Job Description
This role is posted in more than one grade level and will be filled based on commensurate education and/or relevant experience.  It is written at the lower grade level and expectations increase with the higher grade level.  
IT Software Developer Sr. (grade level 7)  
IT Software Developer Lead (grade level 8)  
Under general supervision, the IT Software Developer will participate or lead the design, coding, testing, and delivery of software solutions that are consistent with AEP standards and practices. The developer must function as a member of a team and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC). Processes an advanced level of proficiency in skills and knowledge.  
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS are listed below:
  * C.NET and VB.NET is a must
  * Java is a plus, but not required
  * Oracle, PL / SQL is a must
  * Knowledge of UNIX and Shell scripting is a must
  * Experience in supporting complex, highly integrated systems is required
  * Design, develop or modify code according to AEP standards and practices
  * Identify and remove software defects
  * Give direction as technical lead and work with team members
  * Provide solution ideas and direction
  * Use software testing tools to assure the creation of software having the fewest defects
  * Lead and participate in code reviews
  * Share responsibility and assist team members in achieving goals
  * Communicate effectively with others
  * Mentor peers and junior software developers
Minimum Requirements IT Software Developer Sr.  
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:  
Education requirements are listed below:
  * Bachelor Degree in Computer Science
  * OR Associates Degree in Computer Science with 2 years of IT Software Developer experience
  * OR High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of IT Software Developer experience.
Work Experience requirement listed below:  
Typically 8 or more years in dominant project language or related experience (in addition to any experience identified above).  
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:  
Physical demand level is Sedentary  
1. Licenses/Certifications: Certification in technology relevant to position Preferred. 2. May require hours outside of normal workday.  
It Software Developer Lead  
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:  
Education requirements are listed below:
  * Bachelor Degree in Computer Science
  * OR Associates Degree in Computer Science with 2 years of IT Software Developer experience
  * OR High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of IT Software Developer experience.
Work Experience requirement listed below:  
Typically 12 or more years in dominant project language or related experience (in addition to any experience identified above).  
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:  
Physical demand level is Sedentary  
1. Licenses/Certifications: Certification in technology relevant to position Preferred. 2. May require hours outside of normal workday.
Columbus, OH
American Electric Power Company, Inc., an electric public utility holding company, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity for sale to retail and wholesale customers in the United States. The company generates electricity using coal and lignite, natural gas, nuclear, hydroelectric, solar, wind, and other energy sources. It also supplies and markets electric power at wholesale to other electric utility companies, rural electric cooperatives, municipalities, and other market participants.
The company owns, leases, or controls approximately 3,664 railcars, 468 barges, 9 towboats, and a coal handling terminal with approximately 18 million tons of annual capacity. American Electric Power Company, Inc. was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.