Application Developer Sr or Lead (Java)

LocationTaylor, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career.

ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.


Job Summary

Designs, codes, tests, documents and maintains applications to meet ERCOT business needs based on the ERCOT defined Software Development Life Cycle. Works closely with customers, business area subject matter experts, team members and other internal technical teams to design, develop and maintain complex ERCOT applications in support of market needs and internal corporate requirements. Uses toolsets that adhere to the frameworks of the technical stack used across the Application Services division and ensures that products and solutions comply with the organization’s architectural standards. The Applications Developer works with ERCOT business partners to design, develop and support complex business applications and tools.


Job Duties

Broadly applies principles, theories and concepts related to the profession. A seasoned, experienced professional with an in-depth/full understanding of area of specialization.
May provide recommendations regarding issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Wide latitude for decisions within assignments, programs and projects; impact is generally limited to the project or department.
Acts as a resource to advise and may at times a lead the work of lower level professional and/or support employees. Generally, represents the department on projects and may perform in a project leadership role.


Additional Job Duties


Level 1

Makes recommendations towards the development of new code or reuse of existing code
Learns to understand business and customer requirements that drive the analysis and design of technical solutions
Under supervision participates in all phases of product development lifecycle, including the analysis, design, test and integration of products
Helps develop design specifications and parameters that are in compliance with products’ architectural blueprints
Helps research, evaluate and incorporate new technology and tools to enhance the product development process
Resolves customer complaints with products and responds to suggestions for improvement and enhancements
May assist in development of product user manuals
Assists in defining the overall technical development goals of the team
Assists with providing code statistics, development metrics (i.e. development cycle time), and assisting in the implementation and maintenance of a standardized development methodology
Interfaces with several key groups in the company to ensure quality product delivery (example, project managers, application and technical architects, usability engineers, other development groups, business end users, and external users as appropriate)
Maintains and may enhance proficiency in key technical areas


Level 2 – Above +

Conducts all phases of product development lifecycle, including the analysis, design, testing and integration of products
Participates in component and data architecture design, performance monitoring, product evaluation and buy vs. build recommendations
Supplies input and insight in development of product user manuals
Provides code statistics, development metrics (i.e. development cycle time), and assisting in the implementation and maintenance of a standardized development methodology
Conducts component and data architecture design, performance monitoring, and product evaluation
Researches, evaluates and incorporates new technology and tools to enhance the product development process
Develops and revises product user manuals
Gives advice and recommendations to management for the overall technical development goals of the web team
Advises and guides several key groups in the company to ensure quality product delivery (example, project managers, application and technical architects, usability engineers, other development groups, business end users, and external users as appropriate)
Expands technical proficiency in key technical areas


Level Senior – Above +

Serves as a Subject Matter Expert providing guidance to other team members
May schedule work, train, mentor, and/or coach other employees
Conveys team goals effectively through strong written and verbal communication skills
Works on moderately complex issues where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
Has the ability to resolve issues in creative and effective ways


Level Lead – Above +

Leads projects, schedules work, trains, mentors, and provides coaching for other employees
Ensures work assignments of team members are completed in a timely manner and reviews work product of team for accuracy prior to submitting for management approval
Works on the most complex issues where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
Has the ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
Maintains knowledge of emerging trends and industry best practices, and serves as the quality assurance and best practices resource within and outside the department
Serves as the recognized technical expert for the department within and outside the organization
Builds strong professional relationships both internally and externally. Networks with key contacts within and outside the IT industry


Required

Experience with modern integration patterns/event based architectures e.g. messaging/streaming
Modern LTS Java experience (Java 11, 17, 21)
Modern Spring Boot experience (Spring Boot 3.x)
Container based development experience
"DevOps" experience (packaging applications, writing deployment/operational automation, building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines)
Experience building, scaling, developing observability for, and troubleshooting high volume/high performance data handling applications
Experience building relational database backed application
Bachelor's Degree : Computer Science or related field (Required)
or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required


Additional Experience Preferred

Experience with Apache Kafka and/or Apache ActiveMQ
Kubernetes experience specific to OpenShift and Azure Kubernetes Service
Container experience specific to Docker Desktop/Docker Compose
Fedora OS family experience (Fedora, CentOS, RHEL, RockyLinux)
Configuration Management/Provisioning experience with tools like Ansible and Terraform
GitHub/GitHub Actions experience.
Azure experience. Cloud experience in general will suffice.
Generally strong SQL experience. Specifically experience with Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server. PostgreSQL or MySQL are acceptable but less ideal.

The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT. Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time.

ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law.


Expected Salary Range


$109,165 - $185,571

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