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JM HUBER CORPORATION

<div><p><b>Portfolio Business</b><b><i>:</i></b> Corporate</p><p>
J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.</p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Position Summary</b></h2></div><div><p>
The Counsel, IP &amp; Innovation manages all intellectual property legal matters and provides support as a shared service for all business functions within the J.M. Huber Corporation global portfolio of businesses using a broad set of legal, business, technical and other skills.</p><p>
This role is Hybrid, located in Atlanta, GA, and will be 3 days in office and two days work-from-home.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Principal Duties &amp; Responsibilities</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Support the VP, Legal IP &amp; Innovation in executing Huber&rsquo;s IP vision and strategy</li><li>
Manage global IP portfolio, including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets</li><li>
Draft, review, negotiate, and advise in relation to commercial and IP agreements, including distributorship, consulting, licensing, partnership, non-disclosure, research, and joint development agreements</li><li>
Draft, review, negotiate, and advise in relation to IT, software, SaaS, and tech-related agreements</li><li>
Provide counsel and support for cybersecurity legal issues, including incident response, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation</li><li>
Conduct IP risk assessments, including freedom-to-operate analyses, patentability analyses, and trademark clearance searches</li><li>
Provide counsel and support for due diligence for potential acquisitions and investments</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Specialized/Technical Knowledge, Required Skills, and Education</b></h2></div><div><p><b>
Required:</b></p><ul><li>
J.D. degree (or equivalent) from an accredited law school; admitted to practice law in at least one jurisdiction with the ability to practice in Georgia required</li><li>
8+ years of experience as a licensed attorney in the areas of intellectual property, technology, commercial and transactional work, including 5+ years in an in-house role supporting business teams</li><li>
Experience supporting commercial teams directly with autonomy, including advising on a variety of legal issues</li><li>
Experience assessing and balancing legal risks in day-to-day transactions</li><li>
Proven track record of delivering timely, high-quality legal support and maintaining reliability under pressure</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and legal landscapes, and to lead or support change management initiatives</li><li>
Ability to provide business-oriented, pragmatic advice to maximize business opportunities</li><li>
Excellent prioritization skills and strong sense of customer service to varied set of internal stakeholders in a fast-paced, matrixed environment</li><li>
Experience managing complex projects and prioritizing competing demands in a global environment across different businesses</li><li>
Demonstrates an excellent work ethic, organizational values, and professionalism</li><li>
Strong written and oral communication skills</li><li>
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with leaders and employees across the organization</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Preferred:</b></p><ul><li>
Admitted before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as a registered patent attorney</li><li>
An undergraduate degree in hard sciences, such as engineering or chemistry preferred</li><li>
Law firm and in-house counsel experience supporting manufacturing companies</li><li>
USPTO attorney registration, with experience drafting and prosecuting patents</li><li>
Exposure to AI, data privacy principles, and emerging technologies as they relate to IP and commercial use</li></ul></div></div></div><p>
Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well-being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance.</p><p>
J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required</p></div><p></p>

