Developer - Transmission Asset & Construction Systems

About the Opportunity

FirstEnergy at a Glance

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

Preferred work location is Akron, OH, Reading, PA or Greensburg, PA

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00]

Summary of Responsibilities:

As a Developer in the Transmission and Distribution Products group you will be part of a highly motivated team focused on the Construction & Design product. The position will consist of being part of a broader product team focused on enhancing software and technology surrounding unified cost, schedule, portfolio, and equipment & materials management capabilities. In this position you will partner with users across the company to provide high value product increments to the Construction & Design product.

Responsibilities:

• Developing application interfaces, maintaining reports, and vendor package applications.
• Analyzing, designing, configuring, developing, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting, and implementing changes to the various custom developed and package applications supported.
• Learning and understanding the business processes associated with supported applications.
• Developing technical designs that meet business needs and support the company’s IT direction.
• Properly leveraging the correct technology for the defined requirements.
• Creating and executing comprehensive unit test plans, developing test cases, assisting with integration, and completing system test plans.
• Developing clear documentation for completed products.
• Investigating and resolving problems with supported applications in a production support environment.
• Solving complex problems and troubleshooting functionality for issue identification.
• Learning electric utility transmission related business processes.
• Becoming proficient software developer on the supported software applications and related tools.
• Consistently delivering high quality results.
• Managing source code repositories, builds, and deploys
• Active participating in a collaborative work environment
• Availability to work flexible hours to support our application portfolio
• Frequent interaction with business owners/stakeholders to gather requirements for new development projects, assist in defect resolution, etc.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Electrical Engineering, or related technical degree. In lieu of degree, equivalent in hands-on experience will also be considered. 
• Computer programming skills such as Microsoft .NET, Java, Shell Scripting, Python, etc. 
• Experience with Oracle databases with proven ability to develop SQL Queries, Stored Procedures, Packages, and Views. 
• Analytical skills to resolve problems and think creatively.
• Willingness to undertake assignments involving unfamiliar subjects, with the aptitude to learn quickly.
• Ability to learn new concepts in information technology, learn the characteristics of new systems and update skills to adapt to changing technology.
• Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Highly motivated to work independently and productively but also able to work in a virtual environment (working with remote co-workers using virtual technologies).
• Ability to meet established priorities and schedules, and willingness to undertake assignments involving multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to provide software solutions and supporting entire software development life cycle.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve problems in a production support environment.  Analytical skills to effectively resolve technical problems, identify