Software Developer

Title: Software Developer

Location: Atlanta, Georgia or Birmingham, Alabama

Department Name: Technology Organization, Electric Service Technology, Marketing Technology Solutions

DESCRIPTION

This position will be responsible for full stack software development of customer-facing web applications with emphasis on the Lighting Automated Maintenance and Procedures (LAMP) web application used to track any jobs for the Lighting Services Business Unit including new installs, removals, replacements, maintenance and repair. LAMP eliminates manual paper processes, lost orders, delayed installations, and identifies where customer orders are within the customer journey. LAMP drives business growth and streamlines processes. To excel in this position the candidate needs a solid understanding of Visual Studio C#, all major desktop and mobile browser behaviors, responsive web design techniques, interface defect troubleshooting, and superior teamwork and communication skills.

This is a HYBRID position: Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the designated office in Atlanta or Birmingham. In person office presence is required as requested and/or on a regular basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Full stack development in a C# .Net environment, along with RESTful API development

• Effectively collaborate to appropriately design and deliver portfolio software application

• Develop and/or implement timely, cost effective, and high-quality solutions using approved methodologies and standards

• Provide root cause analysis, efficient production support and maintenance/enhancements for existing applications (including application debugging and memory leak analysis)

• Apply professional oral and written communication skills; apply strong customer service skills; exhibit initiative; follow through with customer commitments, and apply sound performance techniques

• Build and maintain relationships with scrum teams, management, other technology/portfolio/business groups, and vendors

• Troubleshoot and resolve any application and user interface defects between browsers

• Manage personal career development by maintaining technical expertise

• Participation in production support & lifecycle activities, which included after hours & callout

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, computer science/engineering or mathematics preferred

• Additional certifications in software development, development tools, and/or user interface development are preferred

EXPERIENCE

• At least 1+ years of full stack development experience in Visual Studio C#.Net

• Working knowledge of user interface design processes/methodology, particularly as applied to web-based applications

• Strong background and hands-on experience in developing with JavaScript, LESS CSS, & HTML5

• Experience utilizing Angular, Bootstrap or other responsive/.NET frameworks as part of development efforts

• Familiarity with industry leading third-party UI controls (e.g. Telerik/Kendo, ZingChart, etc.)

• Experience in creating responsive web products

• Extensive experience of development technologies, methodologies and associated tools

• Extensive experience with application architecture

• Experience with CICD/git/Azure DevOps is preferred

• Experience with production support of existing applications

• Experience on agile software development teams is highly preferred

Skills

• Well-versed in full-life cycle development methods and techniques – including Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, RAD development approaches and best practices

• Proficiency with GIT, SQL (Oracle and/or Microsoft), Jira, & Azure are highly preferred

• Strong Web application coding skills, including information architecture, interface design and visual design would be a plus

• Results-oriented, product focused excellent ability to work cross functionally

• Ability to function independently and as a team member – willingness to operate as a member of a productive, well-integrated team; values the project, company and co-workers

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Proven analysis and problem-solving skills

• Ability to learn new technologies and apply them

• Knowledge of the following software development technologies:

  • Microsoft C# .NET, .NET Core

  • REST

  • Microservices

  • PowerShell

  • Angular

• Knowledge & support of IIS as it relates to production support of applications

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. 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.

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.

Job Identification: 12219

Job Category: Information Technology

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services