Counsel, Intellectual Property & Innovation

BakerHostetler

<div><p>Baker Hostetler is looking for a Computer Science/Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering Patent Agent to join our firm. This is a unique opportunity to work in our AmLaw 100 firm and support the Intellectual Property Team in one of our office locations.<br>
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This position is ideal for those individuals who have attained a high level of academic and professional achievement and wish to further their careers with a collaborative team in a forward-thinking law firm.</p><p><br>
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Qualifications include:</b></p><br>
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3+ years of experience, and a bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering and be registered to practice before the USPTO.</p><p><br>
</p><div><b>Responsibilities include:</b><br>
<ul><li>Patent drafting, patent prosecution, and IP due diligence;</li></ul></div>
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<li>Responses to office actions;</li>
<li>Prepare, obtain, and analyze patent searches and provide assessments on patentability, prior art, non-infringement, and validity;</li>
<li>Client counseling and portfolio management;</li>
<li>Licensing;</li>
<li>Proven IP law firm experience;</li>
<li>Superb writing and research skills; and</li>
<li>A strong academic record.</li></ul><br>
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Additional Experience Desired:</b></p>
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<li>Experience working with software development preferred.</li><br>
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<p><b>About Us:</b></p><br>
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BakerHostetler is recognized as one of the leading law firms in the country. With over 1,000 attorneys in 18 offices from coast to coast, BakerHostetler is a great place to work for those seeking professional and personal growth in a collaborative environment. We deliver the highest quality counsel to our clients, who include many of the nation&rsquo;s largest and most well-known companies. BakerHostetler&rsquo;s values have remained unchanged since our founding more than 100 years ago: dedication to the law, commitment to the highest standard of client service, continuous development of our people, and active participation in the communities in which we work and live.</p><br>
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BakerHostetler offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits program. Specific information is provided during the interview process.
</p><ul><li>Competitive Salaries</li>
<li>Performance Bonus Program</li>
<li>Generous Time Off</li>
<li>Generous Retirement Program including 401(k) Plan</li>
<li>Group Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.</li>
<li>BHealthy Wellness Program</li>
<li>Life Insurance</li>
<li>Voluntary Accident Insurance &ndash; Self and Family</li>
<li>Short and Long-Term Disability</li>
<li>Pre-Tax Benefit Programs</li></ul><br>
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Baker &amp; Hostetler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p><br>
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Please visit www.bakerlaw.com for more information about our firm.</p><p><br>
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Location:</b><br>
Atlanta, GA; Austin, Dallas or Houston, TX; Chicago, Il; Cincinnati, Cleveland or Columbus, OH; Denver, CO; Lost Angeles, Orange County or San Francisco, CA; New York, NY; Orlando, FL; Philadelphia, PA; Seattle, WA; Washington D.C.; Wilmington, DE</p><br>
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Patent Agent Salary Range:</b></p><br>
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</b></p><p>The salary offered in any location will be determined by a wide range of factors, including, but not limited to, experience level, education/training, geographic region, and relevant skills. Associates also participate in a performance- and hours-based bonus program.</p><br>
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Ohio, Georgia, Florida applicants - The expected annual salary for this position ranges from $130,000-180,000</p>
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All other office locations - The expected annual salary for this position ranges from $130,000-180,000.</p><p><br>
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Application Submission Information:</b></p><p><br>
Interested individuals should apply directly to the posting via our website. Please include your resume.</p></div>

Patent Agent

Merchant & Gould

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the job</b></h2><p><b>
Merchant &amp; Gould</b> has been a leader in intellectual property law for more than 100 years. We are recognized as one of the most active filers of patents in the country, and are consistently rated among the top patent, copyright and trademark firms. We currently have an opportunity for a patent prosecution legal assistant. The salary range for the position is $65,000-$85,000, based years of experience.</p><p>
We are looking for a highly skilled patent prosecution legal assistant with five+ years of experience in U.S. patent prosecution. Knowledge and experience with policies and procedures pertaining to the PTO and electronic filing required. The professional we seek must be a positive self-starter, extremely organized, detail-oriented and highly accurate, deadline-driven, have strong computer skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.</p><p><b>
Summary of Position (hybrid):</b></p><p>
Provides client management support for attorney, not limited to written and verbal communications with clients along with maintaining docket and client specific procedures. Assists attorney in prosecuting patent applications in the United States and various foreign countries.<br>
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<b>In order to perform one (1) or more essential functions of this role, a minimum of three (3) days in the office is required.</b></p><p><b>
Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Establishes and maintains patent files: opens files, prepares documents for filing including, patent applications, Preliminary Amendments, Information Disclosure Statements, Responses to Missing Parts, Assignments, Amendments, payments of Issue Fees, etc.</p></li><li><p>
Reviews all incoming correspondence from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and foreign associates for essential docketing.</p></li><li><p>
Maintain clients&rsquo; portfolios by being proactive in facilitating communication between attorney and client.</p></li><li><p>
Maintains and updates docketing log spreadsheet.</p></li><li><p>
On-going verbal and written communication with attorneys, clients and foreign associates.</p></li><li><p>
Other administrative tasks and projects as may be assigned.</p><p><b>
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:</b></p><ul><li>BA degree and/or paralegal certificate or minimum of 5 years experience in U.S. patent prosecution.</li><li>Familiarity with electronic case management systems and USPTO rules and requirements. IPFolio, Memotech, etc. is a plus.</li><li>Familiarity with the prosecution of U.S. Trademark applications a plus.</li><li>Ability to work comfortably with advanced computer software (after training) and effectively use and maintain a computer database. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) required. Possible use of speech-to-text transcription software.</li><li>Ability to work independently and meet critical deadlines under supervision of attorney.</li><li>Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.</li><li>Ability to concentrate on detailed work for up to 80% of work day.</li><li>Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instructions from a diverse group, including clients, attorneys and others, and to provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact.</li><li>High level of responsibility, dedication and accuracy required.</li><li>Work on rare occasions requires more than 37.5 hours per week to perform essential duties of the job; may occasionally require irregular hours.</li><li>Regular attendance at work.</li></ul></li></ul><p></p><p>
We are equally committed to providing competitive, affordable health and wellness benefits to help take care of yourself and your family, including: a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package that includes employee medical, dental, vision, life, AD&amp;D insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, and ten firm holidays.</p><p>
To be considered, please apply online at Career Opportunities (merchantgould.com). You will need to provide a resume and professional references.</p><p>
Merchant &amp; Gould provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We welcome candidates with disabilities. If you need any accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Department at 1-612-332-5300.</p><p>
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Patent Prosecution Legal Assistant (hybrid)

