Developer II, Application

Product Delivery – Application, Integrations & Extensions Developer

Career Framework Job Family: Application Development

Company: SCS

Supervisor: Manager, Product Delivery

Location: A nywhere in the Southern Company footprint like Georgia, Alabama or Mississippi (4 days onsite/week)

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsibilities of the position include all aspects of application, integration and extensions development within our HR Technology footprint, as well as production support for standard and custom components, solution delivery of new enhancements and bug fixes, and configuration responsibilities. More specifically, responsible for developing, supporting, and contributing to the design of integrations and extensions within Oracle HCM Cloud, and other tools as needed, and between HCM and various enterprise systems, applications, and databases. Including working knowledge of data exchange, middleware, and API technologies which are crucial in ensuring seamless and efficient communication between different systems, enabling streamlined business processes and data synchronization.

This position falls under the company’s Insider Threat Program and will have access to, and control over sensitive data, systems or assets. Enhanced personnel screening, which includes a background review, drug screen and psychological assessment, will be required if you are selected for this position

Responsibilities:

• Application/Integration Design and Architecture : Support stakeholders and architects in understanding business requirements and contributing to integration solution design that enable seamless data exchange between enterprise systems, both internally and externally. Learn and apply integration patterns, data transformation rules, and middleware technologies under architectural guidance.

• Application/Integration Development : Develop and implement applications, extensions & integrations using industry-standard development frameworks, integration platforms, middleware tools, and APIs. Write clean, reusable code and implement data mapping, transformation, and validation logic. Ensure integrations adhere to security, performance, and reliability standards. This also includes development inside of Oracle HCM Cloud in utilizing ATOM Feeds, Fast Formulas, BIP, VBCS and other frameworks as needed like C# and Angular.

• System Connectivity : Establish connectivity between various systems, databases, and applications through middleware solutions, such as enterprise service buses (ESBs), message queues, or APIs. Configure and manage communication protocols, authentication mechanisms, and data encryption to ensure secure and reliable data transmission.

• Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution : Investigate and resolve application and integration issues, including data synchronization errors, connectivity problems, and performance bottlenecks. Collaborate with system administrators, application developers, and external vendors to identify root causes and implement timely resolutions.

• Integration Testing and Quality Assurance : Develop and execute test plans and scenarios to validate integration workflows, data integrity, and system compatibility. This includes writing unit and integration tests covering happy path, edge cases, and failure scenarios, with test results validated against expected outcomes before deployment.

• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing : Create comprehensive technical documentation, including integration specifications, architectural diagrams, sequence diagrams, and troubleshooting guides. Maintain up-to-date README files and design artifacts as integrations evolve. Share knowledge and best practices with internal teams, providing training and guidance on integration-related topics.

• Stay Updated : Keep abreast of emerging integration technologies, HCM extensions, standards, and best practices. Continuously evaluate new tools, frameworks, and platforms including AI-assisted development tools that can enhance integration capabilities and optimize data exchange processes.

• AI Knowledge & Mindset :

  • The developer is expected to bring an AI-native mindset defaulting to AI-assisted approaches to accelerate delivery, improve code quality, reduce repetitive work, and get solutions rolling faster. AI is a tool to amplify impact, not replace judgment.

  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Codex or similar code assistants, using them actively to prototype, generate boilerplate, draft documentation, review code, and identify issues.

  • Familiarity with prompt engineering fundamentals, the ability to craft effective, context-aware prompts to get accurate and useful results from large language models (LLMs).

  • Awareness of AI limitations and responsible use, including understanding of hallucinations, data privacy considerations, and the requirement to apply critical review to all AI-generated code before it enters production.

  • Understanding of how Generative AI and AI/ML concepts apply to software development workflows, integration patterns, and automation scenarios.

  • Proactively explores emerging AI tooling to continuously improve personal and team productivity not waiting to be directed but actively seeking smarter ways to deliver better outcomes.

  • Familiarity with Generative AI tools is expected; deep AI/ML expertise is a plus and an area we actively support growing.

• HR/Business Process Knowledge : Experience with Hire-to-Retire process areas such as onboarding, position management, benefits, workforce structure, offboarding, compensation, absence etc is a significant advantage and will accelerate your success in this role. If you do not have this background, you must demonstrate a strong willingness and ability to learn these processes quickly, as they are foundational to the work this position delivers. Ability to translate HR business process requirements into technical integration designs is valued; candidates without this experience are expected to build it on the job.

• Version Control & Collaboration : Proficiency with GitHub for source control, branching strategies, pull requests, and collaborative code review workflows. Comfortable with merge conflict resolution, maintaining a clean and meaningful commit history, and following team branching standards

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/MIS/Engineering or related degree preferred

• 3-5, or greater, years of experience building and delivering software solutions

• Experience in developing and supporting integrations in an enterprise environment; HR Technology experience is a plus

• Working proficiency in integration platforms, middleware technologies, and tools particularly, but not limited to Oracle OIC, SSIS, Autosys and Apigee

• Working proficiency in extension tools and languages such as Oracle VBCS, Oracle APEX, .NET, Angular and C#. High proficiency in C# and Angular preferred.

• Good understanding of integration patterns, data transformation techniques, and message queuing protocols

• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, design patterns, and object-oriented programming principles

• Working experience with relational databases and SQL, including basic database design and database programming (PLSQL and Oracle REST Data Services preferred)

• Good familiarity with enterprise systems, with HCM experience preferred, and its integration requirements, such as HCM APIs, HDL Loader, HCM Extracts and ATOM Feeds

• Knowledge of security protocols and authentication mechanisms, including OAuth, JWT, and SAML

• Experience working with API-based interactions between complex systems

• Experience with source control using GitHub, including branching strategies, pull requests, and code reviews and DevOps concepts from a developer's perspective

• Experience working in a fast-paced, competitive information technology organization, spanning various disciplines including applications, infrastructure, and business support roles (Agile methodology experience preferred)

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Oracle Integrations Professional) are desirable

• Experience with ServiceNow is a plus!

• Experience with large data models/data lakes and visualization tools such as PowerBI is a plus!

Additional Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities:

• Strong interest in enterprise technology and willingness to learn

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and troubleshoot complex technical issues

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users

• Detail-oriented and well-organized, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Customer-focused mindset, with a passion for delivering exceptional support experiences

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team environment

Solution Technical Skills:

Demonstration of good understanding in several concepts including:

• Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis and Log Analysis

• Scripting, Process Automation & Optimization

• Operating Systems, Databases and Networking

• Cloud Services

• Basic understanding of Security

• Agile concepts and Incident Management

• Business Continuity

• CI/CD pipeline fundamentals and developer workflow automation

Behavioral Attributes:

• Takes personal ownership of career development

• Demonstrates "Our Values" of 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, including AI tools and emerging integration platforms

• Result Oriented who can act with speed and decisiveness; takes initiative and does what it takes to meet commitments

• Focus on quality, reliability, and efficiency

• Effective in organizing tasks, managing multiple priorities, meeting schedules, and delivering on commitments

• Methodical approach to solving problems

• Brings a multiplier mindset, actively shares knowledge, lifts teammates, and contributes to a culture of continuous improvement rather than creating dependency

• Thrives in a learning environment and embraces ambiguity as an opportunity to grow

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million 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 solutions provider 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 customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas 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 has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. 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: 20010

Job Category: Information Technology

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services

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