Lead Integrator

Company: Ppl Corporation
Location: Allentown
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

As one of the largest investor-owned companies in the U.S. utility sector, PPL Corporation delivers on its promises to customers, investors, employees and the communities we serve. Our utilities - Western Power Distribution, Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities, and PPL Electric Utilities - provide an outstanding service experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best in the United States and the United Kingdom. PPL has grown from a company with customers and facilities in one region of Pennsylvania to a diverse energy company with more than 10 million customers in the U.S. and the U.K. PPL provides energy for millions of customers while providing challenging and rewarding careers for thousands of employees around the U.S. and abroad. The integrator configures, integrates and tests solutions based on the functional and technical specifications to meet quality & performance requirements. Emerging Technologies The Integrator dabbles in emerging technologies (e.g., machine learning, internet of things) to develop solutions that improve business performance (e.g., proactive customer service, outage management, grid balancing, fraud detection, IoT security). The Lead level is recognized as an expert in own area within the organization and works independently, under minimal guidance from supervisor. Progression to Lead level--is limited on the basis of business requirement. Primary Responsibilities Leads projects, analyzes and solves complex problems,--and recommends solutions in the below areas. IT Solution Development and Integration:

• Advance in depth emerging technology and software delivery knowledge
• Collaborate with business users, system analysts, integrators, and ecosystem partners to bring innovative ideas from conception to launch to scale
• Assist in analyzing and researching new and existing products, procedures, and/or workflow needs associated with business systems
• Deliver services at multiple levels of speed through proper identification of the appropriate speed and methodologies / tools available
• Adopt emerging technologies and launch products / services faster with rapid prototyping & iterative methods
• Work with the development team to build a working prototype and demonstrate it to business stakeholders
• Work with the business stakeholders and IT management to take prototypes to full scale operation
• Build, configure, or customize the technical solution (reusable components, preconfigured solutions, cloud solution and services)
• Manage automation and monitor application integration as code iteratively goes through assembly and product tests Other
  • May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule. Candidate Qualifications Candidates must meet the basic qualifications and pass all required tests or assessments to receive consideration. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire. Basic Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree and 7 years of related work experience OR 10 years of related work experience
    • Background in software development and is familiar with one or more software languages such as Java, Python etc.
    • Excitement, curiosity, and passion for shaping the future through digital technology
    • Familiar with the latest technologies, trends, standards, products, and applicability
    • Ability to effectively adapt to rapid technological and business change while maintaining enthusiasm and displaying sound judgment
    • Strong problem solving and analytics skills to be able to develop technology solutions that solve business problems quickly
    • Ability to collaborate with internal and external teams to unblock critical issues during product development Additional Requirements The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers. Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in relevant technology/industry areas Ability to collaborate with team members across different functional domains and technologies Working knowledge in one or more of emerging technologies (e.g., IoT, Intelligent Automation, RPA, Test automation, artificial intelligence, etc.) Self-starter mentality and an ability to spin up, configure development and test environments Utilities industry experience Excellent interpersonal relations skills Our company is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.

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