Application, Integrations & Extensions Developer

JOB TITLE: Product Delivery – Hire to Retire – Application, Integrations & Extensions Developer, Expert Level

Career Framework Job Family: Application Development

Company: SCS

Organization: Enterprise Foundations

Supervisor: Manager, Product Delivery

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsibilities of the position include all aspects of application, integration and extensions development within our HR Technology footprint, as well as production support for standard and custom components, solution delivery of new enhancements and bug fixes, and configuration responsibilities. More specifically, responsible for designing, implementing, and managing integrations and extensions within Oracle HCM Cloud, and other tools as needed, and between HCM and various enterprise systems, applications, and databases. Including expertise in data exchange, middleware, and API technologies which are crucial in ensuring seamless and efficient communication between different systems, enabling streamlined business processes and data synchronization.

Responsibilities :

• Application/Integration Design and Architecture: Collaborate with stakeholders and architects to understand business requirements and design extensions and integration solutions that enable seamless data exchange between enterprise systems, both internally and externally. Help define integration patterns, data transformation rules, and middleware technologies to achieve efficient and scalable integrations.
• Application/Integration Development: Develop and implement applications, extensions & integrations using industry-standard development frameworks, integration platforms, middleware tools, and APIs. Write clean, reusable code and implement data mapping, transformation, and validation logic. Ensure integrations adhere to security, performance, and reliability standards. This also includes development inside of Oracle HCM Cloud in utilizing ATOM Feeds, Fast Formulas, BIP, VBCS and other frameworks as needed like C# and Angular.
• System Connectivity: Establish connectivity between various systems, databases, and applications through middleware solutions, such as enterprise service buses (ESBs), message queues, or APIs. Configure and manage communication protocols, authentication mechanisms, and data encryption to ensure secure and reliable data transmission.
• Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Investigate and resolve application and integration issues, including data synchronization errors, connectivity problems, and performance bottlenecks. Collaborate with system administrators, application developers, and external vendors to identify root causes and implement timely resolutions.
• Integration Testing and Quality Assurance: Develop and execute test plans and scenarios to validate integration workflows, data integrity, and system compatibility.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Create comprehensive technical documentation, including integration specifications, architectural diagrams, sequence diagrams, and troubleshooting guides. Share knowledge and best practices with internal teams, providing training and guidance on integration-related topics.
• Stay Updated: Keep abreast of emerging integration technologies, HCM extensions, standards, and best practices. Continuously evaluate new tools, frameworks, and platforms that can enhance integration capabilities and optimize data exchange processes.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/MIS/Engineering or related degree preferred
• 7 years of experience building and delivering software solutions
• Proven experience in designing, developing, and managing integrations in an enterprise environment, particularly relative to HR Technology and Applications
• High/Expert proficiency in integration platforms, middleware technologies, and tools particularly, but not limited to Oracle OIC, SSIS, Autosys and Apigee
• High/Expert proficiency in extension tools and languages such as Oracle VBCS, Oracle APEX, .NET, Angular and C#
• Strong understanding of integration patterns, data transformation techniques, and message queuing protocols.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, design patterns, and object-oriented programming principles.
• Strong experience with relational databases and SQL, including database design and optimization and database programming (PLSQL and Oracle REST Dataservices preferred).
• Strong Familiarity with enterprise systems, with HCM experience preferred, and its integration requirements, such as HCM API’s, HDL Loader, HCM Extracts and ATOM Feeds.
• Knowledge of security protocols and authentication mechanisms, including OAuth, JWT, and SAML.
• Experience working with API based interactions between complex systems
• Strong experience with source control management of complex projects with different branching strategies and DevOps concepts from a developer's perspective.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, competitive information technology organization, spanning various disciplines including applications, infrastructure, and business support roles (Agile methodology experience preferred).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Oracle Integrations Professional) are desirable
• Experience with ServiceNow is a plus!
• Experience with large data models/data lakes and visualization tools such as PowerBI is a plus!
• Proficiency with Generative AI and other AI/ML concepts is a plus!

Additional Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities:

• Strong interest in enterprise technology and willingness to learn.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Customer-focused mindset, with a passion for delivering exceptional support experiences.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

Solution Technical Skills:

Demonstration of good understanding in several concepts including:

• Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis and Log Analysis.
• Scripting, Process Automation & Optimization
• Operating systems, Databases and Networking
• Cloud Services
• Basic understanding of Security
• Agile concepts and Incident Management
• Business Continuity

Behavioral Attributes

• Takes personal ownership of career development.
• Demonstrates “ Our Values ” - Safety First, Intentional Inclusion (We are One Team), Act with Integrity, Superior Performance
• Continuous learner with a high level of interest in learning and applying new technologies and concepts.
• Result Oriented, can act with speed and decisiveness; take initiative and does what it takes to meet commitments.
• Focus on quality, reliability, and efficiency.
• Effective in organizing tasks, managing multiple priorities, meeting schedules, and delivering on commitments.
• Methodical approach to solving problems.

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: 9994

Job Category: Information Technology

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services