Salt River Project

Senior Application Developer

Salt River Project$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree related to the field preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.
  • 4-9 years of relevant experience depending on the level sought and education background.
  • Proficiency in programming, scripting, and database technologies required.
  • Experience working in Agile development environments.
  • Strong familiarity with both on-premises and cloud-based application configurations.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement software applications based on specified requirements.
  • Modify existing application logic and develop new program logic.
  • Perform requirement analysis and component integration testing.
  • Ensure successful implementation of application improvements.
  • Manage vendor-supported application upgrades and patches.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment allowing up to three days of telework per week, must be based in Arizona.
  • Opportunity for career advancement based on performance and mastery of responsibilities.
  • Access to continuous training and professional development.
  • Engagement in a collaborative, team-oriented atmosphere.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 20163

Summary

The Senior Application Developer (Operational Technology Services) is responsible for the analysis, development, and configuration of end-user applications and systems software. Key responsibilities include analyzing detailed business, functional, and technical requirements to support application design and delivery.

This role develops internally built applications and configures commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions using programming, scripting, and database technologies. This role supports the full application lifecycle including testing, deployment, maintenance, ongoing enhancements, resolving defects, adapting to evolving requirements, and continuously improving system performance and functionality.

What You'll Do

  • 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.
  • Configures, administers, and supports vendor supplied applications both on premises and cloud based to meet business requirements
  • Translates business and technical requirements into system configurations, workflows, and business rules
  • Manages vendor upgrades, patches, and releases, including testing and deployment coordination
  • Troubleshoots system issues, performs root cause analysis, and provides end-user support as needed
  • Collaborates with vendors and stakeholders to optimize platform usage and performance
  • Builds and maintains APIs, integrations, and automation workflows between systems
  • Participates in application architecture and design decisions for custom solutions
  • Maintains technical and functional documentation
  • Ensures compliance with security, data governance, and enterprise architecture standards
  • Participates in a regular on-call rotation to support 24/7 application operations, including incident response, troubleshooting, and service restoration


Education

A bachelor's degree relevant to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred.
A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.

Experience

This position may be filled at one of three levels outlined below, based on the candidate's relevant education, experience, or a combination of both that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and competencies.

Level I - Associate: In lieu of a degree, 4 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 4 years may be considered.

Level 2 - Journey: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required. In lieu of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 6 years may be considered.

Level 3 - Senior: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required. In lieu of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 9 years may be considered.

Eligibility for advancement (progression) to the next level in the same role is based on overall job performance, mastery of all functional responsibilities, and time in position, as assessed by the supervisor.

Hybrid Workplace

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.

About Salt River Project

Salt River Project (SRP) is a community-based, not-for-profit public power utility and water provider. SRP provides electricity to more than 1 million retail customers in the Phoenix metropolitan area and is the largest provider of power to the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. SRP also provides water to more than 2 million people in central Arizona. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. SRP is governed by a publicly elected board of directors and is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy and water services to its customers.
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6,000 employees
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Founded
1903

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