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How to Apply for Application Developer Portland, OR

at Portland General Electric

🏢 About Portland General Electric

Portland General Electric is uniquely positioned as Oregon's largest electric utility with a dual mission of powering communities while actively combating climate change through clean energy initiatives. Working here means contributing directly to Oregon's transition to renewable energy sources while serving over 900,000 customers, offering a rare opportunity to combine technical expertise with meaningful environmental impact.

About This Role

This Application Developer role focuses specifically on Workday ecosystem development and maintenance, requiring deep expertise in Workday integration tools and technologies. You'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining critical HR and business applications that support PGE's workforce operations, directly impacting how the company manages its most valuable asset—its people—while ensuring reliable system performance for a major Oregon employer.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves collaborating with HR and business teams to analyze Workday requirements, developing integrations using Workday Studio or Core Connectors, troubleshooting system incidents, and implementing security configurations. You'll balance new development projects with maintaining existing Workday applications while ensuring system reliability for PGE's workforce operations across Oregon.

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🎯 Who Portland General Electric Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years of hands-on Workday development experience with proven ability to design, develop, and maintain Workday applications end-to-end
  • Demonstrates specific expertise with Workday Studio, EIBs, Core Connectors, and Web Service APIs (SOAP/REST) through concrete project examples
  • Possesses strong analytical skills for requirement analysis and system integration within the Workday Business Process Framework
  • Has experience with Workday Configurable Security and Cloud Connect implementations in enterprise environments

📝 Tips for Applying to Portland General Electric

1

Quantify your 5+ years of Workday experience with specific metrics: number of integrations built, systems maintained, or business processes automated

2

Highlight any experience with utilities, energy companies, or regulated industries since PGE operates in a highly regulated environment

3

Include specific Workday Studio projects in your portfolio with details about integration types and business problems solved

4

Mention any experience with Workday in cloud migration or modernization projects relevant to PGE's clean energy transition

5

Reference PGE's specific mission by connecting your Workday experience to how it could support workforce management during energy transition initiatives

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Connect your Workday integration experience directly to supporting PGE's workforce during their clean energy transition", 'Provide specific examples of Workday Studio or Core Connector projects that improved system reliability or business processes', 'Demonstrate understanding of how Workday applications support large organizations with complex operational needs like PGE', 'Highlight experience with incident resolution and preventative measures in Workday environments relevant to utility operations']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → PGE's Clean Energy Plan and specific renewable energy projects they're implementing in Oregon
  • → PGE's recent technology initiatives or digital transformation projects mentioned in annual reports
  • → The utility industry's regulatory environment in Oregon and how it affects technology implementations
  • → PGE's community involvement and sustainability programs beyond their core business operations

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a complex Workday Studio integration you designed and implemented from requirements to deployment
2 How have you handled Workday incident resolution and implemented preventative measures in previous roles?
3 Describe your experience with Workday Configurable Security in a regulated industry environment
4 How would you approach integrating Workday with other systems in a utility company's technology stack?
5 What experience do you have supporting Workday applications during organizational changes or business transformations?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Listing generic software development experience without specifically highlighting Workday technologies and tools
  • Failing to demonstrate the required 5 years of Workday experience with concrete examples and project details
  • Submitting a generic application that doesn't reference PGE's clean energy mission or utility industry context

📅 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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