IT Technology Leader

Requisition ID:  86358 

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., delivering clean, affordable, and dependable electricity to over 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s cleanest power generation fleets and top-tier reliability, we are setting new standards in the energy industry. Ready to make an impact? Join our exceptional team today and help shape the future of energy!

 

Position Specific Description

The Technology leader in Enterprise Data Program is responsible for overseeing the development and, implementation of technology-driven products from inception to launch and beyond. 

 

• Lead data engineering agile teams with primary responsibility of delivering data products 
• Guide Feature Creation and Team Level Backlog Prioritization ensuring features are captured in JIRA and prioritized for Technical Product Leaders and Product Owners
• Connect to the customer by creating Operations Level Agreements to set expectations for teams, partners and stakeholders
• Maintain, Monitor, Measure and Adapt their assigned technical stack end-to-end from innovation to support taking ownership of the applications within their product offerings
• Analyzes, designs, develops, implements, maintains, integrates, customizes, and enhances existing or new data products
• Applies appropriate Agile or development methodologies, system development lifecycles, tools, and technology

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: Relevant industry certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics, AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
• Domain Knowledge: Experience in the energy sector or related industries is a plus.
• Advanced Analytics: Knowledge of machine learning and advanced analytics techniques using AWS services.
• AWS Tools: Familiarity with other AWS data services like S3, Glue, Athena, and IAM for secure data handling.
   

Job Overview

This position establishes strategy, develops business plans, and oversees and leads in the design, development and implementation of technology solutions to meet business needs. Leaders in this role provide leadership and oversight to manage performance and results in one or more Information Technology (IT) disciplines. Individuals will be accountable for the reliability, performance, security, and continuity of IT systems and supported business processes.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, influence, vision, and direction to the organization to contribute to achieving the company's goals
• Works with IT leaders to develop overall IT strategy in alignment with business strategy
• Oversees value stream by focusing on cost and risks of technology portfolio to meet business needs
• Supports and fosters innovative technologies to deliver new ideas that enable business transformation
• Ensures high levels of ongoing system and application performance in production environments
• Oversees development of processes and tools to automate code releases from development to operations (DevOps)
• Attracts, develops and retains a high-performing and diverse team
• Establishes and drives technology roadmaps that align with current and future business needs
• Manages third party technical and outsourcing relationships to deliver project and operational support objectives
• Ensures technology processes are conducted in line with applicable standards and company policies
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 7+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Supervisor/Management Experience: 2+ years

 

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

 

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Information Technology
Organization:  Florida Power & Light Company 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

 

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender