Data Developer IV

Data Developer IV

Location: Birmingham, AL or Atlanta, GA
Work Model: Hybrid
(2 days in office every other week; availability required for on-site meetings as needed)

Client
- Alabama Power

Contract- 1 Year on W-2 only.

The Data Developer IV is a senior-level role responsible for leading and managing complex technical and data-driven initiatives from design through implementation. This position combines technical project leadership
, database design and development
, cloud-based solutions
, and data delivery execution
.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of experience in database design and development, strong expertise in Power BI, Azure Cloud, Python or .NET
, and proven success leading cross-functional technical teams in an Agile environment.

• Lead and manage technical and data-focused projects from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, engineers, designers, and business stakeholders to define requirements and objectives

• Develop detailed project plans
  , including timelines, milestones, dependencies, and resource allocation

• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies

• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and senior leadership

• Facilitate project meetings
  , including kickoffs, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and status updates

• Ensure adherence to project management best practices, standards, and methodologies

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation
  , including requirements, specifications, and technical reports

• Foster a collaborative, high-performing technical team environment

• Design, program, construct, and implement new databases
  , ensuring scalability, performance, and data integrity

• Lead and oversee database architecture and development efforts across enterprise platforms

• Develop and deliver data visualization and reporting solutions using Power BI

• Oversee Azure Cloud development projects
  , ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability

• Lead application development initiatives using Python or .NET technologies

• Support data delivery initiatives
  , including requirements gathering with business partners and stakeholders

• Partner with analytics, engineering, and business teams to align data solutions with organizational goals

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

• 10+ years of experience in:

  • Database design, development, and implementation

  • Technical project leadership or data engineering roles

• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

• Hands-on experience working in Agile / Scrum environments

• Proven expertise with:

  • Power BI

  • Azure Cloud development

  • Python or .NET application development

• Experience supporting data delivery initiatives
  , including requirements gathering with business stakeholders

• Proficiency with project management tools (JIRA, Trello, Microsoft Project, or similar)

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and multitasking skills

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities

• Ability to solve complex technical problems and make decisions under pressure

• PMP, Scrum Master, or similar certification

• Experience designing enterprise-scale databases and data platforms

• Background supporting large, cross-functional data or cloud transformation initiatives

• Hybrid role with limited but required on-site presence

• Collaborative, enterprise-level technical environment

• Combination of hands-on technical leadership and strategic project oversight