Application Developer

Job Title

Application Developer

Duration

6-month contract

Location

Portland, OR (Hybrid)

Pay Range

$71.49 – $74.83 per hour

This individual will serve as a primary technical support specialist for the Neara application and its supporting AWS data services. Neara is a physics-enabled digital twin representing PGE's infrastructure. Neara is a key platform at PGE, serving as the central hub for risk modeling, vegetation management operations, asset inspections, lidar processing, and the centralized image repository.

Maintains AWS Aurora databases, S3 image repositories, data pipelines, and system integrations supporting asset inspections, risk modeling, vegetation management, and LiDAR processing. Troubleshoots application issues, improves system reliability, supports users, and coordinates with vendors and business partners.

Position Responsibilities

• Maintain and support AWS environments, including Aurora databases, S3 image repositories, and related application services.
• Provides application software development and technical support services for the Neara application and related AWS platform components.
• Manage database schemas, tables, data validation, performance troubleshooting, backups, and security updates.
• Support data pipelines, imagery uploads, REST APIs, JSON integrations, data replication, and AWS service connections.
• Maintain integrations between infrastructure modeling applications, AWS databases, image repositories, and enterprise systems.
• Develop, test, debug, and document application code, configuration changes, and software enhancements.
• Troubleshoot application incidents, investigate root causes, coordinate resolutions, and implement preventive measures.
• Monitor application performance, identify recurring issues and trends, and recommend improvements to system reliability.
• Support application security, database access, upgrades, disaster recovery, and vendor-delivered platform changes.
• Design and evaluate system enhancements, ensuring integration, performance, security, and operational requirements are met.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, support procedures, and system configuration records.
• Provide technical support to end users and business partners, including application configuration, reporting, and user management.
• Coordinate with vendors, technical teams, and stakeholders to resolve issues and implement system improvements.
• Apply development standards and best practices, guide technical work, and provide assistance to less experienced team members.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, engineering, management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Typically eight or more years of related professional experience.
• Experience supporting AWS environments, databases, and application integrations.
• Knowledge of database management, schema changes, data validation, performance troubleshooting, and security practices.
• Experience with REST APIs, JSON, data pipelines, system integrations, and cloud-based services.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex application and integration issues and implement effective solutions.
• Experience developing, testing, debugging, and documenting software applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical documentation skills.

Must-Haves

• Experience supporting AWS databases and application integrations.
• Supports integration between Neara, AWS Aurora, S3 image repository services, and related enterprise tools.
• Strong database troubleshooting and integration support skills.
• Ability to independently resolve complex application issues and maintain system reliability.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with LiDAR data or geospatial applications.
• Experience with AWS Aurora, S3 image repositories, and imagery processing workflows.
• Experience supporting infrastructure digital twins NEARA or asset management applications.

The following benefits are offered for this position

medical, dental, & vision insurance, short-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Everest Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws. #IND