Southern Company is an energy provider serving customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. The Application Developer I will design, develop, support, and improve custom and commercial off-the-shelf applications for the AMI Technology portfolio, using Microsoft backend technologies, Angular frontend development, API integration, CI/CD automation, and AI-driven solutions.
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
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
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
Preferred
Benefits
Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
Additional compensation, such as an incentive program, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s)
Southern Company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the shared services division of Southern Company.
