Software Developer/Business Analyst II

(Computer Information Services Department)

PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, headquartered in Andalusia, AL, is a generation and transmission (G&T) electric cooperative with 22 distribution members – 18 electric distribution systems and four municipal electric systems – in Alabama and northwest Florida. PowerSouth’s member systems provide power to end-use consumers across 51 counties in Alabama and 10 counties in Florida.

PowerSouth’s most important asset is a workforce of more than 560 men and women at nine PowerSouth locations. Safety is PowerSouth’s number one core value, and its employees set the bar for safety excellence and have achieved an impressive safety record.

JOB SUMMARY & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The purpose of this position is to design the program logic and facilitate gathering project requirements from the business units and converting those requirements into application software to perform specific functions. This position operates in an on-premises office environment. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or closely related field. In addition, the incumbent should possess the capability to effectively convey information verbally and in written form, for both technical and non-technical audiences. It is preferred the incumbent have working knowledge of programming languages and development tools, as well as be familiar with version control tools and principles.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in the development and documentation of logical system requirements, scope objectives, deliverables, and specifications on a project-by-project basis in collaboration with internal users and departments.
• Consistently write, translate, and code software programs and applications according to specifications; write programming scripts to enhance functionality and/or performance of company applications as necessary; design, run, and monitor software performance tests on new and existing programs for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging.
• Aids in the compilation of procedures, manuals and forms as requested in order to facilitate the use and maintenance of programs by users.
• Performs application support functions as required in order to fulfill corporate and departmental goals as specified and performs user support as needed.
• Manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines at a project level; accountable for time management skills; ability to balance competing demands and responsibilities; ability to identify and determine the importance and urgency of tasks and projects.
• Responsible for ensuring the success of PowerSouth by promoting teamwork, group goals and objectives, properly communicating and cooperating within the PowerSouth organization and with member systems as well as demonstrating and promoting standards of respect and dignity, accountability, integrity, and trustworthiness.

 BENEFITS: 

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pension Plan funded 100% by the company
• 401(k) Plan with up to 5% employer match
• Group Life Benefits
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Personal and Sick Leave
• Educational Assistance

Employment is subject to a negative drug screen, background check, and completion of a comprehensive application for employment.

Interested persons who meet the above qualifications may apply on PowerSouth’s website at www.powersouth.com/careers by April 30, 2026.

EOE, including disability/vets

About PowerSouth Energy Cooperative

PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, headquartered in Andalusia, Ala., is a generation and transmission (G&T) electric cooperative that serves the wholesale power needs of 20 distribution members — 16 electric cooperatives and four municipal electric systems — in Alabama and northwest Florida. PowerSouth was formed in 1941 to generate and sell electricity. Today, PowerSouth remains a trusted energy provider for the distribution members, who serve end-use members in 39 Alabama and 10 Florida counties. PowerSouth’s most important asset is a workforce of over 500 men and women at nine PowerSouth locations. Safety is PowerSouth’s number-one core value, and the employees set the bar for safety excellence in the electric industry, boasting an impressive safety record.

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