Application Developer

Portland General Electric • Portland, OR

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all. Application Developer At PGE, our mission revolves around creating a sustainable and resilient energy future for Oregon. We focus on innovation and excellence in technology to support a cleaner, more enduring energy landscape. Our department leads initiatives in advanced IT solutions, ensuring infrastructure and system architectures meet the demands of a dynamic and evolving industry. We are committed to enhancing reliability, security, and efficiency in every solution we provide, benefiting our customers and communities.

Requirements

• AWS Cloud Expertise (Essential)
• Strong experience with AWS services including API Gateway, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, CloudFormation, EC2, RDS, and IAM
• Proven ability to architect, develop, and optimize cloud-native applications on AWS
• Experience implementing AWS security best practices, including IAM role management, encryption techniques, and secure application development
• Proficiency in serverless architecture and microservices design in AWS environments
• Full Stack Development
• Experience in building and maintaining backend applications using Node.js or Python (strongly preferred)
• Proficiency in developing responsive and scalable UIs using React.js (preferred), with expertise in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, API design patterns, and database management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Technical Translation
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Experience translating complex technical concepts and solutions into business-friendly language
• Skill in connecting technical issues and solutions to business impacts, outcomes, and value
• Ability to create compelling narratives that tie technology initiatives to business priorities
• Data Analysis & Problem Solving
• Deep data analysis skills with experience in identifying patterns and extracting insights
• Proven ability in root cause analysis of issues from both data and technology perspectives
• Experience with data visualization tools and techniques to communicate findings effectively
• Analytical mindset with the ability to work with ambiguity and propose strategic options
• DevOps & CI/CD
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Git, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, or similar tools
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration
• Understanding of infrastructure as code principles using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
• Communication Excellence: Exceptional oral and written communication skills at both team and organizational levels
• Problem Solving: Ability to work with ambiguity and propose strategic options for positive progress
• Team Collaboration: Team player with demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments
• Learning Agility: Quick learner who adapts to new technologies and environments efficiently
• Ownership Mindset: Takes responsibility for outcomes and drives initiatives to completion
• Customer Focus: Strong understanding of end-user needs and business impact
• Systems Design & Integration
• Application Support & Problem Management
• Incident Management & Resolution
• Cloud Architecture & Security
• Data Analysis & Visualization
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of relevant experience in united states, in full stack development, with substantial AWS experience
• Valid driver's license require
• 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 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 10 lbs. Carrying: Up to 10 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AI-powered Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) such as GitHub Copilot, Visual Studio IntelliCode, or similar tools
• Proficiency with AI-augmented Command Line Interfaces (CLIs) for improved productivity and code generation
• Ability to effectively leverage AI coding assistants for code optimization, debugging, and documentation
• Experience working with OSIsoft/Aveva PI or other historian platforms
• Knowledge of common utility/OT protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, or ICCP
• Previous experience in energy or utility sector
• AWS certifications highly desirable (Solutions Architect, Developer, or DevOps Engineer)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level