Avenue5 Residential

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 We&rsquo;re looking for a talented maintenance supervisor who will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance operations and physical upkeep of the assigned property, and for ensuring that the property is compliant with Avenue5 policies and standards, in addition to all local, state and federal regulations. The maintenance supervisor is responsible for ensuring compliance to the company risk management program. Also, has financial responsibilities for contributing towards and adhering to property budget.
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   Work with the maintenance team to ensure daily maintenance tasks, such as service requests and unit make-ready standards are met.
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   Respond to maintenance related issues in a timely manner as outlined in Avenue5 Policy and Practices document while maintaining a professional demeanor.
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   Perform various maintenance functions including repairs to the following: electrical, plumbing, appliances, flooring, carpentry, HVAC, grounds maintenance as dictated by state guidelines.
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   Perform general carpentry duties such as wallboard repair, countertop/cabinet replacement, finish carpentry, window/glass repair, door/lock repair, and ceramic tile repair.
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   Perform various proactive preventative maintenance including siding, painting, lighting, sprinkler, pool, golf-cart, elevator and more.
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   Responsible for work order systems accuracy by verifying all orders are completed in a timely manner to company standards and the resident&rsquo;s satisfaction.
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   Daily inspection of the property grounds, buildings, and common area amenities to maintain safety and cleanliness standards and to identify issues requiring maintenance, repair or replacement.
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   Oversee and assist with management of property emergencies, such as snow and other inclement weather emergencies, fires, and floods.
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   Promptly communicate with maintenance supervisor and property manager concerning all maintenance issues at the property.
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   Observe and promote safety and risk management in accordance with local, federal, state, and company rules and regulations.
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   Help monitor response times for emergency on-call/after-hours maintenance assignments, and addresses issues as needed. Participate in on-call rotation as necessary.
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   Promote customer satisfaction by maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and curb appeal, and interact courteously and professionally with current and potential residents at all times.
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   Foster a positive, active and collaborative relationship with residents, other properties and associated agencies.
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   Conduct pre-move in and post-move out apartment inspections and ensure timely completion of quality unit turns.
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   Act as mentor to maintenance team.
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   Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance at all times, promoting the same to entire team.
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   Complete special projects as assigned by maintenance supervisor and/or property manager.
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   Promptly communicate with the property manager concerning all maintenance issues at the property.
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   Solicit suppliers and contractors when work is necessary and monitor that they are compliant according to company policy.
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   Walk property weekly with property leadership to collaborate on property challenges and operations.
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   Ability to read, write and understand English.
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   Ability to use general office equipment, such as telephone, fax machine, printer, copier, and key track system.
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Maintenance Supervisor

