Data Platform Engineer

The primary role of a Technical Business Analyst involves supporting critical operations across process improvement, data platform engineering, and automation. This individual will contribute to the customer's strategic vision by expanding EDP data entitlement.

• Process Improvement & Strategic Analytics
  • Analyze EDP platform workflows and operational processes to identify optimization opportunities
  • Develop comprehensive KPIs and performance dashboards for platform monitoring and decision-making
  • Support the Enterprise Data Council with data-driven insights for strategic direction and product management
  • Document and standardize operational procedures across EDP Architecture, Platform Engineering, and Data Engineering teams
  • Contribute to lifecycle management of IT platform products (Databricks, AWS services, Ataccama, etc.)
• FinOps & Cloud Cost Management
  • Execute cloud cost optimization initiatives with focus on anomaly detection and cost avoidance strategies
  • Maintain sophisticated cost models and estimation frameworks for infrastructure services and resiliency capabilities
  • Support Reserved Instances (RI) and Savings Plans (SP) optimization to achieve annual 10% cost savings target
  • Generate strategic cost reporting and variance analysis for leadership and vendor management
  • Contribute to pricing models for resiliency capabilities and disaster recovery implementations
  • Support vendor management activities for AWS, Databricks, and other cloud technology providers
• Infrastructure Operations & Resiliency Support
  • Monitor platform utilization, performance metrics, and operational health across EDP services
  • Support L1/L2 operational activities for EDP Vanguard (Operations & Support Team)
  • Assist with capacity planning, resource allocation, and infrastructure automation initiatives
  • Contribute to resiliency implementation planning, specifically for Nuclear critical pipelines
  • Support RTO/RPO analysis and disaster recovery cost modeling
  • Participate in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD pipeline analytics

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Information Systems, or related technical field
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in data analysis, business intelligence, and cloud operations
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, or R for complex data analysis and automation
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud platform and FinOps practices
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Experience with data visualization and reporting tools (PowerBI, Quicksight, or similar)
• Understanding of infrastructure monitoring and cost optimization principles

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience with big data analytics platforms
• Knowledge of cloud cost management tools and advanced FinOps methodologies
• Experience with utilities or energy industry data and operations
• Familiarity with ITIL, process improvement frameworks, or operational excellence practices
• AWS certifications (Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect, or FinOps Certified)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD pipeline analytics
• Understanding of disaster recovery planning and resiliency architecture

Key Collaborations & Reporting:

• Reports to Technology Leadership team
• Works closely with Vanguard (Operations & Support), Platform Engineering, Data Engineering, and Architecture teams
• Interfaces with Enterprise Data Council for strategic reporting and insights
• Collaborates with vendor management for AWS, Databricks, and other technology providers
• Supports cross-functional initiatives with IT parties and external consultants