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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer - **Company:** Calpine - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Query Performance, Business Intelligence Development, Cloud Engineering, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Transformation, Query Languages, Dimensional Modeling, Document-Oriented Databases, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Power BI, Azure Machine Learning, Azure Data Lake, Software Deployment, SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Analysis Services, Data Streaming, System Testing, Systems Integration, Cloud Platform System, Azure Data Factory, Sql Optimization, Large Language Models, Microsoft Fabric, Data Lakes, Pyspark, Data Analytics, Star Schema, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines, Powerapps, Databricks - **Published:** June 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/6a6bcf6c-4efd-4578-a2d6-c76413b29807 ## About the Role * Minimum 8-10 years of experience in data engineering and BI development. * Proven expertise in PySpark for data transformation and pipeline development. * Extensive experience with Azure Data Services, including Data Factory, Data Lake, Synapse,Microsoft Fabricand DataBricks. * Strong proficiency in Power BI dashboard development and data modeling. * Solid understanding of cloud architecture, data governance, and performance optimization. * Advanced SQL skills with a focus on query performance and scalability. * Experience with dimensional modeling (Star and Snowflake schemas). * Excellent communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional environments. * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced setting. * Familiarity with SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS(tabular and multi-dimensional models). * Experience with DAX and MDX query languages. * Exposure to Power Apps, Data Flows * Knowledge of machine learning (ML)and artificial intelligence (AI) concepts and their application in data analytics. * Have worked with Azure ML Services, and understand OpenAI LLM Model. * Experience implementing role-based and row-level security in BI platforms. ## Description As a Data Engineer at Calpine Inc., you will contribute to the BI development to optimize energy operations, enhance forecasting, and improve operational efficiency. 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