Application Developer Portland General Electric : Oregon Category: Developer

Position: Application Developer Portland General Electric Company Location: Oregon Category: Developer

Summary

Application Development Provides application software development services. Develops program logic for new applications or analyzes and modifies logic in existing applications. Codes, tests, debugs and documents software applications. Analyzes requirements and tests and integrates application components. Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented.

Career Level Summary

Application Developer 6014 Grade 7

Career Level:

P3

Career Professional Requires in-depth knowledge and experience Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions Works independently, receives minimal guidance Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Department Summary

At PGE, our mission revolves around creating a sustainable and resilient energy future for Oregon. We focus on innovation and excellence in technology to support a cleaner, more enduring energy landscape. Our department leads initiatives in advanced IT solutions, ensuring infrastructure and system architectures meet the demands of a dynamic and evolving industry. We are committed to enhancing reliability, security, and efficiency in every solution we provide, benefiting our customers and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Must have experience in building and maintaining backend applications using Node.js, Python (preferred), C# or Java, with strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and database management.
• Must be proficient in developing responsive and scalable UIs using React.js (preferred), Angular, or Vue.js, with expertise in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/Type Script.
• Must have hands‑on experience with AWS services, including API Gateway, Lambda, S3, Dynamo
  
  DB, and IAM, to develop and deploy cloud‑based applications.
• Must have knowledge of CI/CD pipelines using Git, Jenkins, or similar tools, with knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
• Must understand AWS security best practices, including IAM role management, encryption techniques, and secure application development.
• Strong understanding or hands‑on experience with system administration and network management (e.g., configuring servers, managing user access, monitoring performance, troubleshooting network issues)

Nice to Have

• Experience working with OSIsoft/Aveva PI or other historian platforms, as well as knowledge of common utility/OT protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, or ICCP.

Programming/Software Development (PROG)

Designs, codes, tests, corrects and documents moderately complex programs and scripts from agreed specifications and subsequent iterations using agreed standards and tools. Collaborates with others in reviews of specifications as appropriate.

Application Support (ASUP)

Identifies and resolves issues with applications, following agreed procedures. Uses application management software and tools to collect agreed performance statistics. Carries out agreed applications maintenance tasks.

Incident Management (USUP)

Following agreed procedures, identifies, registers and categorizes incidents. Gathers information to enable incident resolution and promptly allocates incidents as appropriate. Maintains records and advises relevant persons of actions taken.

Problem Management (PBMG)

Investigates problems in systems, processes and services. Assists with the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures.

Systems Design (DESN)

Specifies user/system interfaces and translates logical designs into physical designs, taking account of target environment, performance security requirements and existing systems. Produces detailed designs and documents all work using required standards, methods and tools, including prototyping tools where appropriate.

Systems Integration (SINT)

Defines the integration build and produces a build definition for generation of the software. Accepts software modules from software developers and produces software builds for loading onto the target hardware from software source code. Configures the hardware environment, produces integration test specifications, conducts tests and records the details of any failures. Carries out and reports fault diagnosis relating to moderately complex problems.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/

Certifications:

• Education Requires a bachelor's degree in business, computer science, engineering, management or other related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience Typically five or more years in related field.
• Valid driver's license required.

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