Designs, codes, tests, documents and maintains applications to meet ERCOT business needs based on the ERCOT defined Software Development Life Cycle. Works closely with customers, business area subject matter experts, team members and other internal technical teams to design, develop and maintain complex ERCOT applications in support of market needs and internal corporate requirements. Uses toolsets that adhere to the frameworks of the technical stack used across the Application Services division and ensures that products and solutions comply with the organization's architectural standards. The Applications Developer works with ERCOT business partners to design, develop and support complex business applications and tools.
JOB DUTIES
- Broadly applies principles, theories and concepts related to the profession. A seasoned, experienced professional with an in-depth/full understanding of area of specialization.
- May provide recommendations regarding issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
- Wide latitude for decisions within assignments, programs and projects; impact is generally limited to the project or department.
- Acts as a resource to advise, and may at times a lead the work of lower level professional and/or support employees. Generally represents the department on projects and may perform in a project leadership role.
ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES
Level 1
Makes recommendations towards the development of new code or reuse of existing code
Learns to understand business and customer requirements that drive the analysis and design of technical solutions
Under supervision participates in all phases of product development lifecycle, including the analysis, design, test and integration of products
Helps develop design specifications and parameters that are in compliance with products' architectural blueprints
Helps research, evaluate and incorporate new technology and tools to enhance the product development process
Resolves customer complaints with products and responds to suggestions for improvement and enhancements
May assist in development of product user manuals
Assists in defining the overall technical development goals of the team
Assists with providing code statistics, development metrics (i.e. development cycle time), and assisting in the implementation and maintenance of a standardized development methodology
Interfaces with several key groups in the company to ensure quality product delivery (example, project managers, application and technical architects, usability engineers, other development groups, business end users, and external users as appropriate)
Maintains and may enhance proficiency in key technical areas
Level 2 - Above +
Conducts all phases of product development lifecycle, including the analysis, design, testing and integration of products
Participates in component and data architecture design, performance monitoring, product evaluation and buy vs. build recommendations
Supplies input and insight in development of product user manuals
Provides code statistics, development metrics (i.e. development cycle time), and assisting in the implementation and maintenance of a standardized development methodology
Conducts component and data architecture design, performance monitoring, and product evaluation
Researches, evaluates and incorporates new technology and tools to enhance the product development process
Develops and revises product user manuals
Gives advice and recommendations to management for the overall technical development goals of the web team
Advises and guides several key groups in the company to ensure quality product delivery (example, project managers, application and technical architects, usability engineers, other development groups, business end users, and external users as appropriate)
Expands technical proficiency in key technical areas
Level Senior - Above +
Serves as a Subject Matter Expert providing guidance to other team members
May schedule work, train, mentor, and/or coach other employees
Conveys team goals effectively through strong written and verbal communication skills
Works on moderately complex issues where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
Has the ability to resolve issues in creative and effective ways
EXPERIENCE
- Requires minimum 5 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's Degree : Computer Science or related field (Required)
- or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required
Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Texas United States
www.ercot.com
