Application developer Jobs in Allentown, PA

Allentown, PA; Berwick, PA

The Senior Application Developer willbe responsible forall 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 willdemonstratea thorough knowledge of processes and procedures within Talen IT and the supported business units.

HowYou’llPower the Future

• 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), andassistwith user acceptance testing (UAT).

• Writing project documentation such asrunbooks, user guides, supporting documents, anddesigndocuments.

• Supportofproject 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

MinimumRequirements

• BS or BA in Computer Science, Math, Engineering or other technical field and a minimum of 5 years related work experience isrequired.

• 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.

• Proficiencyin 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 basicproficiencyin 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 (RESTfuland SOAP).

• Sourcecontrolsuch 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 ofcomplying withUnescorted 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 inadditionallanguages 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/orKornShell.

• Front-end web technologies such as MVC, React, JS, Vue.js orNext.Jsfront end frameworks.

Why Talen Energy?

Talen Energy is one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America. Weoperatepower plants that use diverse fuel sources in the most attractive wholesale power markets and sell energy

to wholesaleand 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.

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 toparticipatein Talen Energy’s 401(k) plan. Talen Energy also provides competitive vacation and sick timetoits 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 reasonablesuspiciondrug and alcohol testing.

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 toSearchFirms 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 itscompaniespartnerwithselect executive search firms and recruitment agencies under formal, written agreements aligned to specific business needs.

Talen Energydoesnot accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from search firms or agencies without acurrentfully executed agreement authorized byan appropriate companyrepresentative. Anycandidateinformationsubmittedin the absence of such an agreement will be considered the property of Talen Energy, and neither Talen Energy nor its subsidiaries will beobligatedto pay any fees or compensation related to those submissions.

Note: You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity to upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents .