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Senior Azure Devops Engineer

Rackspace

Role brief

Description



  • DevOps Implementation:
  • Develop and implement CI/CD pipelines for data services using Azure DevOps.
  • Automate deployment processes for SQL Server, ADF, and Databricks environments.
  • Manage and optimize infrastructure as code using tools like ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep.
  • Data Services Management:
  • Oversee the setup, configuration, and maintenance of SQL Server databases in Azure.
  • Implement and manage data workflows and pipelines in Azure Data Factory.
  • Optimize Databricks clusters and notebooks for performance and cost-efficiency.
  • Azure Infrastructure:
  • Design and manage Azure resources including Virtual Networks, Storage Accounts, and App Services.
  • Ensure the security, availability, and scalability of Azure-based applications and services.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot issues across the Azure infrastructure using tools like Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
  • Collaboration and Best Practices:
  • Work closely with data engineers, developers, and other stakeholders to integrate data solutions with application development.
  • Promote and enforce best practices for DevOps and data management within the organization.
  • Conduct regular reviews and audits of existing systems and workflows to identify areas for improvement.
  • Security:
  • Implement security best practices for Azure environments, including data encryption, access controls, and network security.

  • ·         Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
    ·         3+ years of experience in a DevOps role, with a strong focus on Azure services.
    ·         Proficiency in managing SQL Server databases and writing complex SQL queries.
    ·         Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or a similar language.
    ·         Familiarity with Azure DevOps, including Repos, Pipelines, and Artifacts.
    ·         Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep.
    ·         Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
    ·         Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
    ·         Azure certifications such as Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Data Engineer Associate, or similar.
    ·         Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
    ·         Understanding of Big Data technologies and data lake architectures.
    ·         Experience with performance tuning and optimization of data services