Application Developer

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Summary

In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to bring a new area of expertise to our organization. In this role, you will develop program logic and achieve business outcomes for new applications or analyze and modify logic in existing applications in AWS. You will code, test, debug and documents software applications and analyze requirements, test and integrate application components. You will ensure that the requirements specified, tie to the strategic outcomes and that system improvements are successfully implemented in AWS. You will monitor the implemented solutions and ensure that they are cost-effective and are being utilized. You will develop the cloud decision matrix (eligibility criteria) and ensure that the services developed are fully automated.

Career Level Summary

Application Developer 6014 Grade 7
Career Level: P3

Career Professional Requires in-depth knowledge and experience Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions Works independently, receives minimal guidance Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Key Responsibilities

Programming/Software Development (PROG) Designs, codes, tests, corrects and documents complex programs and scripts from agreed specifications and subsequent iterations using agreed standards and tools to achieve a well-engineered result. Takes part in reviews of own work and leads reviews of colleagues' work.

Application Support (ASUP) Maintains application support processes and checks that all requests for support are dealt with according to agreed procedures. Uses application management software and tools to investigate issues, collect performance statistics and create reports.

Incident Management (USUP) Prioritizes and diagnoses incidents according to agreed procedures. Investigates causes of incidents and seeks resolution. Escalates unresolved incidents. Facilitates recovery following resolution of incidents. Documents and closes resolved incidents according to agreed procedures.

Problem Management (PBMG) Initiates and monitors actions to investigate and resolve problems in systems, processes and services. Determines problem fixes/remedies. Assists with the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures.

Systems Design (DESN) Recommends/designs structures and tools for systems which meet business needs and takes into account target environment, performance security requirements and existing systems. Delivers technical visualization of proposed applications for approval by customer and execution by system developers. Translates logical designs into physical designs and produces detailed design documentation. Maps work to user specification and removes errors and deviations from specification to achieve user-friendly processes.

Systems Integration (SINT) Defines the integration build, accepts software modules from software developers and produces software builds for loading onto the target environment. Configures the hardware environment, produces integration test specifications and conducts tests, recording details of any failures and carrying out fault diagnosis.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Certifications:

• Education Requires a bachelor's degree in business, computer science, engineering, management or other related field or equivalent experience.

• Experience Typically five or more years in related field.

• Valid driver's license required.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

• Intermediate knowledge of business goals and scope of change initiatives

• Intermediate knowledge of user experience design frameworks

• Intermediate knowledge of change management processes

• Intermediate knowledge of software configuration

• Intermediate knowledge of operating system concepts

• Intermediate knowledge of database concepts

• Intermediate knowledge of infrastructure concepts

• Intermediate knowledge of service continuity planning and support

General Competencies:

• Intermediate customer-focus skills

• Intermediate accuracy skills

• Intermediate risk-management skills

• Intermediate oral and written communication skills

• Intermediate interpersonal skills

• Intermediate decision-making skills

• Intermediate organization and prioritization skills

Physical, Schedule/Attendance and Cognitive Demands

Cognitive: Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.).

• Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks.

• Ability to follow accuracy standards.

• Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks.

• Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress.

• Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change.

• Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback.

• Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement.

• Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks.

• Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization Demonstrates sound memory.

• Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks.

Schedule/Attendance:

• Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule [typically for nonexempt positions, although some exempt positions may have an established start/stop time]

• Ability to work long hours.

• Ability to work a variable schedule.

• Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather.

• Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance.

• Ability to work shift schedule Ability to work on-call schedule.

Physical Capabilities:

• Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)

• Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

• Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 10lbs.

• Carrying: Up to 10lbs.

Environment:

• Office

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States to apply. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.

PGE supports hybrid flexible work arrangements; and will have a combination of in-the-office and working offsite. This individual will need to be located within 75 miles from job location. However, these arrangements may change due to business needs or changes in responsibility.

Compensation Range:

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.

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