Full Stack Application Developer 2 4P/226

 Full-Stack Java/Web Application Developer Level 2/3/4

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:

• Term: 12 months

• Note: This is not a temp-to-hire position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop application enhancements to meet complex business requirements, including data interfaces and compliance standards.

• Convert stand-alone solutions into CloverDX Data Services.

• Use JetBrains IntelliJ IDE, SonarQube, Sonatype Nexus, GitHub Enterprise, and other tools for development and deployment.

• Create SQL scripts for schema changes and bulk data loads.

• Manage production changes using change management practices (source code management, deployment procedures, quality testing, documentation, etc.).

• Adhere to Southern Company and EMS guidelines, policies, and work practices.

Required Experience:

• 4+ years in application development or software engineering.

• 2+ years with Spring Framework.

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Proficiency with Java, JavaScript, HTML5, JDBC, REST and SOAP APIs, SQL.

• Experience with Spring Framework and Spring Boot.

• Proficiency with Git/GitHub Enterprise.

• Experience with AngularJS 1.x + Bootstrap 3 or Vue3 + Bootstrap 5.

• Knowledge of object-oriented design patterns.

• Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and secure software development best practices.

• Strong understanding of relational databases, schema design, and query construction.

• Knowledge of IT change management processes.

• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including development, operations, security, and compliance.

Desired Knowledge & Skills (Preferred):

• Relational database programming and performance tuning.

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (IntelliJ, Maven, Jenkins, SonarQube, Nexus Repository).

• Experience with Apache Tomcat, LDAP, Windows/UNIX-based platforms.

• Knowledge of ETL tools (e.g., CloverDX, OSI EITK) and data historians (e.g., AVEVA PI System, eDNA).

Behavioral Attributes:

• Demonstrate Southern Company Values: Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, Total Commitment.

• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and continuous learning.

• Strong judgment, discretion, and accountability.

• 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.