Data & AI Solutions Analyst

Southern Company • Birmingham, AL

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

Southern Company Nuclear Technology Solutions supports Southern Nuclear by designing, developing, integrating, and operating secure, reliable, and compliant technology solutions for nuclear operations. The Application Analyst implements, enhances, and supports data, analytics, and artificial intelligence solutions, helping modernize legacy on-premises reporting platforms into cloud-based solutions centered on the SNC Lakehouse.

The position initially owns the NORAD SQL Server reporting environment, including databases, scheduled jobs, stored procedures, data integrations, SSRS reports, and Power BI solutions. The analyst learns existing business and reporting logic and leads its modernization by migrating data processing, metrics, reporting, analytics, and transformations from SQL Server-based solutions to cloud-native platforms. The role collaborates with business stakeholders, AI and data engineers, and solution architects, using approved cloud technologies, architecture standards, and best practices. Solutions may use Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Python, Power BI, and intelligent agents. The position is classified at Exempt Level 4, 5, or 6 depending on qualifications and experience.

This is a hybrid role based at the Energy Center in Birmingham, Alabama, with on-site work Monday through Thursday and remote work on Fridays. Additional on-site presence may be required based on business needs. Employees must comply with NRC requirements, including background investigations and federal drug and alcohol testing. The position is also covered by the company's Insider Threat Program and requires enhanced screening, including a background review, drug screen, and psychological assessment if selected.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred; a non-technical bachelor's degree with 6 or more years of relevant IT experience will be considered. Individuals currently enrolled in a relevant bachelor's degree program may also be considered.
• Experience implementing, integrating, and supporting enterprise and vendor application solutions.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• Experience developing and supporting SQL Server databases, stored procedures, jobs, views, and reporting solutions.
• Experience with data platforms and pipelines, including Azure Data Factory or equivalent pipeline technologies, Azure Data Lake or Blob Storage, and SQL-based data stores such as Azure SQL, SQL Server, or Oracle.
• Hands-on experience supporting or integrating with lakehouse architectures.
• Experience supporting Databricks environments for data processing, analytics, and application integration.
• Experience with reporting and analytics solutions using Power BI, SSRS, or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with Windows client and server environments, RHEL/Linux client and server environments, and web-based application hosting.
• Basic understanding of networking, security, and identity management concepts in enterprise and cloud environments.
• Experience with source control and CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps or GitHub.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with business stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams.
• Ability to meet applicable NRC regulatory prerequisites, including background investigations and federal drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience migrating data, reporting, and analytics workloads from on-premises platforms to cloud-based data platforms.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, or similar cloud automation technologies.
• Experience supporting vendor-provided AI and ML applications, including coordinating with vendors on incidents, upgrades, and enhancements.
• Familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts, including model lifecycle considerations, data dependencies, and operational support requirements.
• Exposure to AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, or other productivity and development assistants.
• Application development experience using .NET/.NET Core, C#, TypeScript, Python, PowerShell, or other scripting languages.
• Experience with modern web frameworks such as Blazor.
• Knowledge of REST and SOAP APIs, batch processing, message queues, and file-based integrations such as SFTP.

Responsibilities

• Support, enhance, and maintain the NORAD SQL Server reporting environment, including databases, scheduled jobs, stored procedures, data integrations, SSRS reports, and Power BI solutions.
• Analyze existing reporting and business logic and identify opportunities for modernization and migration to cloud-based platforms.
• Migrate business logic, reporting processes, metrics, and data transformations from the on-premises NORAD SQL Server environment to the SNC Lakehouse using approved cloud technologies and architectural standards.
• Implement, integrate, and support enterprise and vendor application solutions.
• Work with business stakeholders, AI engineers, data engineers, and solution architects to maintain and modernize reporting and analytics solutions.
• Contribute to data, analytics, automation, and AI solutions using technologies such as Azure, Databricks, Python, Power BI, and intelligent agents.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees.
• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• Potential eligibility for additional compensation, such as an incentive program.

What This Job Offers

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