Full Stack Application Developer 2 4P/226
Description
Client- Southern Company.
(Contract, 12 months)
Location: Birmingham, Alabama (4 days onsite / 1 day remote per week)
Job Summary:
The Southern Company Energy Management Systems (EMS) department is seeking full-stack Java/web application developers to remediate and enhance existing applications. This role involves enhancing existing applications, fixing bugs, performing security updates, designing database schemas, supporting standard/custom components, and managing application configuration and maintenance.
Contract Details:
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Term: 12 months
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Note: This is not a temp-to-hire position.
Job Responsibilities:
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Develop application enhancements to meet complex business requirements, including data interfaces and compliance standards.
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Convert stand-alone solutions into CloverDX Data Services.
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Use JetBrains IntelliJ IDE, SonarQube, Sonatype Nexus, GitHub Enterprise, and other tools for development and deployment.
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Create SQL scripts for schema changes and bulk data loads.
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Manage production changes using change management practices (source code management, deployment procedures, quality testing, documentation, etc.).
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Adhere to Southern Company and EMS guidelines, policies, and work practices.
Required Experience:
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4+ years in application development or software engineering.
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2+ years with Spring Framework.
Required Knowledge & Skills:
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Proficiency with Java, JavaScript, HTML5, JDBC, REST and SOAP APIs, SQL.
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Experience with Spring Framework and Spring Boot.
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Proficiency with Git/GitHub Enterprise.
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Experience with AngularJS 1.x + Bootstrap 3 or Vue3 + Bootstrap 5.
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Knowledge of object-oriented design patterns.
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Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and secure software development best practices.
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Strong understanding of relational databases, schema design, and query construction.
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Knowledge of IT change management processes.
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Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including development, operations, security, and compliance.
Desired Knowledge & Skills (Preferred):
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Relational database programming and performance tuning.
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Familiarity with CI/CD tools (IntelliJ, Maven, Jenkins, SonarQube, Nexus Repository).
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Experience with Apache Tomcat, LDAP, Windows/UNIX-based platforms.
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Knowledge of ETL tools (e.g., CloverDX, OSI EITK) and data historians (e.g., AVEVA PI System, eDNA).
Behavioral Attributes:
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Demonstrate Southern Company Values: Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, Total Commitment.
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Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and continuous learning.
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Strong judgment, discretion, and accountability.
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Team-oriented with a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and structured development processes.
Special Note:
This role falls under the Insider Threat Program and is subject to applicable screenings.