Job Description

 Full Stack Application Developer 2

Location: Birmingham, AL

Contract- 3 Years ( W-2 Only)

Client- Alabama Power

Job Summary

We are seeking a Web Application Developer with strong front-end and full-stack development skills to design and maintain high-quality applications that support utility operations. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with a focus on performance, user experience, and secure development practices, while collaborating closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) and field users.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications with a focus on scalability, performance, and usability.
• Collaborate with SMEs and field users to understand operational needs and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and quality assurance to ensure application reliability.
• Interact with, modify, and create data sources to support application functionality.
• Assist with deployment and monitoring of web applications in production environments.
• Implement and adhere to security best practices throughout the development lifecycle.

Required Background & Experience

• BS in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2–5 years of relevant professional experience preferred (1+ year required, including co-op or internship experience if relevant).
• Portfolio of work (if available) demonstrating relevant web application projects is a plus.

Critical Skills

• React (core front-end framework)
• TypeScript & JavaScript
• CSS frameworks (Tailwind preferred)
• Git/GitHub for version control

Additional Skills (Preferred but not Required)

• Next.js, Node.js for full-stack development
• Docker, Kubernetes for containerization and deployment
• CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and testing
• SQL and data modeling for backend integrations
• RESTful APIs for data exchange
• Cloud data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Azure)
• UI/UX principles for improving user experience
• shadcn, NPM, HTML
• Python for scripting and backend support

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Attention to detail with the ability to deliver clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.