Protection & Automation Developer/Engineer - Atlanta or Birmingham

Protection & Automation Developer/Engineer

Southern Company Services, Technical Shared Services (TSS) – P&C Applications (PCA) / Substation Integration & Automation (SIA)

WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE, & TRAVEL

POSITION SUMMARY

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining critical applications used by SIA and PCA engineers for configuring transmission substations and developing protective relay settings. This role involves collaboration with a team environment to create responsive and user-friendly interfaces, ensuring efficient data handling, and system functionality. In addition, the candidate will support innovation through evaluation of commercially available automation, substation monitoring, protection engineering, work management, and cyber security solutions.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

+ Experience using relational databases and SQL + Experience integrating with 3rd party APIs / SDKs + Proven experience as a Full Stack .NET Developer + Experience in front-end development using WPF, MVVM architecture, and Prism Framework + Strong backend development skills using C#, Entity Framework Core, and .NET technologies + Experience developing and testing ASP.NET Web API controllers. + Proficient in using Git for version control and familiar with Git Flow workflow. + Experience with Azure DevOps for project management and CI/CD. + Demonstrated ability to oversee production deployment processes and troubleshoot deployment issues. + Experience with Microsoft Power and/or other work management platforms is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

+ Proficient in C#, XAML, JSON and XML + Proficient in WPF with MVVM + Strong knowledge of .NET technologies, including .NET Core and .NET Framework + Experience with SQL Server, Entity Framework + Experience with Microsoft 365, primarily the Power suite of, applications + Familiarity with MS Test, Auto Mapper, Fluent Validations + Familiarity with SEL Teams/Blue Frame automation tools + Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills

Behavioral Attributes

BENEFITS

+ Medical and dental coverage + Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan + Performance-sharing plan + 401(k) plan with a generous company match + Bonus opportunities + Tuition Reimbursement

Please submit an updated resume with your application

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: 12627

Job Category: Information Technology

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services