Lead Data Engineer — Enterprise Data Platform & Architecture, Boise

Idaho Power Company; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 135,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Power Company in Boise, ID is seeking a Lead Data Engineer (Lead Data Solutions Developer) to drive enterprise data strategy and modernize data platforms within the IT team.

The role emphasizes architecture direction, governance, security, and scalability, with compensation and benefits reflecting its senior level. Boise offers a community-focused setting with robust energy services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, data science, engineering, or a related field.
• 8 years of experience in data engineering, BI, cloud data platforms, data architecture, or related discipline.
• Experience with utility industry systems, regulations, or data domains is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise-level technical leadership for data platforms, solutions, and engineering practices.
• Lead architecture stewardship, define standards and reusable patterns.
• Translate strategic business needs into scalable, governed data solutions and guide platform modernization.
• Mentor engineers and lead architecture/design/code reviews.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Python

Architecture design

Data governance

Data security

Agile

CI/CD

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, data science, engineering, or a related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

Power BI

Azure Data Factory

Microsoft Synapse

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Idaho Power Company in Boise, ID is seeking a Lead Data Engineer (Lead Data Solutions Developer) to drive enterprise data strategy and modernize data platforms within the IT team.

The role emphasizes architecture direction, governance, security, and scalability, with compensation and benefits reflecting its senior level. Boise offers a community-focused setting with robust energy services.