Application Developer

Job Title: Application Developer 2 OR 3Date Posted: 4/23/2026Location: Birmingham, AL 35203Job Type: Contract Full-TimeImmediate W2 contract position available in Birmingham, AL. W2 ONLY - C2C not an optionEstimated Duration: 1 YearDescription:Looking for two temporary full-stack Java/web application developers to remediate and enhance existing applications.This position will include all aspects of web application development including enhancement of existing applications, bug fixes and security updates, database schema design, support for standard and custom components, and application configuration and maintenance.This position requires knowledge of Java and Spring Framework, web application development, SQL databases, and software development life cycle processes.The candidate will need to deal with topics like CI/CD, GIT, scripting, API interactions, code quality, advanced version control topics, and more.These positions are in Birmingham, Alabama with a 4-day office/1-day remote hybrid schedule.Job Responsibilities:Develop application enhancements with complex business requirements including custom data interfaces, security and compliance regulations, and standards from electric industry groupsConvert existing stand-alone solutions into CloverDX Data ServicesDevelop and deploy application changes using JetBrains IntelliJ IDE, SonarQube code analysis, Sonatype Nexus suite, GitHub Enterprise source code management and similar software development toolsCreate schema alteration and bulk data load SQL scripts to support application changesManage changes to production solutions using change management practices including source code management, creation of formal deployment procedures and back-out plans, quality testing, documentation, etc.Adhere to all Company and EMS guidelines, policies, and established work practices.Job Requirements:Experience:5+ years in the field of application development or software engineering3+ years of experience with Spring FrameworkRequired Knowledge and Skills:Proficiency with Java, JavaScript, HTML5, JDBC, REST and SOAP APIs, and SQLProficiency with Git/GitHub Enterprise for source code managementExperience with Vue3 and Bootstrap 5 is requiredExperience with AngularJS 1.x and Bootstrap 3 is a plusExperience with Spring Framework and Spring BootKnowledge of various software development techniques including object-oriented design patternsKnowledge of traditional, Agile, and DevOps software development lifecycle methodsKnowledge of secure software development best practicesKnowledge of web development technologies, architectures, and software development toolsKnowledge of relational database requirements analysis, schema design, and query constructionCritical thinking and problem-solving skillsKnowledge of IT change management processesOrganizational skills to plan and carry out system projectsStrong written and verbal communication skills (understand customer requirements and create training and support documents, specifications, and action plans)Interpersonal skills (work directly with multiple levels of Company personnel including development, operations, security, and compliance personnel)Desired Knowledge and SkillsKnowledge of relational database programming and performance tuningKnowledge of software development and CI/CD environments/tools (such as JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA, Maven, Jenkins, SonarQube, and Nexus Repository)Knowledge of Java application server environments such as Apache TomcatKnowledge of LDAPKnowledge of Windows-based and UNIX-based application server platformsKnowledge of local area network and wide area network communicationKnowledge of data historians such as AVEVA PI System or AVEVA eDNABehavioral Attributes:Exhibit Our Values (Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment) in all business dealingsSelf-motivated with attention to details, accuracy, follow-up, and continuous learningExercise independent judgment and discretionExperience with and an eagerness to work within a structured development process with strong change management controlsContribute to a diverse and inclusive team and work environmentNote: This position falls under the Insider Threat Program.