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Senior Application Solutions Architect Job Summary: The Application Solutions Architect in the Technology Organization (TO), Engineering and Plants portfolio, will partner with Generation, Operations & Business Shared Services (OBSS), and Technical Shared Services (TSS) in the development of technology plans to support the business. This is a strategic position that is focused on solution design, data architecture and system integration to meet the long-term goals of Generation. Responsibilities include working with Technical Planning Analyst and business partners to evaluate business requirements, provide technical solution proposals, conceptual designs and cost estimates, input and assistance on the technical aspects of business cases, and working across TO to determine infrastructure requirements and TO services needed to support the business. This includes working with Infrastructure Services, Database Services, Enterprise Architecture, Portfolios, Field Operations and Security.
This technical consultant is responsible for technical ownership and development of the data management and data integration strategy in support of Generation. This includes:
This position will be responsible for providing technical leadership on select projects. This includes leadership in design/analysis sessions, architectural reviews and diagrams, interface design, coding practices, mentoring, and troubleshooting as necessary; work to gain commitment from all key parties for proposed software solutions; responsible for the selection of the key technologies to complete those solutions; and provide technical leadership through the project lifecycle ensuring successful delivery. The incumbent should produce positive, growing relationships with the business resulting from a thorough understanding of their needs and the subsequent delivery of effective solutions. This role is for a self-starter that can work without direct supervision. Assignments require analysis, research, problem solving, and technical solution proposals to business processes that are manual and in need of technology and automation. The business focus spans engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance; includes support for emerging environmental and regulatory requirements (EPA, NERC CIP), and support for Research and Environmental Affairs.
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About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million 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 solutions provider 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 customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas 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 has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. 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.
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About Southern Company
Together with our subsidiaries, we deliver clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to our 9 million customers. Our focus is doing so with service excellence.
That means we are leaders who take action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. We create community value through energy, social, economic, and environmental progress.
We do this through electric operating companies in three states and natural gas distribution companies in four. Our family of companies draw on diverse energy sources to create the best mix for our service areas, including electricity, natural gas, solar power, carbon-free nuclear, and other sustainable sources.
We leverage our leading distributed energy infrastructure company and other innovative technology to better serve every customer. Our competitive, national generation company serves wholesale customers, and our family includes a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services.
What you'll do
- The Senior Applications Solutions Architect will partner with various teams to develop technology plans and provide technical solutions to meet business goals. Responsibilities include leading projects, mentoring team members, and ensuring successful delivery of software solutions.
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