Lead Data Engineer

They provide enterprise-level technical direction for data platforms, solutions, and engineering practices that enable trusted analytics, operational decision-making, and emerging artificial intelligence capabilities. They lead architecture stewardship, define standards and reusable patterns, guide platform modernization, and translate strategic business needs into scalable, governed, secure, and sustainable data solutions. They also exercise leadership through technical direction, coaching, mentoring, facilitation, and influence across teams without direct reports., * Provide enterprise-level technical leadership and direction for data platforms, solutions, and engineering practices

• Translate strategic objectives into scalable, secure, reliable, maintainable, and cost-effective solutions
• Balance business value, architecture, security, performance, cost, and delivery risk
• Identify systemic challenges and lead resolution of critical issues
• Influence decisions and build consensus
• Communicate strategies, risks, and recommendations across varied audiences
• Coach engineers
• Guide platform modernization
• Anticipate future needs
• Drive continuous improvement
• Remain accountable for the health and evolution of enterprise data capabilities

Preferred:

o Apply knowledge of utility systems, regulations, business processes, and data domains to enterprise data strategy and solutions, This position requires working at a desk/computer for extended periods of time. It requires the use of office equipment, fine motor skills including typing on the computer, dialing phones, filing paper, and working in close proximity to other people. There may be occasional lifts of no more than 10 lbs. The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources., * If you don’t remember your password, use the Forgot Password link to reset it and avoid being locked out.

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• Enterprise data architecture, integration patterns, dimensional modeling, and modern cloud data platform design
• ETL/ELT, orchestration, and data-processing technologies
• Medallion, Lakehouse, and Warehouse architecture patterns
• data governance, metadata, lineage, quality, stewardship, and information lifecycle practices
• data security and access control
• software development lifecycle practices including Agile, source control, automated testing, and CI/CD

Preferred:

o Utility industry systems, regulations, business processes, and data domains

Skills in:

• Advanced SQL and Python development, database design, query optimization, and performance tuning
• Design of scalable pipelines, integration frameworks, reusable components, and orchestration solutions
• Definition of technical standards, reference architectures, and reusable patterns
• Evaluation of platform capabilities, architectural tradeoffs, technical risks, and emerging technologies
• Leadership of architecture, design, and code reviews
• Resolution of complex production, data quality, and performance issues
• Azure DevOps, Git, automated testing, deployment automation, and CI/CD
• Executive and technical communication
• Consensus building
• Mentoring
• Management of competing priorities

Preferred:

o Hands-on use of Microsoft Synapse, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Power BI, or comparable enterprise data and analytics technologies, * Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, data science, engineering, or a related field

OR

• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience:

• 8 years of experience in data engineering, business intelligence, cloud data platforms, data architecture, database development, or related discipline

Preferred:

o Experience with utility industry systems, regulations, business processes, or data domains, Adaptability, Building Partnerships, Collaborating, Communication, Customer Focus, Planning and Organizing, Work Standards

In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.

Idaho Power - located in vibrant Boise, Idaho - is looking for a Lead Data Engineer, also referred to as a Lead Data Solutions Developer, to join our Information Technology (IT) team. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we’re working hard to provide our customers with safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on., With 17 hydroelectric power plants along the Snake River and its tributaries, Idaho Power is proud to provide safe, reliable, and affordable energy to customers in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon.

Our nearly 2,200 employees serve more than 650,000 customers in a service area spanning an estimated 24,000 square miles. They live, work, and play in some of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes in the West.

We’re working hard to keep our communities safe, connected, and thriving. We hope you’ll join us.