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Itron, Inc.

Principal Software Engineer - Data Platform Engineering

Itron, Inc., Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Overview

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. At Itron, we are enabling the transformation of how energy and water are managed. We are investing in cloud-native data platform technologies that power intelligent analytics at scale, particularly for large IoT data workloads. We are looking for a

Principal Software Engineer - Data Platform Engineering

with a strong background in

data engineering

to help design, build, and scale our next-generation data platform and services. This role will focus on developing performant, scalable, and secure data analytics and data pipelines using

Python ,

Apache Spark ,

Databricks , and

Azure-native technologies . The ideal candidate is passionate about working with

large-scale datasets , understands

Spark query execution plans , and has experience deploying infrastructure using

Terraform

and container technologies like

Docker . Duties & Responsibilities: Design and implement scalable data pipelines for high-volume IoT telemetry data using

PySpark ,

Spark SQL , and

Databricks Analyze and optimize Spark jobs using execution plans, caching strategies, and memory tuning Develop Python-based micro-services and reusable libraries to support data processing workflows Work in a

DevOps Agile/Scrum

environment to deliver high-quality code in fast iterations Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and software engineers to define system requirements and data integration needs Build and manage infrastructure as code using

Terraform

to deploy workloads on

Azure Create CI/CD pipelines for deploying and testing data workflows and services Package and deploy applications in

Docker

containers and manage runtime environments Apply strong testing practices, including

unit tests ,

integration tests , and test automation Participate in architectural discussions and technical design reviews Ensure secure, reliable, and cost-effective operation of data workloads on cloud platforms Required Skills & Experience: Minimum of

10 years of software engineering

experience, with at least

3 years focused on data platform or data engineering roles Proficient in

Python , with strong knowledge of

PySpark

and

Apache Spark Hands-on experience with

Databricks

and

Spark SQL Strong understanding of

Spark performance tuning

and

query execution plans Experience with

Azure / AWS cloud services

(e.g., Azure Data Lake, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Functions, Azure Synapse) Experience writing

infrastructure-as-code using Terraform Working knowledge of

Docker

and containerized deployment Experience with

CI/CD pipelines , version control (e.g., Git), and automated testing Experience with

Agile/Scrum methodologies Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field - or equivalent experience Preferred Skills & Experience: Experience with large-scale

IoT or telemetry data

processing Familiarity with

Kafka ,

Event Hubs , or other streaming platforms Familiarity with

cost optimization

in cloud-based data processing Experience with

monitoring and observability tools

like Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog This position includes a competitive benefit package including financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com. Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com

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