Windsor Communities

<div><div><b>Apartment Service Tech II | Windsor at Midtown - Atlanta, GA</b></div><div>
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Windsor Midtown is a mid-rise style community consisting of 188 apartment homes.</div><div><br>
For the fourth year in a row, Windsor Communities is the recipient of the 2024 Kingsley Excellence Award achieving the top award for Overall Customer Service.</div><div><br>
Successful Service Technicians can come from a variety of backgrounds including apartment maintenance, HVAC, general labor, construction, hotel, general building maintenance, and work order management. Must have intermediate competency with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, painting, and carpentry. Must be available to be part of a rotating on call schedule for after hours and weekend emergency response.</div><div>
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Compensation:</b> Our company considers a range of factors including education and experience when determining base compensation.</div><div>
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Hourly<b>: </b>Starting at $20.52 - $26.42 per hour, depending on years of experience, tenure, and location.</div><div>
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Annual Starting Comp: $42,681 - $54,954.</div><div>
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Benefits</b>:</div><ul><li>
30% housing discount eligible.</li><li>
Annual PTO including:<ul><li>
 1 hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked, 10 days of paid vacation time accrued bi-weekly, 6 weeks of paid parental leave, 10 paid holidays annually, and up to 3 floating days.</li></ul></li><li>
Bi-annual regional sales, service, and performance awards.</li><li>
Cellphone stipend of $40/month, annual shoe/accessory allowance, and tuition assistance.</li></ul></div><div>
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Your Skills</b>:</div><ul><li>
Minimum of 2 years&rsquo; experience with multifamily residential, commercial or hotel maintenance</li><li>
Familiarity with building safety systems including the fire systems (sprinklers/alarms)</li><li>
Ability to use smart devices and property management software for maintaining accurate records and work order completion</li><li>
Advanced knowledge of hand tools and basic power tools</li><li>
Support the company&rsquo;s values and cultures by providing exceptional service to teammates and residents</li><li>
Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and apply preventative measures with apartment homes, common areas, mechanical rooms, plumbing, electrical and appliance areas</li></ul><div><br>
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Requirements</b>:</div><ul><li>
Site specific certifications such as:<ul><li>
EPA Type II preferred or ability to become certified within 90 days of start date</li><li>
CPO (Certified Pool Operator) preferred or ability to become certified within 90 days of start date</li></ul></li><li>
Ability to work a flexible schedule, some weekend work and ability to participate in the on-call rotations</li></ul><p>
The company participates in the federal government&rsquo;s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. Click here for the &quot;Notice of E-Verify Participation&quot; and &quot;Right to Work&quot;.</p><div>
Windsor Property Management Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div></div><div></div>

