Data Conversion Developer (Atlanta, Birmingham or Gulfport)

Data Conversion Developer (Atlanta, Birmingham or Gulfport)

Description

Location: * Hybrid with Occasional on-site meetings in Atlanta, Birmingham and Gulfport

JOB SUMMARY

Southern Company is committed to building the future of energy for the 9 million customers who depend on us, the communities we serve and the industry we lead. A four-year business initiative leveraging technology has been approved to help the companies state regulated retail electric operating companies realize the vision for a modernized, efficient digital customer experience to deeply engage with our customers and provide a more personalized experience. The program will elevate the customer experience by implementing a new Customer Information (CIS) and Meter Data Management (MDM) system, and modernized customer engagement technology including an advanced analytics platform.

The program is seeking an exempt level 4 - 5, based on job experience and knowledge. This position resides in the Customer and Meter Data Management delivery organization including both business and technology resources. This organization is responsible for replacing the legacy CIS and MDM systems with the Oracle Customer to Meter (C2M) product. This position will be part of a Data Conversion scrum team that will focus first on converting the Itron Enterprise Edition MDM data into Oracle C2M and later the Customer/1 mainframe data into the Customer Care & Billing (CC&B) portion of Oracle C2M.

The Data Conversion developer position will build ETL conversion solutions to meet data audit framework requirements and ensure quality and completeness of this massive data conversion. Job duties will span the SDLC including interpreting requirements, defining design, development of data conversion processes and tools, testing and improving the effectiveness of these processes and tools prior to final system conversion. Development will center around custom ETL development for data conversion solutions. The successful candidate must be able to learn and work independently.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or related area of concentration preferred

Experience

The program is seeking a highly inquisitive and analytical individual. The ideal candidate is an individual who is curious, has a thirst for knowledge and enjoys learning. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting concurrent conversion workstreams as well as perform data analysis. This role will require the individual to be able to troubleshoot, identify issues and resolve them independently. This role will require metrics reporting throughout the project lifecycle. This role will work closely with the Data Conversion Analyst, Data Cleansers and Testers.

Developer Experience

Required:

• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio developing custom applications.
• Implementation of work packages and interface creation (Send port/Receive port)
• Implementation of ETL tools for the purpose of data conversion between systems
• Experience troubleshooting and tuning code.
• Creating orchestrations, maps and pipeline components.
• Working with and writing SQL in support of relational databases
• Clear understanding of software development (SDLC)
• Development of Microsoft Integration and Reporting Services
• Development of data audit reports
• Successful experience in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

• Administering servers (including application and DB server upgrades)
• Previous rate-based consumption data conversion experience a plus (e.g., gas, electric, telecom, water).
• Experience with Customer/1 or Oracle C2M
• Experience with ITRON EE, MV90 or other MDM applications
• Microsoft .Net (e.g., TFS, XML, C#, SQL, WCF) and integration tools (e.g., Biztalk, Apigee)
• Experience in developing audit queries/reports that provide completeness and quality metrics to leadership.
• Successful experience on an Agile Scrum team.

Candidate Attributes

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Highly inquisitive and analytical
• Has the ability to analyze a problem, find the root cause, organize thoughts, and recommend approaches
• Able to deal with ambiguity and synthesize data to drive resolutions and better solutions.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Proactive
• Quality driven
• Customer focused
• Effective consulting skills with proven ability to influence others.
• Able to organize tasks effectively, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable learning and utilizing new tool sets.
• Able to build productive relationships with business partners and peers.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite products
• Strong attendance record
• Displays Southern Company Values (Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Total Commitment, Superior Performance)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code.
• Troubleshoot/debug issues in software and/or batch jobs.
• Perform technical tasks, detailed analyses, and interpretation of technical problems requiring expertise and/or specialized knowledge in a systematic manner; apply subject matter expertise unique to the discipline.
• Write and/or interpret business, functional, and non-functional requirements according to standards and methodologies as well as assist with test plans that map to given requirements.
• Collaborate with analysts, designers, and developers in conceptualizing and development of new conversion software programs and applications that meets or exceeds customer expectations for quality, cost, and timeliness.
• Provide timely and meaningful communications that adapt communications with business partners, technical consultants, and leaders appropriate to the audience.
• Adhere to Change Management policies and procedures.
• Respond quickly and effectively to all operational problems.
• Assist analysts with resolution of test-related issues.
• Provide on-call support

Other Requirements:

Occasional night and weekend work may be necessary. Occasional travel may be necessary.

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Disclaimer:

This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally 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 energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com .

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 Type: Standard

Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta

Operating Company: Southern Company Services

Other Locations: Mississippi-Coastal Area-Gulfport, Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to): Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Location(s):

Georgia Power Headquarters - 241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE (241ATLANTA)

241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE

Atlanta, 30308

MPC Corporate Headquarters - 2992 West Beach Blvd (2992GULFPORT)

2992 West Beach Blvd

Gulfport, 39501

APC Corporate Headquarters - 600 North 18th Street (600BIRMINGHAM)

600 North 18th Street

Birmingham, 35203

Req ID: SCS2011094