Application Developer II

 

Job Summary

The Developer II, Application for Field Technology/Mobile, Rolling Office position within Gas Technology Delivery will work with limited supervision to design and develop custom applications to support the Field Technology portfolio in the Mobile and Rolling office applications utilized by Southern Company Gas as well as the build and support of Southern Company Gas COTS applications. It is expected that this resource will be an experienced developer with strong technical knowledge within the mobile development and field Technology area. This role will complete projects which will include standard development using a variety of languages, web-based technologies, cognitive services, integration technologies, and native mobile applications.

 

This position reports to the Supervisor, IT (Gas Mobile & Rolling Office Technology).

 

 Development II, Application – Essential Duties Include 

Develop solutions that leverage 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 technological 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 causes. 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 are essential. Ensure strategies are aligned with Technology Organization goals and strategies. 

 

Skills/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field  A deep, comprehensive knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle and development principles Hands-on experience in developing and maintaining enterprise-level applications using Microsoft technologies like .NET, C#, and SQL Experience with front-end development frameworks like Angular and React  Experience with Azure and/or AWS cloud platforms Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and CI/CD pipelines Interest in and passion for learning and working in a fast-paced environment A deep understanding of mobile applications and related tools and applications Ability to handle multiple assignments and conflicting priorities  Ability to work with business partners and peers of varying levels of technical proficiency  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  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 of 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