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How to Apply for Application Developer

at Portland General Electric

🏢 About Portland General Electric

Portland General Electric is unique as Oregon's largest electric utility with a dual mission of powering lives while actively combating climate change through clean energy initiatives. Working here means contributing directly to Oregon's transition to a cleaner energy future while being part of a company that values both technological innovation and environmental responsibility.

About This Role

This Application Developer role involves architecting and building cloud-native applications on AWS with serverless architecture and microservices, specifically supporting PGE's digital transformation and clean energy initiatives. You'll be developing full-stack applications that directly impact how customers interact with their energy services and how the company optimizes its operations for sustainability.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to design serverless microservices on AWS, developing React.js components for customer-facing energy applications, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines for containerized deployments. You'll likely be analyzing application performance data to identify optimization opportunities while ensuring your solutions align with PGE's clean energy objectives.

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🎯 Who Portland General Electric Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS serverless architecture (API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB) and can demonstrate specific projects using these services
  • Is proficient in both backend (Node.js/Python) and frontend (React.js with TypeScript) development with experience building responsive, scalable applications
  • Has implemented CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, Docker, and Kubernetes in previous roles
  • Can demonstrate experience with data analysis for technical troubleshooting and optimization in application development contexts

📝 Tips for Applying to Portland General Electric

1

Highlight specific AWS serverless projects you've architected, mentioning concrete services like Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB rather than just 'AWS experience'

2

Include metrics in your resume showing how your applications improved performance, scalability, or user engagement in previous energy or utility sector roles

3

Demonstrate your understanding of PGE's clean energy mission by mentioning relevant projects that align with sustainability or energy efficiency

4

Showcase your full-stack capabilities with specific examples of React.js frontends paired with Node.js/Python backends you've developed

5

Detail your CI/CD pipeline experience with specific tools mentioned in the job description (Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, Docker, Kubernetes)

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your experience with AWS serverless architecture and how it aligns with PGE's cloud-native application needs", "Specific examples of full-stack applications you've built using the exact tech stack mentioned (Node.js/Python + React.js)", "How your technical skills can support PGE's mission of combating climate change through digital innovation", 'Your experience with CI/CD implementation and containerization in production environments']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → PGE's Clean Energy Plan and their specific renewable energy targets and initiatives
  • → PGE's digital transformation projects and customer-facing applications mentioned in recent press releases
  • → The company's sustainability reports and environmental impact goals
  • → Oregon's specific energy regulations and clean energy policies that affect PGE's operations

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through a specific serverless application you architected on AWS, including your design decisions around microservices
2 How would you optimize a React.js application for performance and scalability in an energy utility context?
3 Describe your experience implementing CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and AWS CodePipeline for containerized applications
4 How have you used data analysis to identify and resolve technical issues in previous application development roles?
5 How do you see your skills contributing to PGE's clean energy initiatives and digital transformation goals?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Vague descriptions of AWS experience without mentioning specific serverless services (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB)
  • Focusing only on frontend or backend without demonstrating full-stack capabilities with the specified technologies
  • Not connecting your technical skills to the energy/utility sector or sustainability context in your application materials

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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