Platform Engineer, Azure / DevOps

About the role

As a member of the Platform Administration Team, you’ll influence design, implementation, and support of Cloud based solutions (with a focus on Azure) while also playing a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing technology solutions across our cloud and on-premise ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Administer and configure Azure Synapse Analytics workspaces, Azure Databricks, Confluent Cloud including data integration and data warehousing components
• Developing repeatable infrastructure-as-code automation via Terraform
• Primary point of contact for Azure-based solution delivery
• Maintain Azure infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, and security
• Adhering to operational excellence
• Driving adoption, automation, and optimization of new & existing technologies that support DevSecOps paradigms
• Building IT solutions on high performance, scalable, and flexible infrastructure on premise and in the cloud (Azure/AWS/Kubernetes)
• Aiding developer and business stakeholders in the efficient design and secure use of in-scope tools and solutions
• Supporting existing DevSecOps tools and continuously refining our ecosystem to meet emergent customer needs
• Monitor system performance and optimize resources to ensure high availability and reliability
• Monitor and analyze query performance and optimize data storage and retrieval processes
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, system outages and other technical challenges
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures
• Generate and review reports on system performance, usage, and other key metrics
• Cross-training other team members on best practice, standards, and secure implementation of Azure tools and services
• Work with cross functional IT Teams to deliver best in class Cloud/Azure solutions

Requirements

• A positive, customer-first attitude
• In-depth Azure expertise
• Strong understanding of Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, Confluent Cloud, Delta Lakes, Storage Access, and related technologies
• Experience with SQL, data modeling, and ETL processes
• Familiarity with security best practices and compliance requirement in enterprise cloud environment
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills
• A demonstrated background in process improvement, automation, and support in a highly regulated, enterprise environment
• 2+ years in architecture and/or cloud-native roles
• Background working with and developing Infrastructure-as-code for cloud services, specifically using Terraform
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with DevSecOps paradigms (i.e., CI/CD, automated deployments, Kubernetes, containerization, etc…)

Qualifications

• A passion for building cloud hosted solutions and ecosystems across multiple cloud providers

Skills

• Infrastructure-as-code for cloud services, specifically using Terraform
• DevSecOps paradigms (i.e., CI/CD, automated deployments, Kubernetes, containerization, etc…)

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards
• Employee Benefits & Well-Being