Application Developer II/Sr

$69,900 - $87,400/Yr

Evergy - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Kansas City, MO

Utilities

About the position

The Application Developer II/Sr role at Evergy involves collaborating with IT teams to develop and support digital solutions that enhance the company's mission of providing reliable and sustainable energy services. The position requires a blend of technical expertise and teamwork to address complex business challenges, with opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment. This role is suitable for individuals passionate about digital technology and eager to make a positive impact in their communities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with development team and other IT staff to develop system, interface and architecture standards and perform technical/non-technical assessments.
• Provide technical direction for the development, integration, and testing of all components of the GIS systems to include requirements analysis and functional reviews.
• Understand client requirements and how they translate to new application features. Define test plan objectives to meet business requirements and ensure future system reliability.
• Review and manage the defect resolution process for system issues and performance.
• Provide system support for applications that are available 24x7, working outside traditional business hours as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or above in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field (or equivalent relevant experience).
• Minimum 2 years of relevant IT/applications programming experience.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects while remaining detail-oriented and meeting deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, comfortable leading design conversations and explaining complex ideas to technical and non-technical colleagues.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the utility sector and knowledge of utility services along with the understanding of electricity, electrical networks, and electrical connectivity.
• Experience and expertise in the use of geospatial systems relating to databases, system architecture, and integrations with enterprise systems.
• Knowledge of geospatial and mapping concepts such as spatial analysis, map projections, etc.
• Experience and expertise in ESRI's ArcGIS Enterprise platform and Schneider Electric's ArcFM/Designer.
• Knowledge of FME and Python.

Benefits

• Remote work eligibility
• Flexible work hours
• Professional development opportunities
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Health and wellness programs