Application Developer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Application Developer 2 & 3

Date Posted: 4/23/2026

Location: Birmingham, AL 35203 - downtown

Immediate W2 contract position available in Birmingham, AL. - W2 ONLY - C2C not an option
Estimated Duration: 1 Year

Application Developer 2 & 3

Description:

• The Energy Management Systems (EMS) department is 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.

Note: This is not a temp-to-hire position.
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 groups
• Convert existing stand-alone solutions into CloverDX Data Services
• Develop and deploy application changes using JetBrains IntelliJ IDE, SonarQube code analysis, Sonatype Nexus suite, GitHub Enterprise source code management and similar software development tools
• Create schema alteration and bulk data load SQL scripts to support application changes
• Manage 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 and EMS guidelines, policies, and established work practices.

Job Requirements:
Experience:

• 5+ years in the field of application development or software engineering
• 3+ years of experience with Spring Framework

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficiency with Java, JavaScript, HTML5, JDBC, REST and SOAP APIs, and SQL
• Proficiency with Git/GitHub Enterprise for source code management
• Experience with Vue3 and Bootstrap 5 is required
• Experience with AngularJS 1.x and Bootstrap 3 is a plus
• Experience with Spring Framework and Spring Boot
• Knowledge of various software development techniques including object-oriented design patterns
• Knowledge of traditional, Agile, and DevOps software development lifecycle methods
• Knowledge of secure software development best practices
• Knowledge of web development technologies, architectures, and software development tools
• Knowledge of relational database requirements analysis, schema design, and query construction
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of IT change management processes
• Organizational skills to plan and carry out system projects
• Strong 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 Skills
• Knowledge of relational database programming and performance tuning
• Knowledge 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 Tomcat
• Knowledge of LDAP
• Knowledge of Windows-based and UNIX-based application server platforms
• Knowledge of local area network and wide area network communication
• Knowledge of data historians such as AVEVA PI System or AVEVA eDNA

Behavioral Attributes:

• Exhibit Our Values (Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment) in all business dealings
• Self-motivated with attention to details, accuracy, follow-up, and continuous learning
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion
• Experience with and an 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.

Company Description

We provide supplemental employees to the region's most sought after power projects. We credit our success to the commitment we show to our job applicants. E Group Recruiters are here to make sure your job search experience is the best it can be. Our recruiters are experts in knowing what the client manager is looking for in a resume, what bill rate the market will bear, and how to make your application stand out among the rest. Our personal touch continues even after we've found the perfect job for you. All full-time employees are eligible to pay for full health and retirement benefits including BC/BS health and dental insurance, life and disability insurances, and 401K with an immediately vested match is available. We have a dedicated team to guide you through these benefits.

Company Description

We provide supplemental employees to the region's most sought after power projects. We credit our success to the commitment we show to our job applicants. E Group Recruiters are here to make sure your job search experience is the best it can be. Our recruiters are experts in knowing what the client manager is looking for in a resume, what bill rate the market will bear, and how to make your application stand out among the rest. Our personal touch continues even after we've found the perfect job for you. All full-time employees are eligible to pay for full health and retirement benefits including BC/BS health and dental insurance, life and disability insurances, and 401K with an immediately vested match is available. We have a dedicated team to guide you through these benefits.