Apartment Maintenance Technician II

Southern Company

<div><p><b>Quality Assurance Automation Analyst</b></p>
<p><b>Location:</b> GPC HQ ( <b>Atlanta, GA)</b> or APC HQ <b>(Birmingham, AL)</b></p>
<p><b>Onsite 4 days/week.</b></p>
<p><b>Department Name:</b> Technology Organization, PD &amp; Customer Technology, Customer Engagement</p>
<p><b>Role Overview</b></p>
<p>The Technology Organization&rsquo;s Customer Engagement portfolio is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst to support customer-facing web applications, internal tools, and APIs/middleware, including platforms such as the Property Manager Portal.</p>
<p>This role is embedded within agile scrum teams and is responsible for ensuring high-quality software delivery through a combination of manual testing, test automation, and proactive quality practices. Successful candidates bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to influence quality outcomes through early engagement and clear communication.</p>
<p>This is a hybrid position with an expectation of working onsite (Atlanta or Birmingham) four days per week, with one remote day.</p>
<p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p>
<ul><li><div>Perform as an embedded QA member within a SAFe Agile framework, contributing to sprint planning, backlog refinement, PI objectives, and team-level quality outcomes
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Develop, maintain, and execute automated tests as part of an established automation framework</div></li>
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Partner with Product Owners and Developers during backlog grooming and refinement to clarify requirements and define acceptance criteria</div></li>
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Perform regression testing, release validation, and UAT support for production deployments</div></li>
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Log, track, troubleshoot, and clearly document defects with sufficient detail to support efficient resolution</div></li>
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Validate data integrity and mine test data using SQL queries as part of functional and integration testing</div></li>
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Maintain testing artifacts and evidence to support traceability and quality validation</div></li>
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Communicate testing progress, risks, and quality concerns clearly and proactively</div></li>
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Contribute to continuous improvement of testing practices, tools, and processes</div></li>
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<p><b>Tools &amp; Technologies</b></p>
<ul><li><div><b>Agile &amp; Work Management</b> : SAFe Agile framework, Jira
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API Testing:</b> Postman</div></li>
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Databases:</b> SQL for data validation</div></li>
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Testing Focus:</b> Balanced manual and automated testing, incremental automation, regression and release validation</div></li>
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<p><b>Qualifications</b></p>
<ul><li><div>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree preferred, with emphasis in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, or a related technology field</div></li>
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2+ years of experience testing web applications and APIs</div></li>
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Experience with structured software testing methodologies</div></li>
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Experience with automated regression testing and application quality management tools</div></li>
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Experience writing or reviewing SQL queries for data validation</div></li>
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Experience working with Oracle Utilities Customer to Meter (C2M) is a plus</div></li>
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Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, SAFe experience is a plus
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<ul><li><div>Tricentis Tosca experience</div></li>
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Tricentis Tosca certifications (AS1 and AS2) preferred
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<ul><li><div>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</div></li>
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills</div></li>
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Proactive quality mindset &mdash; identifies gaps and risks early</div></li>
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Meticulous attention to detail and documentation</div></li>
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines</div></li>
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Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams</div></li>
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Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile processes</div></li>
</ul>
<p><b>Other Requirements</b></p>
<ul><li><div>Occasional night or weekend work may be required during releases</div></li>
<li><div>
Occasional travel may be required</div></li>
</ul>
<p><b>About Southern Company</b></p>
<p>Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million 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 solutions provider 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 customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas 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 has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .</p>
<p>Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and beneﬁts will also be provided during the hiring process.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Job Identification: 17277</p>
<p>Job Category: Information Technology</p>
<p>Job Schedule: Full time</p>
<p>Company: Southern Company Services</p></div>

