Remote Java Consultant Jobs in Birmingham, AL (NOW HIRING)

Job TitleLocation: Birmingham, Alabama Schedule: 3-day office / 2-day remote hybridPermanent Resident (Green Card) or US Citizen preferredJob ResponsibilitiesDevelop application enhancements with complex business requirements, including custom data interfaces, security and compliance regulations, and industry standards from electric industry groups.Convert existing stand-alone solutions into CloverDX Data Services.Develop and deploy application changes using tools such as:JetBrains IntelliJ IDESonarQube code analysisSonatype Nexus suiteGitHub Enterprise source code managementSimilar software development toolsCreate schema alteration and bulk data load SQL scripts to support application changes.Manage changes to production solutions using change management practices, including:Source code managementCreation of formal deployment procedures and back-out plansQuality testingDocumentationAdhere to all Southern Company and EMS guidelines, policies, and established work practices.Job RequirementsExperience4+ years in the field of application development or software engineering2+ years of experience with Spring FrameworkRequired Knowledge and SkillsProficiency with:Java, JavaScript, HTML5, JDBC, REST and SOAP APIs, and SQLGit/GitHub Enterprise for source code managementExperience with:AngularJS 1.x and Bootstrap 3 or Vue3 and Bootstrap 5Spring Framework and Spring BootKnowledge of:Software development techniques, including object-oriented design patternsTraditional, Agile, and DevOps software development lifecycle methodsSecure software development best practicesWeb development technologies, architectures, and software development toolsRelational database requirements analysis, schema design, and query constructionStrong:Critical thinking and problem-solving skillsKnowledge of IT change management processesOrganizational skills to plan and execute system projectsWritten and verbal communication skills (understanding customer requirements, creating training and support documents, specifications, and action plans)Interpersonal skills (ability to work directly with various personnel, including development, operations, security, and compliance teams)Desired Knowledge and SkillsKnowledge of:Relational database programming and performance tuningSoftware development and CI/CD environments/tools (such as JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA, Maven, Jenkins, SonarQube, and Nexus Repository)Java application server environments like Apache TomcatLDAPWindows-based and UNIX-based application server platformsLocal area network and wide area network communicationETL tools, including CloverDX and OSI EITKData historians like AVEVA PI System or AVEVA eDNABehavioral AttributesExhibit Our Values (Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment) in all business dealings.Self-motivated with attention to detail, accuracy, follow-up, and a commitment to continuous learning.Exercise independent judgment and discretion.Eagerness to work within a structured development process with strong change management controls.Contribute to a diverse and inclusive team and work environment.Note: This position falls under the Insider Threat Program.