Application Developer

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Summary

Application Development Provides application software development services. Develops program logic for new applications or analyzes and modifies logic in existing applications. Codes, tests, debugs and documents software applications. Analyzes requirements and tests and integrates application components. Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented.

Career Level Summary

Application Developer 6014 Grade 7
Career Level: P3

Career Professional Requires in-depth knowledge and experience Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions Works independently, receives minimal guidance Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Department Summary:

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Must have experience in building and maintaining backend applications using Node.js, Python (preferred), C# or Java, with strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and database management.

• Must be proficient in developing responsive and scalable UIs using React.js (preferred), Angular, or Vue.js, with expertise in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript.

• Must have hands-on experience with AWS services, including API Gateway, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, and IAM, to develop and deploy cloud-based applications.

• Must have knowledge of CI/CD pipelines using Git, Jenkins, or similar tools, with knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.

• Must understand AWS security best practices, including IAM role management, encryption techniques, and secure application development.

• Strong understanding or hands-on experience with system administration and network management (e.g., configuring servers, managing user access, monitoring performance, troubleshooting network issues)

Nice to Have:

• Experience working with OSIsoft/Aveva PI or other historian platforms, as well as knowledge of common utility/OT protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, or ICCP.

Programming/Software Development (PROG) Designs, codes, tests, corrects and documents moderately complex programs and scripts from agreed specifications and subsequent iterations using agreed standards and tools. Collaborates with others in reviews of specifications as appropriate.

Application Support (ASUP) Identifies and resolves issues with applications, following agreed procedures. Uses application management software and tools to collect agreed performance statistics. Carries out agreed applications maintenance tasks.

Incident Management (USUP) Following agreed procedures, identifies, registers and categorizes incidents. Gathers information to enable incident resolution and promptly allocates incidents as appropriate. Maintains records and advises relevant persons of actions taken.

Problem Management (PBMG) Investigates problems in systems, processes and services. Assists with the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures.

Systems Design (DESN) Specifies user/system interfaces and translates logical designs into physical designs, taking account of target environment, performance security requirements and existing systems. Produces detailed designs and documents all work using required standards, methods and tools, including prototyping tools where appropriate.

Systems Integration (SINT) Defines the integration build and produces a build definition for generation of the software. Accepts software modules from software developers and produces software builds for loading onto the target hardware from software source code. Configures the hardware environment, produces integration test specifications, conducts tests and records the details of any failures. Carries out and reports fault diagnosis relating to moderately complex problems.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Certifications:

• Education Requires a bachelor's degree in business, computer science, engineering, management or other related field or equivalent experience.

• Experience Typically five or more years in related field.

• Valid driver's license required.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

• Intermediate knowledge of business goals and scope of change initiatives

• Intermediate knowledge of user experience design frameworks

• Intermediate knowledge of change management processes

• Intermediate knowledge of software configuration

• Intermediate knowledge of operating system concepts

• Intermediate knowledge of database concepts

• Intermediate knowledge of infrastructure concepts

• Intermediate knowledge of service continuity planning and support

General Competencies:

• Intermediate customer-focus skills

• Intermediate accuracy skills

• Intermediate risk-management skills

• Intermediate oral and written communication skills

• Intermediate interpersonal skills

• Intermediate decision-making skills

• Intermediate organization and prioritization skills

Physical, Schedule/Attendance and Cognitive Demands

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 10lbs.

• Carrying: Up to 10lbs.

Environment:

• Hybrid

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States to apply. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.

PGE supports hybrid flexible work arrangements; and will have a combination of in-the-office and working offsite. This individual will need to be located within 75 miles from job location. However, these arrangements may change due to business needs or changes in responsibility.

Compensation Range:

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.

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