Analyst Specialist, Data Analytics

Job Responsibilities / Overview

This position will support the Gas Data Solutions & AI department of Gas Strategic Technology (Gas Technology Solutions) organization within the Southern Company Technology Organization.

The Data Delivery and Operations team designs, develops, implements and supports data-solutions for the Gas business.

Data Analytics Analyst Specialist will work with stakeholders – both business and IT to review functional and non-functional requirements, design, develop, implement, and support data engineering and analytics solutions involving On-Prem and Microsoft Azure cloud technologies that align with and support the Gas business and Technology Organization strategy and standards. Additionally, this position will be responsible for management and alignment of solutions across all technology platforms working closely with Architects, Technology Planning analysts, Business analyst, data management and infrastructure teams to optimize application code, ensuring data integrity, security, stability, resiliency, sustainability, growth, and performance. This position will also be responsible to support existing data integration and analytics solutions as well as designing and developing new solutions.  Additionally, the Data Analytics Analyst specialist is expected to mentor, guide team and own technical issue resolution.

This position will report to IT Supervisor, Data Delivery and Operations in the Gas Technology Service organization.

Essential Duties Include:

• Review functional and non-functional requirements, design, develop, implement, and support data engineering and analytics/reporting solutions

• Design and implement orchestration and automation solutions

• Follow source code management.

• Resolve production health issues following Southern Company processes and tools. Collaborate and coordinate with offshore, nearshore and onsite team members.

• Perform semantic data modelling.

• Monitor and report on system health.

• Prepare and maintain Development and Test environments.

• Assist Business Analysts and QA in test planning and execution.

• Collaborate with data management team to conduct performance optimization and tuning.

• Support Data Management team in purge and archive activities.

• Evaluate new tools and technologies to help achieve business.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather information, improve processes, and resolve issues.

• Participate in call out rotation during business hours and after hours.

• Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing exercises.

• Provide support to Technology Planning Analysts on the Gas Data Solutions & AI Team

Qualifications:

Education, Certifications/Licenses:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS or a related field.

• Preferred: Informatica certified professional, Microsoft Certified Data Engineer, Data Analyst

Related Work Experience:

Required:

• 6+ years hands-on experience with full life-cycle implementation and support of DW/BI solutions.  

• 5+ years hands on experience designing, developing, testing, deploying, and supporting data engineering and analytics solutions using on-premises tools such as Informatica, Microsoft BI (SSIS/SSAS), SQL, Oracle, and SQL Server.  

• 3+ years hands on experience designing, developing, testing, deploying, and supporting data visualization and analytics solutions using Microsoft reporting tools such as MSRS/SSRS, IBM Cognos and Power BI.  

• Experience creating functional and technical designs for data engineering and analytics/reporting solutions.  

• Experience implementing data models of different schemas and working with diverse data source types.  

• Hands-on experience developing automation solutions using tools such as Autosys, Control -M (BMC) 

• Experience with Agile as well as DevOps, CI/CD methodologies  

• Experience with designing re-usable solution components and perform code-reviews.  

• Experience working in a medium to large enterprise setting and collaborating with multiple cross-functional teams.  

• Hands-on experience designing and developing solutions involving data sourcing, enrichment and delivery using APIs & Web Services.  

Preferred Skills/Experience :

• Experience designing, developing, and supporting Data ingestion, integration solutions using Microsoft.NET.

• Knowledge and understanding of the GAS (Utilities) Industry and related data and analytics strategies.

• Hands-on experience developing and supporting Python based AI/ML solutions.

• Experience with Containerization methodologies – Docker, OpenShift etc.

• Experience in Utilities, Preferably Gas  

• Experience in Data Governance processes and tools such as Informatica Data Catalog  

Behavioral Attributes:

• Models Our Values of Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.

• Ethical Behavior: Is widely trusted; deals fairly and ethically with everyone; presents facts in an honest and direct manner; maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Innovation: Looks for ways to improve workplace effectiveness; solicits the creative ideas of others; efficiently works within budget and time constraints; exhibits willingness to work out of comfort zone.

• Diversity: Values differences in people; understands different perspectives and frames of reference; recognizes the link between diversity and organizational success and supports an inclusive workplace.

• Customer Focus: Dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; maintains effective relationships across organizations.

• Teamwork: Communicates openly and values honesty; listens to others; works with others toward common goals.

• High degree of initiative and personal responsibility for assignments.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the business and industry.

Additional Information:

• The position will operate in a hybrid, remote work environment. This is subject to change as the support needs of the business unit dictate.

• Occasional travel may be necessary, up to 25%.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 8167

Job Category: Information Technology

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services