Platte River Power Authority is a not-for-profit, community-owned public power utility that generates and delivers safe, reliable, environmentally responsible and financially sustainable energy and services to Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland, Colorado, for delivery to their utility customers. At Platte River, we share a sense of purpose and pride in the value we add to our communities, our region and the energy industry. We rely on our staff to sustain our leadership role in the region and to help us work toward our goal to achieve a 100% noncarbon energy mix within the next decade. To accomplish this, we offer competitive pay and benefits, state-of-the-art workplaces at both headquarters and the Rawhide Energy Station, and the following unique benefits: Onsite, fully-equipped gym facilities Fleet cars for use by staff for local business travel Employee rewards, health and financial wellness programs Volunteer days and opportunities to participate in community events Culture of respect, commitment and camaraderie If youre searching for a collaborative working environment within a mid-sized organization that values innovative ideas, diverse perspectives and provides opportunities to make a difference, consider joining the Platte River team. Job Summary The application engineer I assists with translating business requirements and functional specifications into data solutions, assists with implementation and maintenance of data-focused business applications, and supports systems integration testing. Platte River is seeking to hire one individual who can multi-task and adapt to meet evolving needs. This entry-level position is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals working in enterprise IT who enjoy collaborative work and are interested in data engineering solutions using Python, SQL and Fivetran. We are building a cutting-edge data lakehouse in Azure Databricks with Unity Catalog to ensure seamless integration with systems of record and centralize data accessibility and security controls. Tools such as MLflow and Python notebooks will enhance large dataset modeling and capabilities. Join us on this journey as we expand our data estate and explore many exciting use cases! Application Deadline: Wednesday, December 18 at 5:00 pm MDT Schedule and Environment This position works a typical Monday through Friday schedule and is eligible for hybrid workdays within a commutable distance of Fort Collins. Work is performed in an office setting and requires minimal effort to occasionally lift and carry light objects. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Models the mission, vision, values, and culture of the organization. Works directly with software applications throughout their lifecycle to ensure they work well, are user-friendly, reliable, secure, and perform efficiently, with general supervision. Develops software applications based on set standards, specifications, and timelines. Monitors, debugs, and optimizes applications to boost performance and reliability. Installs and sets up software for users, providing necessary training. Works with IT staff, vendors, consultants, and customers to define specifications, schedule and implement updates, and troubleshoot issues. Creates and maintains documentation. Helps enforce software licensing and usage policies. Offers support, assistance, and technical guidance to users and IT team members. Participates in various projects, sometimes leading smaller, less complex ones with some guidance. Collaborates with customers to understand their business needs and develop quality solutions. Analyzes and resolves issues in support of existing applications and projects. Other Functions Offers technical support and expertise in data engineering. Resolves Service Desk tickets. Occasionally delivers presentations or training sessions to staff. Collaborates with colleagues and customers to promote software, applications, or data solutions that meet current and future business needs. Conducts research and provides input on business processes, development options, and third-party software applications. Suggests appropriate third-party solutions or services when needed and interacts with providers to secure them. Works with other staff to address continuity planning considerations. Occasionally works evenings, weekends, after hours, or on-call for events (scheduled and unscheduled). Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge Strong understanding of programming languages, development environments, cloud platforms, development methods, best practices, and SDLC. Skills Proficient in delivering reliable and secure IT solutions with excellent customer service. Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills. Ability to learn and assimilate new technologies in enterprise applications, data engineering, or software engineering. Abilities Motivated and able to work under supervision. Capable of managing priorities and handling frequent interruptions. How to Qualify Required Criteria Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in computer information systems, computer science, software engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Current valid drivers license and ability to remain insurable under the vehicle liability policy. Preferred Criteria 1 year experience in two of the following areas: Systems development lifecycle (SDLC) in an Agile, Waterfall or Hybrid environment. Software engineering programming languages (Python, Java, SQL or similar). DevOps including automated testing, source control and code migration. Cloud Platforms (Microsoft Azure, AWS or Google Cloud). Enterprise applications (Oracle Fusion, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics). Data engineering platforms and tools such as Databricks, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, Informatica or Fivetran. Machine Learning (ML) in Databricks, Vertex AI, AWS Sagemaker or Dataiku. Database management systems (Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle). Workflow management solutions such as ServiceNow. Pay This is an exempt role; salaries are paid bi-weekly. Factors that may be used to determine actual salary include specific skills, years of experience, education, and certifications. Expected hiring range: $76,426 to $89,816 if annualized. Full earning range: $76,426 to $103,206 if annualized. Platte River Power Authority offers employees an outstanding benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following: Health insurance options including a PPO and high deductible health savings account with prescription drug coverage Vision insurance Flexible spending plan Basic life insurance Basic accidental death and disability Dependent life and supplemental life insurance options (voluntary) Accidental death and disability insurance (voluntary) Long-term disability insurance Retirement plans401a defined contribution plan 457b deferred compensation plan For additional information, please see our website careers page at: https://www.prpa.org/careers/benefits/ All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Platte River endeavors to make our careers site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please call us at 970-229-5323 or email recruiting@prpa.org. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Platte River cannot provide employment to applicants who will require sponsorship now or in the future (i.e. H1B visa, OPT status). #J-18808-Ljbffr