Application Developer II

JOB TITLE: Application Developer II

LEVEL: 5

JOB SUMMARY:

The Analytic Platforms Team plays a pivotal role in the Technology Organization by developing and maintaining robust analytics platforms to empower decision-makers with timely and accurate information, enabling them to make informed decisions.

This position will primarily be focused on analytic activities within the Human Capital Management domain (HCM) which include all aspects of application development and data lifecycle, production support for vendor managed and custom solutions, solution delivery of new enhancements and bug fixes. It also includes data modeling, ensuring data security, quality and compliance, understanding of data warehouse concepts and continuous performance optimization. Additionally, the role involves integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance data analytics capabilities, automate processes, and provide advanced insights. The developer will be responsible for developing and implementing AI-driven solutions, leveraging machine learning models, and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize analytics outcomes. The developer will also be required to provide time/effort estimates and contribute to project planning.

Education and Experience

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in BI/ETL development, data warehousing and data lifecycle management.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test robust ETL processes to facilitate data warehousing and analytics solutions.
• Ensure accurate extraction, transformation, and loading of data into the data warehouse/data lake while adhering to established standards and guidelines.
• Provide ongoing production support for data warehouse/data lake processes, promptly addressing any issues or discrepancies that arise.
• Work closely with data architects, data analysts and stakeholders to design and implement efficient data models that align with business requirements.
• Uphold data security protocols, maintain data quality standards, and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
• Continuously optimize ETL processes for improved performance, reduced load times, scalability, and reliability.
• Integrate artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance data analytics capabilities and automate repetitive tasks.
• Design and implement BI solutions using tools such as Oracle BI Publisher, Microsoft Power BI, or Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC), ensuring alignment with business requirements and best practices.
• Demonstrate proficiency in ensuring security within OBIEE/OAC, encompassing user management, object-level security, and data-level security.
• Provide support and maintain business intelligence solutions, including reports, dashboards, and analytics tools, to enable data-driven decision-making.
• RPD design/development/deployment, reports and dashboards.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Technical Skills

• Experience with high volume, complex relational databases, and star schemas.
• Strong understanding of database concepts for data modeling and mapping including referential integrity, indexes, keys, common dimensions, master data and metadata.
• Strong understanding of dimensional modeling (star schema).
• Proficiency in writing complex SQL queries for data analysis and troubleshooting.
• Competence in utilizing ETL tools such as Informatica, Oracle Data Integrator (ODI), and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Data Integration (OCI DI).
• Strong knowledge of ETL design best practices and data warehousing is required; to include performance optimization.
• Proficiency in performance tuning of complex ODI scenarios and SQL queries for optimal performance.
• Strong experience with Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) 12c in development, administration, and workflow orchestration to schedule and monitor ODI load plans/scenarios. Experience with OCI DI is a plus.
• Experience with Business Intelligence Cloud Connector (BICC).
• Strong knowledge of BI design best practices and data warehousing is required.
• Proficient with performance optimization and tuning of BI reports.
• Advanced data visualization and dashboard design skills.
• Experience with Analytic Platforms such as Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC) to include Data Visualization, OBIA, Microsoft Power BI, OTBI.
• Strong experience with OBIEE/OAC security (users, object, and data level).
• Business Intelligence and data warehouse development experience using OBIA/OAC with expertise in RPD design/development/deployment, reports and dashboards.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure (Fabric, Databricks) is a plus.

Data Management

• Understanding of data lifecycle concepts, including data collection, storage, processing, and visualization.
• Knowledge of data modeling techniques and data warehouse concepts.
• Understanding of data security and compliance principles.
• Domain knowledge in Oracle Cloud HCM (Core HR, Payroll, Time and Labor, Absence, and Workforce Compensation) is highly desirable.

Communication and Collaboration

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective collaboration within a team.
• Ability to build and effectively manage relationships within a large, multi-state organization.
• Experience working with stakeholders to understand their needs, translate them into clear and concise technical requirements and propose solutions.

Problem Solving and Adaptability

• Ability to interpret and analyze data to generate insights.
• Ability to think analytically and critically to solve complex problems and make informed decisions based on data.
• Skills in assessing and improving data quality through profiling, cleansing, and validation.
• Self-motivation to work effectively with limited direct supervision.
• Adaptability to ambiguous or changing requirements.
• Ability to manage production support and project related activities simultaneously.
• Comfortable with shifting priorities and changing project scopes, adjusting plans as needed.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Aptitude and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Ability to write clear, concise, and comprehensive technical design documents that can be understood by both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to execute tasks provided by management or senior team members.
• Experience in documenting Mapping Specifications for source to target mapping.

Project Support

• Basic understanding of project management principles.
• Ability to provide time/effort estimates for tasks.
• Knowledge and experience with SDLC.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to project planning and execution.
• Working knowledge of SAFe Agile Framework.

Artificial Intelligence

• Knowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts.
• Knowledge of integrating AI technologies, such as machine learning models, into analytics platforms to enhance capabilities, automate processes, and generate advanced insights.

Behavioral Attributes

• Takes personal ownership of career development.
• Demonstrates “Our Values ” - Safety First, Intentional Inclusion (We are One Team), Act with Integrity, Superior Performance.
• Continuous learner with a high level of interest in learning and applying new technologies and concepts.
• Result oriented, can act with speed and decisiveness; take initiative and does what it takes to meet commitments.
• Strong focus on quality, reliability, efficiency, and cost effectiveness of solutions.
• Effective in organizing tasks, managing multiple priorities, meeting schedules, and delivering on commitments.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to relate and connect with a variety of audiences.
• Methodical approach to solving problems.

Other:

Candidate must be available weekends and after normal business hours for on-call support. Some travel may be required within the Southern Company footprint.

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

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: 7938

Job Category: Information Technology

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services