Lead Data Engineer – Enterprise Data Platforms

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

Job summary

Idaho Power in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Lead Data Engineer (Lead Data Solutions Developer) to guide enterprise data platforms, analytics, and AI capabilities. You will set standards, drive platform modernization, and translate business needs into scalable, secure data solutions while mentoring teams across the IT organization.

The role requires strong SQL and Python, data governance, CI/CD, and cloud architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, data science, engineering, or related field.
• 8 years of experience in data engineering, BI, cloud data platforms, data architecture, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise-level technical leadership for data platforms and engineering practices.
• Translate strategic objectives into scalable, secure data solutions.
• Lead architecture and code reviews; mentor engineers.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure governance, security, and cost-efficiency.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Python development

Data architecture

ETL/ELT

CI/CD

Azure DevOps

Git

Data governance

Security

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Synapse

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Data Factory

Job description

Idaho Power in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Lead Data Engineer (Lead Data Solutions Developer) to guide enterprise data platforms, analytics, and AI capabilities. You will set standards, drive platform modernization, and translate business needs into scalable, secure data solutions while mentoring teams across the IT organization.

The role requires strong SQL and Python, data governance, CI/CD, and cloud architectures.