Application Developer

Requisition : 19606

The Application Developer role is responsible for the analysis, development, configuration, and support of business applications and systems software.

This position participates in the design, coding, testing, deployment, maintenance, and enhancement of applications by translating business, functional, and technical requirements into working solutions.

The Application Developer contributes to ongoing system improvements, production support, and scope changes by troubleshooting issues and implementing enhancements across internally developed and commercial‑off‑the‑shelf (COTS) applications. This position is a member of the Enterprise Work Management Solutions team, responsible for enterprise asset and work management applications, specifically IBM Maximo and related industry solutions. This role is suitable for early‑career developers and recent graduates with strong foundational skills and a desire to grow in enterprise application development.

• Designs, develops, tests, debugs, and implements software applications in accordance with specifications and business needs.
• Develops program logic for new applications or analyzes and modifies logic in existing applications.
• Analyzes requirements, tests and integrates application components.
• Ensures that application improvements are successfully implemented.
• Typically works on a defined project and may work in a highly efficient (Agile) development environment.

• Foundational understanding of software development concepts (object‑oriented programming, basic data structures, or scripting)
• Exposure to at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar) through coursework, internships, or work experience
• Basic familiarity with relational databases and SQL concepts
• Understanding of core web application concepts (what a web app is, how APIs are used, basic client/server concepts)
• Ability to analyze problems, troubleshoot issues, and learn new technologies
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day:
  Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

• Familiarity with enterprise or commercial‑off‑the‑shelf (COTS) applications, such as Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) or utility systems (IBM Maximo experience is a plus but not required)
• Experience or academic exposure to:
  • Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar object‑oriented languages
  • HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript frameworks or patterns
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases (Oracle or DB2 preferred)
• Basic understanding of RESTful APIs, JSON, XML, and system integration concepts
• Exposure to application servers and deployment concepts
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and basic command‑line usage
• Experience using version control systems (Git, SVN, or similar)
• Ability to review logs and apply structured troubleshooting techniques
• Awareness of application security and authentication concepts (e.g., roles, permissions, LDAP/SSO concepts)

For a Level 2 (Journey), a minimum of two years of experience to four years related experience is required (if no degree, six‑eight years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling six‑eight years).

A bachelor's degree relevant to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred.

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

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