Data Engineer

Data Engineer

Work Location(s):

Atlanta, Georgia or Birmingham, Alabama

JOB SUMMARY

The Data Engineer role will be part of the Marketing Technology Solutions team within the Customer Technology Solutions Organization in Southern Company’s Technology Organization’s Electric Technology Solutions tower. Position responsibilities include Energy Information Exchange (EIX) data scheme versioning and management.

The Data Engineer will work with stakeholders – both business and Technology Organization to design and develop data-oriented solution architecture involving On-Prem and cloud (Microsoft Azure) technologies that align with and support the business and Technology Organization strategy and standards. This role will also work hands on to implement solutions. Additionally, this role will be responsible for management and alignment of solutions across all technology platforms working closely with developers & infrastructure teams to optimize application code, ensuring reusable services, optimizing performance & resource utilization, planning capacity, and ensuring application/data security.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

BS/BA required, preferably in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering or other technology related field.

Experience:

Knowledge/Skills/Attributes:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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 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: 11612

Job Category: Information Technology

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services