Cloud Platform Engineer

About the role

We seek an experienced and highly skilled Cloud Platform Engineer to join Greystar’s Data, Digital, and AI team (D2AI). As an Azure infrastructure engineer, this role involves designing, implementing, and managing Azure-based infrastructure and cloud solutions with additional expertise in Azure Databricks. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring system scalability, security, and performance by leveraging best DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and advanced data processing workflows. This is a 100% hands-on role that requires deep technical expertise and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. As an SRE on the D2AI team, you will be responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, and availability of our cloud-based internally and externally customer-facing products. Your role will be crucial in ensuring seamless operations and rapid issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Azure Architecture and Resource Management: Design, implement, and manage Azure solutions to meet technical and operational needs.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive network and server documentation, including infrastructure diagrams, server configurations, standard operating procedures, and incident reports.
• Optimize Azure resource configuration for performance, cost and security.
• Maintain the health and reliability of Azure resources, ensuring high availability.
• Monitor network/server performance, using advanced network management and server administration tools to identify issues proactively.
• Monitor and manage the health, performance, and availability of our applications running on Azure (including ADF pipelines).
• Collaborate with development teams to align Azure architecture with application requirements.
• Enable teams to leverage Azure services, including DataBricks, for analytics and data workflows.
• Support and optimize Databricks pipelines for data engineers and scientists.
• Effectively Troubleshoot and resolve Databricks-related challenges.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scripts using Terraform.
• Implement DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring.
• Streamline workflows by collaborating with IT and operations teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in collaboration with development and operations teams.
• Implement preventive measures to minimize downtime and disruptions.
• Analyze trends and metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Identify and implement cost optimization opportunities within Azure infrastructure and services.
• Conduct regular reviews of Azure cost management using cost management tools.
• Stay updated on emerging Azure technologies, AI and cloud computing trends to drive innovation.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Azure Architect or Senior Systems Engineer with hands-on Azure solution implementation.
• Proficiency with monitoring tools such as Datadog, Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics, or similar.
• Strong expertise in Azure Databricks, including setup, configuration, and optimization.
• Proficiency in Azure services such as App Services, Function Apps, CosmosDB, Storage, Networking, Azure DevOps, and Security.
• Expert in troubleshooting and resolving Azure-related issues.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or similar.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, business management information systems, or equivalent experience.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines in an Azure environment.
• Experience with cloud cost management strategies.
• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Data Engineer Associate) are highly desirable.
• Knowledge of network security practices and regulatory compliance.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000 annually. Additional Compensation: Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location. Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance. Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits.
• Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Generous Paid Time off.
• All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service!
• Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
• For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
• 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
• 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
• Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
• Charitable giving program and benefits.
• Benefits offered for full-time employees.

Important Notice

Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to AskHR@greystar.com.