Description du poste
Power the future of energy systems! Join BPA's IT team in Power System Development & Support (JDP) under Application Services (JD), Information Technology (J). As an IT Specialist, you will design, build, and optimize mission-critical software and high-performance data systems that keep regional power flowing reliably. If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges, modernizing applications, and driving high-impact digital solutions, bring your software and data expertise to our team!
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
As an IT Specialist you stand at the intersection of modern software engineering and vital infrastructure. In this role, you won't just maintain routine systems; you will architect, engineer, and modernize the core applications and data platforms that keep the regional electric grid operating seamlessly 24/7/365. If you are a talented software engineer, systems designer, or data architect looking to solve complex technical challenges with real-world public impact, this is your opportunity to lead, innovate, and shape the future of clean energy technology. In this position, you will: Design, code, test, and deploy resilient, enterprise-scale software applications that directly support regional power operations. You will modernize source code, integrate modern frameworks, and implement dependable solutions that meet demanding performance and security benchmarks. Champion engineering excellence by establishing modern software development standards. You will build modular, reusable components and intuitive user interfaces that accelerate future development cycles and elevate software quality across the team. Partner directly with operational teams and business leaders to translate complex business needs into clean, robust system requirements. You will evaluate new technical approaches, conduct feasibility studies, and resolve intricate software and integration hurdles. Design, build, and optimize enterprise databases and data pipelines that handle high-volume power system data. You will develop data models, maintain database schemas, and ensure data integrity, availability, and seamless retrieval across multiple platforms. Monitor database health, execute performance-tuning initiatives, troubleshoot queries, and collaborate on data warehousing and advanced analytics systems. You will also help plan and execute database upgrades and migrations to modern data platforms. Provide technical guidance to developers, analysts, and project contractors. You will lead discussions on software methodologies, offer code reviews, guide junior team members through challenging programming issues, and present technical recommendations to leadership. This position is located in Portland, OR which boasts huge spans of amazing trees, foliage, landscape, and everywhere you look you can appreciate beautiful greenery! It is known as the most bike-friendly city in America, has a train system that greets you at the airport spanning across the city, and is home to the Portland International Rose Garden, the oldest in the country! Portland is the one place where you will find lively festivals, energetic music, mouthwatering food, and for you basketball fans, the Portland Trail Blazers are a 7 minute walk from the HQs building! There is always something new to experience in this eco-friendly town!
QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES :
BASIC REQUIREMENT: Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Ser