Sr. Database Developer

Senior Database Developer

Reports to:

Data and Automation Manager

Compensation:
Competitive starting salary $116,900 - $150,800 commensurate with skills and experience. Full Pay Range $116,900 - $184,700.
Energy Trust is committed to pay equity.

Employment Classification:
Full Time, Exempt

Anticipated

Start Date:

As soon as possible, position is open until filled

Office

Location:

Portland Metro Area, Oregon, USA

Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy development. We serve Oregon customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas and Avista, and SW Washington customers of NW Natural. Year over year Energy Trust is recognized as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon.

Clean, affordable energy for everyone.

We recognize the lack of diversity in our industry, and we actively seek to address it with our hiring and retention practices as well as our values. We believe every person and their lived experience is integral to building a vibrant culture and delivering effective services to all customers we serve. We are committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and we encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience to apply.

Energy Trust provides a range of work location options, including remote, hybrid and in‑office work. This position will represent Energy Trust in public settings and potentially at community events. We are open to candidates who live throughout Oregon and Washington. The Senior Database Developer would be expected to report to the office on a quarterly basis, at minimum.

Under the general supervision of the Data and Automation Manager, the Senior Database Developer manages the development and deployment of data processing systems and interfaces to support the business process. This role focuses on database development, including translating user stories into well‑defined solutions through analysis, coding, testing, and deployment.

The Senior Database Developer will act as the technical lead on complex projects involving single and multiple systems’ databases. They will support strategic database vision and technical decisions, complete proof of concept projects for introduction of changes to architecture and provide technical guidance to other members of the Information Technology team to ensure consistency and best practices in our database implementations.

This individual works as part of the IT team and uses proven analytic, technical, communication and collaborative problem‑solving skills to help maximize the capabilities and use of the Energy Trust’s business system. This role serves as an integral part of the IT Department and, as such, may be called upon to perform other IT duties.

This position is expected to report to the Portland office quarterly at minimum for all staff and other in‑person meetings.

• Analyze the needs of the organization and produce an effective database system by collecting data, analyzing the data, designing algorithms, and implementing code.
• Work with other developers, business systems analysts on the team to provide well‑recognized solutions to front and back‑end business application requirements.
• Serve as development DBA including technical leadership for database architecture and SQL development, in collaboration with production DBAs.
• Participate in sizing of user requests and planning for sprints as part of the Agile development process.
• Code and test new system functionality following established standards and procedures, with deliverables to include code builds and appropriate documentation.
• Build and coordinate production deployment packages and implementation plans for scheduled systems enhancements.
• Participate in internal testing to identify problems early, perform error and stress scenarios.
• Identify and recommend refactoring opportunities where increased automation, performance enhancements, application enhancements and quality enhancements may be incorporated.
• Provide analytical support,…