics, and more.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop application enhancements with complex business requirements including custom data interfaces, security and compliance regulations, and standards from electric industry groups
- Convert existing stand-alone solutions into CloverDX Data Services
- Develop and deploy application changes using JetBrains IntelliJ IDE, SonarQube code analysis, Sonatype Nexus suite, GitHub Enterprise source code management and 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, etc.
- 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
- Proficiency with Git/GitHub Enterprise for source code management
- Experience with AngularJS 1.x and Bootstrap 3 or Vue3 and Bootstrap 5
- Experience with Spring Framework and Spring Boot
- Knowledge of various software development techniques including object-oriented design patterns
- Knowledge of traditional, Agile, and DevOps software development lifecycle methods
- Knowledge of secure software development best practices
- Knowledge of web development technologies, architectures, and software development tools
- Knowledge of relational database requirements analysis, schema design, and query construction
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of IT change management processes
- Organizational skills to plan and carry out system projects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (understand customer requirements and create training and support documents, specifications, and action plans)
- Interpersonal skills (work directly with multiple levels of Company personnel including development, operations, security, and compliance personnel)
Desired Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of relational database programming and performance tuning
- Knowledge of software development and CI/CD environments/tools (such as JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA, Maven, Jenkins, SonarQube, and Nexus Repository)
- Knowledge of Java application server environments such as Apache Tomcat
- Knowledge of LDAP
- Knowledge of Windows-based and UNIX-based application server platforms
- Knowledge of local area network and wide area network communication
- Knowledge of ETL tools, including CloverDX and OSI EITK
- Knowledge of data historians such as 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 details, accuracy, follow-up, and continuous learning
- Exercise independent judgment and discretion
- Experience with and an eagerness to work within a structured development process with strong change management controls
- Contribute to a diverse and inclusive team and work environment
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