Azure Data Platform Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Jordan.

📋 Description

• Administer, secure, and optimize Azure data services across Development, Test, Pre-production, and Production environments, including Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Databricks, Cosmos DB, ADLS Gen2, Event Hub, Key Vault, Function Apps, Logic Apps, and App Services.

• Provision and manage Azure infrastructure utilizing Terraform and ARM templates, encompassing VNets, subnets, service endpoints, and private endpoints.

• Operate containerized workloads utilizing Docker and AKS.

• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting through Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.

• Design backup, disaster recovery, and failover solutions for critical workloads.

• Schedule and monitor job flows, troubleshoot failed Databricks and Data Factory jobs, and implement root-cause fixes.

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and Jenkins.

• Automate provisioning, scaling, and operations with Python and shell scripts.

• Monitor VM resources and logs, plan Azure capacity, and provide recommendations to developers on job and workflow performance enhancements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of hands-on experience in administering Azure data platforms for data workloads, including Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Databricks, Cosmos DB, and Event Hub, along with Terraform-based infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or Jenkins.

• Practical experience with administering Azure platform and data engineering services.

• Familiarity with distributed systems and streaming tools such as Event Hub.

• Proficient in Terraform and ARM template development.

• Experience with Docker and AKS.

• Automation expertise in Python and shell scripting, in addition to Jenkins and Azure DevOps.

• Proven experience in designing Azure CI/CD pipelines.

• Strong skills in troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.

• Knowledge of agile delivery methodologies.

• Experience collaborating closely with developers and data engineers to enhance job and pipeline performance, troubleshoot failed workloads, and work alongside platform, infrastructure, and DevOps teams.

• Based in Jordan.

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field is advantageous.

• Experience supporting enterprise data platforms in multi-environment setups, including Development, Test, Pre-production, and Production, is a bonus.

• Experience in regulated industries such as banking, healthcare, insurance, or telecom is a plus.

• Familiarity with offshore delivery or managed services teams is beneficial.

• Experience in client-facing or managed-service environments is advantageous.

• Knowledge of Tableau and Power BI is a plus.

• Experience with other cloud platforms beyond Azure is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.

• Access to the latest tools and technologies.