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Application Developer

Southern Company

Hybrid
Birmingham, AL
Full-time
Mid Level
Senior
Salary not listedPosted 43m ago

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Job description

Southern Company is hiring a Application Developer — a full-time, based in Birmingham, AL role. Apply directly on Southern Company's careers page below.

Application Developer

Location: Birmingham, AL, United States

Application Developer L4-L6

Location: The Energy Center, Birmingham, AL or Ivan Allen, Atlanta, GA

4 days in-office / 1 day remote 

Job Summary: 

Design, develop, and support scalable web applications, APIs, integrations, and backend services that enhance customer experiences and deliver business value. This is primarily a software development role, with approximately 70% of the focus on development and enhancement and 30% on production support and operational responsibilities, depending on business needs. Developers on our team take ownership of the solutions they build, including troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and supporting applications in production. 

Work across the full technology stack to create intuitive front-end solutions and robust, secure backend services. In this role, you'll collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, DevOps, and Cybersecurity teams in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality software through continuous improvement, innovation, and iterative delivery. Use AI-assisted development tools, including GitHub Copilot, as part of the software development lifecycle to improve developer productivity, code quality, testing, documentation, troubleshooting, and learning.

About Us

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for Application Developer at Southern Company?

The required skills for Application Developer at Southern Company include: API, DevOps, Cybersecurity, Agile.

What is the seniority level for Application Developer at Southern Company?

Application Developer at Southern Company is a Mid Level / Senior / Staff level position.

How do I apply for Application Developer at Southern Company?

You can view the full description and apply for Application Developer at Southern Company on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/southern-company-application-developer-kwkmv.