Developer II, Application

Southern Company•Atlanta, GA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for all aspects of application, integration, and extensions development within our HR Technology footprint. This includes production support for standard and custom components, solution delivery of new enhancements and bug fixes, and configuration responsibilities. More specifically, the role involves developing, supporting, and contributing to the design of integrations and extensions within Oracle HCM Cloud and other tools as needed, as well as between HCM and various enterprise systems, applications, and databases. A working knowledge of data exchange, middleware, and API technologies is crucial for ensuring seamless and efficient communication between different systems, enabling streamlined business processes and data synchronization. This position is part of the company’s Insider Threat Program and requires enhanced personnel screening, including a background review, drug screen, and psychological assessment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/MIS/Engineering or related degree preferred
3-5, or greater, years of experience building and delivering software solutions
Experience in developing and supporting integrations in an enterprise environment
Working proficiency in integration platforms, middleware technologies, and tools particularly, but not limited to Oracle OIC, SSIS, Autosys and Apigee
Working proficiency in extension tools and languages such as Oracle VBCS, Oracle APEX, .NET, Angular and C#.
High proficiency in C# and Angular preferred.
Good understanding of integration patterns, data transformation techniques, and message queuing protocols
Strong understanding of software development methodologies, design patterns, and object-oriented programming principles
Working experience with relational databases and SQL, including basic database design and database programming (PLSQL and Oracle REST Data Services preferred)
Good familiarity with enterprise systems, with HCM experience preferred, and its integration requirements, such as HCM APIs, 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
Experience with source control using GitHub, including branching strategies, pull requests, and code reviews 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)
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
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
CI/CD pipeline fundamentals and developer workflow automation
Takes personal ownership of career development
Demonstrates "Our Values" of 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, including AI tools and emerging integration platforms
Result Oriented who can act with speed and decisiveness; takes 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
Brings a multiplier mindset, actively shares knowledge, lifts teammates, and contributes to a culture of continuous improvement rather than creating dependency
Thrives in a learning environment and embraces ambiguity as an opportunity to grow

Nice To Haves

HR Technology experience is a plus
Experience with ServiceNow is a plus!
Experience with large data models/data lakes and visualization tools such as PowerBI is a plus!
Deep AI/ML expertise is a plus and an area we actively support growing.

Responsibilities

Support stakeholders and architects in understanding business requirements and contributing to integration solution design that enable seamless data exchange between enterprise systems, both internally and externally.
Learn and apply integration patterns, data transformation rules, and middleware technologies under architectural guidance.
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.
Develop inside of Oracle HCM Cloud utilizing ATOM Feeds, Fast Formulas, BIP, VBCS, and other frameworks like C# and Angular.
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.
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.
Develop and execute test plans and scenarios to validate integration workflows, data integrity, and system compatibility.
Write unit and integration tests covering happy path, edge cases, and failure scenarios, with test results validated against expected outcomes before deployment.
Create comprehensive technical documentation, including integration specifications, architectural diagrams, sequence diagrams, and troubleshooting guides.
Maintain up-to-date README files and design artifacts as integrations evolve.
Share knowledge and best practices with internal teams, providing training and guidance on integration-related topics.
Keep abreast of emerging integration technologies, HCM extensions, standards, and best practices.
Continuously evaluate new tools, frameworks, and platforms including AI-assisted development tools that can enhance integration capabilities and optimize data exchange processes.
Bring an AI-native mindset, defaulting to AI-assisted approaches to accelerate delivery, improve code quality, reduce repetitive work, and get solutions rolling faster.
Demonstrate hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Codex or similar code assistants, using them actively to prototype, generate boilerplate, draft documentation, review code, and identify issues.
Craft effective, context-aware prompts to get accurate and useful results from large language models (LLMs).
Understand AI limitations and responsible use, including hallucinations, data privacy considerations, and the requirement to apply critical review to all AI-generated code before it enters production.
Understand how Generative AI and AI/ML concepts apply to software development workflows, integration patterns, and automation scenarios.
Proactively explore emerging AI tooling to continuously improve personal and team productivity.
Translate HR business process requirements into technical integration designs.
Proficiency with GitHub for source control, branching strategies, pull requests, and collaborative code review workflows.
Comfortable with merge conflict resolution, maintaining a clean and meaningful commit history, and following team branching standards.