Azure Data Platform Engineer

Summary: As an Azure Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the Azure cloud data platform, ensuring its stability, security, and performance. You will work closely with development, operations, and security teams to architect, deploy, and manage Azure-based solutions that meet business requirements. You will be responsible for configuring and optimizing Azure services, monitoring and troubleshooting issues, and providing technical expertise in Azure platform and infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage Azure cloud solutions, including virtual machines, virtual networks, storage accounts, Azure Active Directory, Azure AD Connect, and other Azure services, following best practices and security guidelines.
• Deployment of application on AKS and REDHAT open shift clusters, managing the dockers and monitor the containerize applications
• Hands on experience on Azure Databricks and Azure AKS administration. Good working knowledge on PAAS offering such as ADLS Gen2, ADF, Function App, logic App, MS SQL, Postgre SQL (both IAAS and PAAS)

Good understanding on ETL framework for batch and micro batches

• Collaborate with development and operations teams to define and implement Azure infrastructure requirements for applications, including networking, security, and scalability. Configure and optimize Azure services, including virtual machines, virtual networks, load balancers, VPN gateways, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, and Azure DNS, to ensure optimal performance, security, and availability.

Monitor and troubleshoot issues in Azure environment, utilizing Azure monitoring tools, log analytics, and other monitoring solutions to proactively identify and resolve issues.

Implement and manage Azure security measures, including Azure AD authentication, Azure AD roles and permissions, network security groups (NSGs), firewall rules, and encryption, to protect Azure resources and data.

Automate deployment and management of Azure resources using Infrastructure-asCode (IaC) tools, such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Azure DevOps.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, operations, and security, to ensure smooth integration and operation of Azure services and solutions.