Generac

Senior Data Architect

Generac  •  $100k - $161k/yr  •  Denver, CO (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

As a Senior Data Architecton Generac’s Industrial Cloud team, you will play a critical role in designing and evolving cloud-scale data platforms that power our industrial IoT solutions. This role sits at the intersection of architecture, data engineering, and platform strategy—owning the design ofhighly available, high‑volume data systems that ingest and serve telematics data from industrial energy assets in the field.

At Generac, we are committed to building sustainable, cleaner energy technology atscaleYou’lljoin a collaborative, high‑impact team working on cloud-hosted services thatmonitorandoptimizelarge‑scale generators, battery storage, and microgrid systems—software that is used, valued, and makes a real difference.

Responsibilities:

  • Define and own the architecture for cloud-based data solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and high availability

  • Lead data architecture discussions and collaborate closely with engineering, product, ML, and cross‑functional stakeholders

  • Design, build, andmaintainproduction datastores supporting high‑speed, high‑volume industrial IoT and telematics data

  • Translate business and product requirements into conceptual, logical, and physical data models

  • Drive best practices for data reliability, performance tuning, partitioning, indexing, and data quality

  • Analyze how customers and systems use data,identifyinefficiencies, and propose architectural improvements

  • Coach and mentor engineers on data architecture best practices through design reviews, code reviews, and technical guidance

  • Clearly explain complex technical solutions to both technical and non‑technical audiences, including leadership

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

  • 8+ years of experience working across the data tier, from design through development and production support

  • 5+ years of experience in a data architectrole with strong grounding in enterprise data architecture concepts

  • Proven experience leading data architecture in production cloud environments(Azure preferred)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with high‑speed, high‑volume telematics or time‑series data

  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code, preferably Terraform

  • Programming or scripting experience in Python, PowerShell, and/or T‑SQL

  • Experience supporting or enabling AI/ML projects

  • Knowledge of data governance, data privacy, and compliance(e.g., GDPR)

  • Enterprise‑levelexpertisewith Microsoft SQL Serveror similar relational databases

  • Hands‑on experience with at least one NoSQL database(e.g., key‑value, document, graph, or column store)

  • Strong experience with data warehouse, data lake, andlakehousedesign patterns

  • Experience designing andmaintainingdata pipelines

  • Deep knowledge of data modeling (conceptual, logical, physical)

  • Strong understanding of performance tuning, indexing, and partitioning strategies

  • Passion for modern data architecture, microservices, and cloud-native data platforms

  • A naturally curious, growth‑oriented mindset with a desire to mentor and elevate others

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams

Great Reasons to work for Generac

  • Competitive Benefits Health, Dental, Vision,401kand many more

  • Make a positive impact.Generac has always been community-minded and dedicated to giving back. The company proudly offers a Volunteer Time Off program, inviting team members to participateincharitable volunteer opportunities on company time.

  • Build technology that matters:Be part of Generac’s transformation into an energy technology leader—designing cloud and data platforms that support cleaner, more sustainable power solutions at scale, including generators, battery storage (BESS), and microgrid systems.

  • Own meaningful architecture at scale:This roleisn’tmaintenance-only—you’lllead re‑architecture efforts for high‑volume, industrial IoT and telematics data systems, shaping the future of Generac’s Industrial Cloud and Generac Link platforms.

  • Work with strong engineering talent in a collaborative culture:Join a team known for deep technicalexpertise, thoughtful design discussions, and a startup‑like mindset within a large, stable organization—where autonomy, curiosity, and collaboration are truly valued.

  • Grow your impact and influence:As the senior data architecture leader,you’llmentor engineers, influence platform strategy, and expand your reach across product, ML, and engineering teams while helping define how data powers Generac’s next generation of services.

Pay Transparency:

Generac is committed to fair andequitablecompensation practicesThe salary range for this role is $100,300-160,500USDThis compensation willultimately bein line with the location in which the position is filledFinal compensation for this role will bedeterminedbyvarious factorssuch as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills,certificationsand geographic locationThis role is eligible for variablecompensationincluding short-term and long-term incentives.

This position includes a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; life, long-term disability, flexible spending and health savings accounts,accruedpaid time off, 8 paid Holidays, 2 floating holidaysand 401(k) retirement benefits.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel. (

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About Generac

Generac is the total energy solutions company powering a smarter world. We help free people to use energy on their own terms by giving them access to reliable energy that is also cleaner, more efficient and better managed.

We do this by making homes a sanctuary where people have reliable power so they can safely and comfortably work, learn and entertain. Around the world, our commercial and industrial solutions are trusted to power and support businesses and critical infrastructure to protect against the challenges of an aging power grid, increasingly severe weather and escalating energy demands and rising rates. 

As an industry pioneer, we are relentlessly focused on the future of energy management. We’re ushering in a new era of energy solutions where we are exploring new technologies, delivering connected solutions and protecting against increasing energy costs for consumers and commercial users.

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Waukesha, WI
Year Founded
1959
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