Application Developer (.NET / Azure / Hybrid Cloud)

Birmingham, Alabama - Onsite 4 days a week.

This posting is for an Application Developer (.NET / Azure / Hybrid Cloud) located in Birmingham, Alabama. The position will be filled in the Generation Technology Solutions Engineering and Plants portfolio supporting Southern Company's generation business.

This position is responsible for designing, developing, testing, implementing, integrating, and supporting application solutions in a hybrid environment, with increasing focus on cloud-native and cloud-enabled solutions in Microsoft Azure. The role will partner across application, data, and infrastructure teams to modernize generation business applications and integrate with enterprise analytics platforms such as Azure Databricks. Microsoft .NET remains a primary development platform, with an emphasis on scalable APIs, cloud services, automation, and modern data integration patterns. The role may also contribute to application enhancements that leverage AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics capabilities within Azure and enterprise data platforms. The successful candidate should not only have a strong technical background but the desire to learn business concepts and processes.

Job Experience & Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Math, Business, or related degree (preferred)

3+ years of hands-on application development experience in C#/.NET (required)
2+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure application services, cloud deployment, or hybrid architecture (preferred)
Experience with Azure Databricks, data integration, analytics platforms, or cloud-based data workflows (preferred)
Experience with relational databases such as SQL Server and Oracle (required); experience with cloud data platforms (preferred)
Experience with application modernization, API development, and system integration across on-prem and cloud environments (preferred)
Experience with prompt engineering, evaluation techniques, and structured outputs. (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Proficiency in Python and AI frameworks for LLMs and agents
Familiarity with vector databases, embeddings, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) patterns.
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and application domains
Solid experience in the Microsoft .NET development platform and related Microsoft technologies is required. Experience with Microsoft Azure services, hybrid integration, and cloud-enabled solution design is strongly preferred Knowledge areas include:
- Microsoft .NET and .NET Framework; C#, ASP.NET (Blazor, Razor Pages, or MVC), ASP.NET Web API, Entity Framework
- Web development experience including JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap, and Angular; experience building modern APIs and cloud-connected applications is preferred
- Experience with Microsoft Azure services such as App Service, Azure Functions, Key Vault, Storage Accounts, Service Bus, Azure SQL, and API Management; familiarity with Azure Databricks and cloud-based data integration is preferred
REST-based service development, API-first design, and system integration across on-prem and cloud platforms is a plus
Experience using relational databases and SQL. SQL Server, Oracle, data modeling, and O/R mapping knowledge is required. Experience working with cloud data platforms, analytics pipelines, and large-scale data processing environments such as Azure Databricks is preferred
Experience with source control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery is a plus. Experience with Git, GitHub Enterprise, Azure DevOps, and automated cloud deployment pipelines is a plus
Real-world experience with full life-cycle development and delivery of enterprise-class software solutions using modern technologies and platforms (.NET or Java), including application modernization, cloud migration, and current software development best practices such as design patterns, test-driven development, and object-oriented frameworks
A strong working knowledge of domain-driven design, design patterns, enterprise application architecture patterns, enterprise integration patterns, analysis patterns and OOA/OOD in general and refactoring
Ability to develop simple, elegant solutions to complex problems
Ability to design intuitive user interfaces for complex data-rich applications
Strong communication skills including ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders at an appropriate level of detail

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing, deploying, and supporting solutions in Microsoft Azure
Experience with Azure Databricks, cloud analytics, or enterprise data engineering platforms
Experience modernizing legacy or on-prem applications for cloud deployment
Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise, or automated CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with cloud security, secrets management, and identity/access patterns
Familiarity with Azure AI services, AI-assisted development tools, or intelligent application features

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.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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