Info Systems Analyst - Forest Park, GA

JOB SUMMARY

This position will join a team of dedicated professionals that support the AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) and Meter Data Management (MDM) Systems used by Georgia Power. The team is responsible for the continuous delivery of valid data from smart-points (meters, lighting controls and modules) to the head‑end system, along with further delivery to the Meter Data Management system and various enterprise systems.

This position is responsible for system planning, designing, testing, implementing, documenting and supporting the operational systems and business critical processes used by Georgia Power. A foundational knowledge of application development, SQL databases, and software development life cycle processes. The position will be filled at a level dependent upon the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Management of Information Systems, other software development related disciplines, and other Engineering degrees

• Three (3) + years of full‑time equivalent work experience in a development or technical support role

• Proficient with troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis of processes

• Experience performing data analysis with different RDBMS (Oracle, SQL Server, Postgres and Hadoop)

• Experience creating dashboards in Microsoft Power BI or Tableau is a plus

• Proficient with programming languages (C#, Python, PERL, Shell and PL/SQL)

• Knowledge of integration standards and methods (Multi Speak, SISS, XML, JSON and Batch)

• Experience with Microsoft and other computer software (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Visual Studio)

• Knowledge of Sensus Flex Net, Smart Meter / Smart Point Infrastructure Systems is helpful

• Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical issues in business terms

• Ability to document and diagram technical systems and architectures

• Periodic after hours and weekend work

• Assuring the continuous delivery of valid data from the AMI endpoint devices into the AMI head‑end and MDM systems for billing

• Provide support for the AMI & MDM systems and assist with the development and implementation of new products and services

• Develop and support solutions meeting the business requirements

• Provide analysis and troubleshooting for the AMI & MDM Systems, related interfaces and business processes as needed

• Develop process improvement strategies for the AMI & MDM Operations team

• Monitor integrations with the AMI & MDM systems

• Monitor and detect anomalies to the quality standards for the data

• Managing the application lifecycle, monitoring, installations, upgrades and change management processes of the AMI system with support and guidance from the Technology Organization and various business departments

• Partner with appropriate teams to implement systems in a standardized support model with the Technology Organization

• Demonstrates good judgment and personal responsibility in all aspects of performance

• Self‑motivated and highly dependable

• Strong Problem Solver

• Customer focused

• Results oriented

• Consistently sets and maintains high performance standards

• Builds teamwork and trust

• Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Company’s values of Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant’s qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 16155

Job Category:
Engineering

Job Schedule:

Full time

Company:
Georgia Power