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The role involves translating data into consumable formats, supporting various data integration styles (e.g., virtualization, replication, streaming), and ensuring data reliability and scalability. \n\nThe data engineer will lead standardization of data curation, data taxonomy and solution delivery across the Electric Operations Technology Solutions Organization for the Databricks and Azure environments. The position is on the Electric Operations Technology Solutions Leadership Team engaging in strategic delivery of business solutions supporting multiple business areas within Southern Company. \n\nOnsite 4 days per week/ 1 day per week remote\n\nJOB REQUIREMENTS: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills) \n\n Experience and Knowledge:\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Machine Learning, or related field\n9+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles\nExperience with batch and real-time data processing frameworks\nExperience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, HIVE, Spark)\nExperience with AI/ML solutions in Python\n4+ years with on-prem tools (e.g., MSBI, Informatica, Oracle Golden Gate, SQL Server)\n2+ years with Microsoft Azure tools (e.g., Data Lake, Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, Power BI)\nExperience with containerization (e.g., Docker, OpenShift)\n\nSkills:\nProficiency in data modeling, access, storage, and quality tools\nFamiliarity with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD methodologies\nStrong communication and collaboration skills\nAbility to lead and mentor others\nFamiliarity with performance optimization and data governance\nProactive in sharing knowledge and best practices\nHands-on expertise with Databricks, SQL, Python, and Apache Spark.\nProficiency in data modeling for analytics and machine learning.\n\nMAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Specify major duties performed by the job and % of time spent on duties. \n\n Design and develop methods to process structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data using batch and real-time techniques\nDevelop release pipelines to automate build, version control, and deployment tasks\nBuild and maintain reusable templates, code libraries, and semantic models\nEstablish gatekeeping and guard rail processes for production data promotion\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams including data, business, and technical stakeholders\nPromote data reusability and modular data product delivery\nDefine and enforce data quality and integrity controls\nProvide technical guidance to less experienced data engineers\nOptimize performance using parallel processing and minimal data movement\nStay current with data technologies and share insights across the organization\nStandardize, design, and develop Databricks applications, data integrations and automated business processes.\nIntegrate data from multiple systems, databases, APIs, and business applications.\nProvide technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and support for business users and fellow data engineers.\n\nAbout Us\n\nAbout Southern Company\n\nSouthern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit \n\nSouthern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonawards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). 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