Cloud Data Architect

Do you want to be part of the solar revolution that is transforming the energy landscape? Do you have a passion for making our environment better for this generation and the ones that follow? Does working for a fast paced, growing company that is leading the way into new markets sound exciting to you? Come join us as we take on new challenges and help build a better tomorrow. Our mission is clear: to reshape the energy landscape, delivering value to our clients and partners while benefiting our communities and society at large. Let’s make a difference together. Join our team!

SUMMARY

Nexamp is seeking a Cloud Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of an Azure-based common data platform and data asset to support the company’s mission to address climate change by making solar power accessible for everyone. We are looking for a hands-on innovator who can understand business needs, translate them into detailed technical designs, and lead development while participating actively in it. The formal Data Management effort has just started at Nexamp, so this is an opportunity to define a new data landscape from scratch to help optimize everything from the construction and operation of solar arrays to the acquisition and retention of customers of Nexamp’s evolving decarbonization product set.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design and implementation of an Azure-based, configuration- and event-driven data platform, and related data pipeline, security, messaging and quality frameworks
• Create reference implementations and/or provide guidance to data engineers creating configuration-driven data pipelines to transform source data into a common data asset and purpose-built outputs to meet key business needs
• Work with Data Scientists and application developers to understand application data requirements and define interfaces for applications to consume data stored in the common data platform
• Work with other Nexamp technical leaders to design and implement a CI / CD framework to streamline development and accelerate business benefits by solidifying the SDLC.
• Work with the VP of Data Management and other data stakeholders to define a common data model
• Recommend Business Intelligence tooling, and define related data presentation approaches to support analyses by Nexampers of varying skill sets
• Oversee testing, QA, and documentation of data pipelines and systems.
• Assist as needed with monitoring and troubleshooting of production data pipelines

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, hands-on, results-oriented, and a team player.

• Experience leading cloud data platform / solution development
• Experience leading teams responsible for creating and maintaining data pipeline and assets
• Expertise in object-oriented/object function concepts
• Expertise with distributed systems utilizing tools such as Spark
• Experience using cloud-based data technologies to construct multi-stage data pipelines. Experience with Microsoft Azure a plus.
• Proficiency with workflow orchestration concepts
• Proficiency with SQL and relational databases such as SQL Server and MySQL.
• Proficiency with Python in a data engineering context. Ex: Pandas, PySpark, SparQL
• Experience with source control tools such as Git and Azure DevOps
• Experience working in Agile Scrum environments
• Demonstrated team leadership / mentoring experience
• Strong listening, interaction and collaboration capabilities
• Strong written and spoken communications skills
• Experience working with graph / NoSQL databases such as Redis or Mongo DB is a plus.

If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit an application. We encourage people from minority or marginalized groups to apply.

At Nexamp, our mission is building the future of energy, so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We believe a diverse team brings different perspectives and experiences, thus benefiting our work. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change.

PERKS & COMPENSATION

Not only will you get to work with a group of innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp Offers! This includes: our competitive compensation package; a 401 (k) employer-match; health, dental, & vision insurance with company contribution; Flexible Paid Time Off; Commuter Benefits and Cell Phone Reimbursement. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, in-office and online yoga sessions, volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that the Company requires all individuals in this position to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccine boosters.  Vaccines must be authorized and/or approved by the FDA.  Individuals needing an exemption to this requirement due to medical, disability-related, or religious reasons may request an exemption.  The Company will engage in an interactive process to determine if an exemption to this requirement as a reasonable accommodation is appropriate. 

 NEXAMP VALUES AND MISSION

Building the future of energy so it is clean, simple and accessible

Nexamp is building the energy infrastructure of tomorrow and reinventing the way people interact with the electricity that powers their lives. By deploying a distributed network of locally sourced clean energy, we seek to reduce the negative effects of climate change. Our team’s diverse experience drives innovation from the ground up and with a singular passion: to deliver an accessible and sustainable energy future for all.