Senior Data Platform Engineer
Core
Design, administer, secure, and govern Xcel Energy's enterprise Databricks Lakehouse Platform across AWS and GCP to support enterprise analytics, reporting, and AI/ML initiatives.
Role type
Senior IC data platform engineer (cloud infrastructure & governance)
Builds
Scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based data platform services
Domain
Utility/Energy industry + Cloud Data Platform (Databricks, AWS, GCP)
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Databricks Lakehouse Platform administration, AWS/GCP cloud services, Unity Catalog, identity and access management, infrastructure as code (Terraform), SQL, Python, Apache Spark, GitLab CI/CD, MLOps, disaster recovery planning, cost optimization
Preferred skills
Databricks Lakeflow/ZeroBus ingestion, Lakebase connectivity, Lakehouse Federation, BI tool integration, utility/energy industry experience
Technologies
Databricks, AWS, GCP, Unity Catalog, Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, Apache Spark, SQL, Python
Responsibilities
Lead solution lifecycle technical activities and ensure integration of Enterprise Architecture, Security, Audit, Operations, and Compliance; Conduct peer reviews and approve system changes; Coach and mentor team members; Innovate using emerging capabilities and provide input to strategic roadmap; Review solution performance and assess system health and technical debt risks
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC