Southern Company · 21 hours ago
Application Developer II
Southern Company is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond. The Developer II, Application for Field Technology position will design and develop custom applications to support the GIS Technology portfolio utilized by Southern Company Gas.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in MIS, Computer Science or a related field
A deep, comprehensive knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle and development principles
Interest in and passion for learning and working in a fast-paced environment
Hands-on experience in developing and maintaining enterprise-level applications using Microsoft technologies like .NET, C#, and SQL
Experience with frontend development platforms like Angular and React
Experience with Azure and/or AWS cloud platforms
Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and CI/CD pipelines
Ability to handle multiple assignments and conflicting priorities
Ability to work with business partners and peers of varying levels of technical proficiency
Experience with all size projects, enhancement projects and production support
Ability to identify root cause 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
Experience with Agile delivery; Kanban; Scrum
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to provide on-call support both solving issues independently as well as assisting other, less experienced on-call personnel
Advanced understanding various technical principles, theories and concepts
Broad understanding of a wide range of technical areas
Excellent communication skills including the ability to translate complex or technical ideas into non-technical language
Strong ITIL Foundation
Experience with ITIL processes and various programming languages
Benefits
Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
Additional compensation, such as an incentive program
Company
Southern Company
Southern Company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the shared services division of Southern Company.
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Funding
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$6.16BKey Investors
GRIP Program
2025-10-03Post Ipo Equity· $1.75B
2025-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.45B
2024-10-21Grant· $160M
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