The position's activities include:
- Determine technical needs such as hardware, software, scalability and security requirements.
- Coordinate design and integration of overall architecture and parts of proposed systems with clients.
- Translate business needs to develop solutions from design to technological product.
- Oversee development efforts to ensure that product is delivered on time and to specifications.
- Periodic application development, database administration, Unix system administration, Unix hardware maintenance, NAS infrastructure support, data acquisition and maintenance, QA/QC, and end-user training and support.
- Provide technical leadership and 3 rd tier expert level maintenance for all areas of responsibility related to Transmission Engineering applications.
Education:
- BS (or higher) in Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields of study strongly preferred. Advanced degree preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- High degree of knowledge in system design, architecture, security, system administration, processes and work practices related to Southern Company Transmission and its corresponding operating company functions.
- Experience with a variety of programming languages, including but not limited to Java, SQL, Microsoft's .NET framework (v 1.1 thru current w/emphasis on C#), SOA (Service Oriented Architectures w/emphasis on RESTful architecture) and web development using JavaScript and ASP.NET.
- Knowledge of Unix hardware, infrastructure, networking and remote shell access, and scripting using BASH, CSH, Perl is preferred.
- A working knowledge of Classic ASP is a plus.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Interpersonal skills and ability to work well at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to understand and apply technical principles.
- Self-motivated, demonstrated initiative, strong work ethic.
- Basic project management and organizational skills (from project initiation and scoping through development and implementation).
- Ability to handle multiple assignments at one time and coordinate medium to large projects.
- Proactive in seeking out projects/problems and delivering solutions.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to build network of appropriate organizations to accomplish tasks.
- General understanding of all Transmission and the interrelation between functions.
- Thorough knowledge of business impacts due to technical decisions.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is America's premier energy company, with 44,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million electric and gas utility customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric utilities in four states, natural gas distribution utilities in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a national recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top utilities in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utilityrankings.
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.
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Southern Company
30 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW
Atlanta
Georgia United States
www.southerncompany.com