Quality Assurance Automation Analyst

<div><p><b>JOB SUMMARY:</b></p>
<p>The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Projects and Innovation Manager is needed within the Georgia Power Customer Experience (CX) organization to lead truly &lsquo;getting data out of the box&rsquo;, capitalizing on the unprecedented availability of AI technology, and delivering AI/ML solutions that will enhance the lives of our customers and meet our internal clients&rsquo; needs. As such, the purpose of this role is to lead a newly formed team of highly skilled employees responsible for:</p>
<ul><li><div>Engaging CX business units to understand business needs and whether AI can be a potential solution;</div></li>
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Pushing the data-driven culture within CX by facilitating AI-based literacy and readiness initiatives;</div></li>
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Testing innovative approaches using traditional and/or Generative AI in Proof-of-Concept (POC) or pilot project settings to solve CX client needs;</div></li>
<li><div>
Assisting with the ushering of successful POC/pilot solutions into production for long-term client use; and</div></li>
<li><div>
Managing large-scale AI-based products developed for the CX organization (similar to RAMP, SPEAR, CLAI in Power Delivery).</div></li>
</ul>
<p><b>JOB REQUIREMENTS:</b> (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills <b>)</b></p>
<p><b>Education</b></p>
<ul><li><div>Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Econometrics, Economics, Business Administration or related fields required.</div></li>
<li><div>
Masters Degree or above in any of the above fields is highly preferred.</div></li>
</ul>
<p><b>Knowledge/Experience/Skills</b></p>
<ul><li><div>5+ years of experience in data management, advanced analytics, or a related field, with a proven track record of managing and implementing data and analytics solutions</div></li>
<li><div>
2+ years of managing analytics teams preferred</div></li>
<li><div>
Technical Skills: Solid understanding of relevant data analytics and AI programming languages, such as Python, SQL, R, SAS, etc.</div></li>
<li><div>
Understanding of cloud technologies, such as Databricks and Azure, highly preferred.</div></li>
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Working knowledge of industry accepted predictive modeling techniques (e.g. Decision Trees, Neutral Networks, and Linear Regression) preferred</div></li>
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Working knowledge of innovative modeling techniques (e.g. Deep Learning, Transformers, LLMs) and Gen-AI/agentic AI preferred</div></li>
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Project Management: Strong project management skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently and with various stakeholders.
</div></li><li><div>Familiarity with Agile project methodologies preferred.</div></li>
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Proficiency in researching trends in AI and analytical methods to assess opportunities for implementation.
</div></li><li><div>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels, particularly executive leadership, and to translate highly complex information into practical terms for non-technical audiences.</div></li>
<li><div>
Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing vendor relationships.</div></li>
<li><div>
Prior experience in a Customer Service, Sales &amp; Marketing, Customer Experience, or related organization a plus.</div></li>
<li><div>
Prior experience in a utility a plus.</div></li>
</ul>
<p><b>Behavioral Traits:</b></p>
<p>The successful candidate will demonstrate the core values of Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Superior Performance, and Acting with Integrity.</p>
<p>Additional required behavioral attributes:</p>
<ul><li><div>Selfless servant leadership</div></li>
<li><div>
Dedicated to the growth of others</div></li>
<li><div>
Continual desire to learn and stay abreast of enhancements in the field of AI</div></li>
<li><div>
Customer- and client-centric</div></li>
<li><div>
Results- and detail-oriented</div></li>
<li><div>
Strategic thinker with an ability to connect the dots between problems and solutions</div></li>
<li><div>
Committed to building and maintaining constructive partnerships with business partners
</div></li><li><div>Works well others
</div></li><li><div>Acts with speed and decisiveness
</div></li></ul><p><b>MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:</b> Specify major duties performed by the job and % of time spent on duties.</p>
<p>Leading the AI Projects and Innovation Team (60%)</p>
<ul><li><div>Designing and implementing innovation strategies that align with Southern Company&rsquo;s, Georgia Power&rsquo;s and CX&rsquo;s strategic goals, ensuring a clear roadmap for transformative growth.
</div></li><li><div>Leading direct reports and providing strategic guidance on a day-to-day basis.</div></li>
<li><div>
Staying abreast of the latest trends, developments, and emerging capabilities within the AI, data, and analytics spaces to continually drive innovation within the team.</div></li>
<li><div>
Removing technical and non-technical roadblocks to ensure team and client success.</div></li>
<li><div>
Inspiring the team to explore innovative applications of AI while ensuring all advancements are implemented with a strong commitment to safety</div></li>
<li><div>
Managing budgets, timelines and resource allocation to ensure the successful management of AI POC&rsquo;s, pilots, and products.
</div></li><li><div>Identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with new AI-based solutions or products.</div></li>
<li><div>
Fostering a culture of creativity, ingenuity, and a &lsquo;try-break-improve&rsquo; mentality.</div></li>
<li><div>
Developing and tracking KPIs to measure the success and impact of AI projects.</div></li>
</ul>
<p><b>Stakeholder Engagement (40%)</b></p>
<ul><li><div>Presenting innovative concepts, progress updates, and results to senior leadership and stakeholders, articulating value and securing buy-in.
</div></li><li><div>Championing a &lsquo;data first&rsquo; culture within the CX organization by ensuring AI-readiness and strengthening foundational data literacy across teams.
</div></li><li><div>Ensuring productive relationships with cross-functional leaders from other relevant parts of the business (i.e., TO, Power Delivery Analytics, AFT Analytics, Marketing, Gas, etc.) to drive maximum client value.</div></li>
<li><div>
Participating in system initiatives to drive scalable AI-solutioning across Southern Company.</div></li>
<li><div>
Partnering with external collaborators (i.e., vendors, research institutions, or startups) to leverage expertise, resources, and cutting-edge solutions.</div>
<div><b>Georgia Power</b> is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).</div></li>
</ul>
<p>Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million 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 solutions provider 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 customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas 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 has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .</p>
<p>Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and beneﬁts will also be provided during the hiring process.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Job Identification: 17303</p>
<p>Job Category: Customer Service</p>
<p>Job Schedule: Full time</p>
<p>Company: Georgia Power</p></div>

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