**Job Description** **Application Developer** This position is responsible for vendor application support, software application development, support, and technical expertise in support of Financial and Contract Services, Fuel Services, and Gas Operations which are all part of the Commercial Operations business unit. The primary responsibilities include working as part of a product-focused team providing technical support for several applications (vendor, desktop, web applications, and services). Support tasks include working with business partners to identify and implement technical solutions. The successful candidate should not only have a strong technical background but the desire to learn business concepts and processes and a passion for software development. This position will work alongside a collaborative team to predominantly support the Gas Operations business area. Work areas will vary from vendor application support, windows servers support, server/application patching, and implementing a new small scale SCADA poling system for gas operations. Other potential areas of support include C# .Net application development. **Job Experience & Education:** + Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Math, Business, or related degree (preferred) + Experience designing, developing, testing, implementing, integrating, and supporting applications (desktop, web applications, and web services) (required) + Hands-on experience with relational databases (SQL Server and/or Oracle) + Experience with Software Composition Analysis (SCA) Scanning (SonarQube) and security vulnerabilities scanning (Fortify) tools including experience remediating issues is preferred + Experience supporting Commercial Operations or related areas is a plus **Knowledge, Skills, Abilities** + Strong all-around development and technical skills. + Experience in the following technical skill sets is a plus: + Microsoft.NET 8/9; C#, WPF, ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET WEB API (REST-based), Entity Framework Core + Visual Studio 2022, NuGet, Microsoft Office products (especially Excel) + Experience using relational databases and SQL. SQL Server, data modeling, and O/R mapping knowledge is a plus. + Experience with Source Control, Continuous Integration and Deployment, and developer best practices. Experience with Git or TeamCity, is a plus. + Experience supporting enterprise level vendor business solutions is preferred. Knowledge areas include web applications, desktop applications, windows services, web services, multi-tiered application support, and relational databases including Oracle and SQL Server. + Experience supporting application software solutions running on client and Windows Server operating systems preferred. + Experience with PowerShell scripting and PowerPlatform development preferred. + Experience supporting small scale SCADA/polling and RTU systems a plus. + Real-world experience with full life-cycle development and delivery of enterprise-class software solutions using the latest technologies and platforms and latest software development best practices and techniques including design patterns, test-driven development, and object-oriented frameworks. + Ability to take direction and work as a member of a high performing team; overall excellent teamwork skills + Strong communication skills including ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders at an appropriate level of detail + Solid understanding of source control and change management **Behavioral Attributes** + Results-oriented + Team player + Stays abreast of new technologies + Must be flexible and able to change directions quickly and comfortably + Ability to work independently of direct supervision + Self-starter who takes initiative and does what it takes to meet commitments + Thinks strategically + Innovative + Committed to building and maintaining constructive partnerships with business partners + Can-do positive attitude + Commitment to continuous learning and improvement 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: 9358 Job Category: Information Technology Job Schedule: Full time Company: Southern Company Services