Allentown, PA; Berwick, PA
The Senior Application Developer will be responsible for all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle including technical design, development, testing and deployment of Talen IT and business solutions as part of a development team. The candidate will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of processes and procedures within Talen IT and the supported business units.
How You’ll Power the Future
At Talen Energy, your work directly supports safe, reliable power generation. In this role, you’ll move beyond day‑to‑day contributions to drive meaningful change by:
Software programming languages such as those that support database, client/server, integration, and web development.
Problem solving and troubleshooting technical issues and understanding how to isolate a problem.
Collaborate with business analysts and consultants to understand requirements and provide technical solutions.
Designing and implementing solutions that are consistent with and support enterprise architecture principles and standards.
Understanding and implementing architectural patterns and practices.
Conduct unit testing, support system integration testing (SIT), and assist with user acceptance testing (UAT).
Writing project documentation such as run books, user guides, supporting documents, and design documents.
Support of project managers in technical documentation needed for production readiness.
Accountable for providing functionality and for assuring reliability and availability of computer-based applications.
Maintain and enhance existing systems (production support/upgrades).
May support applications with batch and/or real time processing.
May require 24/7 application support.
Collaborating with internal employees and external vendors.
Building effective relationships with IT team members and working collaboratively with internal groups to set realistic expectations and deliverables.
What You Have
Minimum Requirements
BS or BA in Computer Science, Math, Engineering or other technical field and a minimum of 5 years related work experience is required.
5-7 years of hands-on experience with IBM Maximo platform development and customization.
Strong working knowledge of Maximo 7.6.x / MAS 8/9.
In-depth knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle phases such as requirement gathering, analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment.
Practical experience with Maximo Integration Framework (MIF) and REST API development.
Proficiency in Automation Scripting (Jython, JavaScript) and Java for customizations.
Experience with Workflow Designer, Application Designer, and database configuration.
Experience with Oracle and/or MS SQL Server. Experience should include a basic understanding of relational databases as well as basic proficiency in writing queries in either PL/SQL or T/SQL along with database object creation such as tables, triggers, procedures, and functions.
Integration technologies such as Microservices, SOA, Web Services (RESTful and SOAP).
Source control such as Azure DevOps and/or Git.
Desire to work in a corporate environment building and supporting a portfolio of applications and integrations across multiple business areas.
Must be capable of complying with Unescorted Access Authorization (UAA) requirements at a nuclear facility.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of major computer systems (Asset Suite, OnBase, Primavera) supporting a business area including critical system functions, interfaces, and data dependencies, on one of these platforms
Experience upgrading Maximo 7.6.x to MAS
C# development experience, with experience in additional languages such as Java.
Microsoft .NET technologies including .NET Framework and/or .NET Core, Web Forms, MVC, and Visual Studio.
Experience with Amazon Web Services hosting and serverless technologies.
Knowledge of administering or interfacing with OSIsoft PI systems.
Scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, Bash, and/or KornShell.
Front-end web technologies such as MVC, React, JS, Vue.js or Next.Js front end frameworks.
Why Talen Energy?
Power the Future
Talen Energy is one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America. We operate power plants that use diverse fuel sources in the most attractive wholesale power markets and sell energy
to wholesale and retail customers in selected competitive markets. Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. We generate energy for a brighter tomorrow.
Collaboration
Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace.
Talen Energy offers an exceptional benefits program to its employees. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision, prescription plans, life insurance, and disability insurance. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in Talen Energy’s 401(k) plan. Talen Energy also provides competitive vacation and sick time to its employees.
We are committed to providing a safe, drug, and alcohol-free workplace. Consistent with applicable law and any collective bargaining agreements, positions may be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
Talen Energy is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.
If you need assistance with the application process, please email us at Careers@talenenergy.com
Please note that roles supporting Talen Energy’s nuclear facilities are subject to rigorous background investigation and security clearance requirements consistent with federal regulatory standards.
Note to Search Firms and Recruitment Agencies
Talen Energy is committed to fostering direct engagement with prospective candidates and managing our recruitment activities internally. From time to time, Talen Energy and its companies partner with select executive search firms and recruitment agencies under formal, written agreements aligned to specific business needs.
Talen Energy does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from search firms or agencies without a current fully executed agreement authorized by an appropriate company representative. Any candidate information submitted in the absence of such an agreement will be considered the property of Talen Energy, and neither Talen Energy nor its subsidiaries will be obligated to pay any fees or compensation related to those submissions.
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