Application Developer II

Southern Company•Naperville, IL

About The Position

Application Developer II Job Summary The Developer II, Application for Asset Technology position within Gas Technology Delivery, will work with limited supervision to design and develop custom applications to support the Asset 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 . Additionally, functional and technical experience with AMI ( Advanced Metering Infrastructure applications is beneficial. This position plays a key role in advancing Southern Company Gas’s digital transformation initiatives by implementing modern, scalable, and intelligent application architectures 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 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 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.

Requirements

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
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 and microservices architecture
Practical experience with Agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban
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
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 understanding of ITIL principles and experience with ITIL processes

Nice To Haves

functional and technical experience with AMI ( Advanced Metering Infrastructure applications

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 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 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.
Ensure strategies are aligned with Technology Organization goals and strategies.