Applic Analyst, Sr

Applic Analyst, Sr

Description

Applications Analyst

Southern Company is seeking a professional Applications Analyst to join our Technology Organization's Finance and Tax Center of Excellence team. This position can be based in Atlanta or Birmingham with a hybrid work schedule (mixture of onsite and remote work) as an option (remote work policies subject to change). The successful candidate for this position will have the responsibility to provide technical support for web-based and client-server financial and accounting solutions, with a major focus on the client-server PowerPlan Fixed Asset Accounting and Management System. The analyst will be required to develop an in-depth understanding of the PowerPlan application software and to collaborate with our business partners and other towers of technology. This position leverages strong partnerships with the business, other software Centers of Excellence, project managers, vendors, and other technical and consulting resources across the Technology Organization.

Additional responsibilities:

• Ongoing troubleshooting, consulting, and general support of software solutions
• Full lifecycle software management support during the evolution of existing systems. This will include coding, testing, deploying, upgrading, and providing proper documentation
• Follow all Southern Company standard change management procedures
• Assume the role of a subject matter expert for the supported software
• Engage with other software analysts to ensure alignment with other applications, integration, and environment standards
• Serve in rotational on-call support
• Assess and remediate application issues resulting from changes and upgrades in the environment
• Collaborate with vendors for software issue resolution and adherence to best practices
• Collaborate with internal technology and business stakeholders on efforts related to end-of-life technology upgrades and migrations to new platforms
• Coordinate and communicate activities to implement modifications
• Provide application and infrastructure test support

The position requires excellent technical and communications skills necessary to achieve high quality support in day-to-day operations. The individual must exhibit initiative and independence. Strong analytical skills are required.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience required
• 2 years of experience in software support
• 2 years of experience in software development
• 2 years of experience with vendor solution support
• Experience using Oracle or other relational databases with complex SQL and PL/SQL
• Experience with Agility, Remedy, JIRA, TOAD, is a plus
• Experience with PowerBuilder 12.5 or above is a plus
• Functional knowledge of PowerPlan software is a plus
• Technical support experience with PowerPlan Fixed Asset Accounting and Management System a plus
• Experience with C# or other object-oriented programming language is a plus
• Experience with web-based application development and support is a plus
• Experience with cloud-based applications support is a plus
• Experience working in a fast-paced, competitive information technology organization.
• Experience in the utility industry is a plus.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Ability to understand basic accounting and financial business processes and translate into software solutions
• Ability to apply technology to solve complex business problems
• Ability to communicate effectively from a technical and business perspective
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work
• Ability to troubleshoot issues independently and resolve issues with software solutions or consultation
• Ability to collaborate with vendor software consultants and facilitate changes
• Ability to work with an agile mindset

Behavioral Attributes

• Demonstrates "Our Values" - Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, Total Commitment
• Continuous learner with a high level of interest in learning and applying new technologies and concepts
• Results Oriented, can act with speed and decisiveness; takes initiative and does what it takes to meet commitments.
• Strong focus on quality, reliability, efficiency, and cost effectiveness of solutions
• Effective in organizing tasks, managing multiple priorities, meeting schedules, and delivering on commitments
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) as well as technical writing
• Committed to building and nurturing constructive partnerships with business partners
• Committed to building and nurturing relationships across and at all levels of the organization

*Other: *

• Occasional Travel (10%)

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Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is America's premier energy company, with 44,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million electric and gas utility customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric utilities in four states, natural gas distribution utilities in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a national recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top utilities in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com.

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.

Job Field: Information Technology

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta

Operating Company: Southern Company Services

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to): Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Location(s):

Georgia Power Headquarters - 241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE (241ATLANTA)

241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE

Atlanta, 30308

Req ID: SCS2011220