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Calpine Corporation is Americas largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 77 power plants in operation represents over 27000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses Calpine serves customers in 22 states and Canada. Its clean efficient modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a lowcarbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984 Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earths surface to produce clean renewable electricity.

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Azure Solution Architect with expertise in full stack development data warehousing Generative AI and a strong understanding of the power and energy industry. The successful candidate will design implement and optimize solutions that leverage modern technologies to drive business transformation. This role requires a mix of technical acumen industry knowledge and innovative thinking.

Key Responsibilities

1. Solution Architecture & Design
• Design and implement scalable and secure solutions on the Azure platform integrating fullstack data and AI components.
• Develop architecture frameworks and best practices tailored to the power and energy sector.
• Ensure solutions are robust scalable and compliant with industry regulations.
2. Full Stack Development Expertise
• Design and implement responsive frontend applications using frameworks like Angular React or Vue.js.
• Build backend services and APIs with .NET Node.js or Python.
• Optimize and manage cloudnative deployments with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure App Services.
3. Data Warehouse & Analytics
• Architect and deploy modern data warehouses using Azure Synapse Analytics Azure Data Factory and Azure Data Lake
• Experience or knowledge on other Data Platforms like Snowflake Databricks etc..
• Exposure to Time Series data models such as Azure Data explorer Influx etc
• Create data pipelines ETL/ELT workflows and ensure highperformance data processing.
• Develop and implement data models for analytics visualization and reporting using Power BI or other tools.
4. Generative AI & Machine Learning
• Develop and integrate Generative AI models (e.g. OpenAI GPT models or Azure Cognitive Services) to create innovative solutions tailored for the energy sector.
• Leverage AI for predictive analytics demand forecasting and intelligent automation.
• Ensure responsible AI practices focusing on fairness privacy and interpretability.
5. Power Industry Focus
• Understand the unique challenges of the power and energy industry including grid management load balancing and regulatory compliance.
• Build solutions that support energy trading renewable energy analytics and smart grid operations.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives that enhance efficiency and sustainability.
6. Leadership & Collaboration
• Lead crossfunctional teams of developers data engineers and analysts to deliver impactful solutions.
• Act as a technical advisor for key stakeholders including executives and business leaders.
• Mentor team members and foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning.

Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Azure Expertise: Azure Synapse Analytics Azure Data Factory Azure Cognitive Services Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Azure Functions and Azure API Management.
• Full Stack Development: Proficiency in frontend (React Angular or Vue.js) and backend (Node.js .NET or Python) development.
• Generative AI: Experience with OpenAI APIs Azure OpenAI Service or other Gen AI platforms.
• Data Engineering: Strong knowledge of ETL processes data modeling and data pipeline optimization.
• DevOps: Experience with CI/CD pipelines containerization (Docker) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Azure DevOps or Terraform.

Industry Experience

• Solid understanding of the power and energy industry including energy trading renewable energy grid management and regulatory requirements.
• Experience delivering solutions that support operational efficiency and sustainability.

Other Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field; advanced degrees preferred.
• 10 years of experience in solution architecture with at least 5 years in Azurebased environments.
• Certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert Azure Data Engineer Associate or Azure AI Engineer Associate are highly desirable.
• Strong leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.

Additional Calpine Information

• Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities Females Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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