Ascendum Solutions · 21 hours ago
Azure Cloud Engineer
United States
Contract
Remote
Mid Level
$55/hr - $63/hr
3+ years expAscendum Solutions is seeking an Azure Data Platform Operations Engineer to join their dynamic team. The role focuses on automating the operations, design, implementation, and maintenance of Azure-based data platforms, ensuring secure and scalable environments using infrastructure as code methodologies.
AnalyticsAppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataDigital MarketingInformation TechnologyMobile AppsSoftwareSoftware Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design and implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform to manage and provision Azure resources systematically and efficiently
Automate the setup, scaling, and management of Databricks workspaces and other Azure data services using CI/CD pipelines
Develop scripts and tools to automate operational tasks, reduce manual interventions and ensure consistent environments through code
Administer, configure, and optimize the Databricks platform and other Azure data services to support data analytics, machine learning, and data engineering activities
Manage Azure resources including Data Factories, Key Vaults, Storage Accounts, ML Workspaces, and Purview through automated scripts and IaC
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize resource utilization and platform costs using automated tools and techniques
Ensure platform security, compliance, and reliability through automated patching, updates, and security configuration
Implement and manage access controls, security policies, and monitoring solutions to protect sensitive data across all Azure data platforms
Work closely with data engineering, data science/ML, and application/integration teams to automate data workflows and optimize data delivery
Provide expert guidance on Azure best practices, especially regarding automation, scalability, and operational efficiency
Collaborate with DevOps and other technology teams to enhance infrastructure automation and continuous delivery efforts
Automate the management of schema data with Unity Catalog, including creation, configuration, cataloging, external storage, and access permissions
Develop and maintain automated solutions for data cataloging, metadata management, and governance to support data discovery and lineage tracking
Qualification
Required
3+ years of hands-on experience with the Databricks platform and Azure PaaS
3+ years of experience in infrastructure as code, preferably with Terraform, in a production environment
Strong knowledge of Azure cloud services and management of scalable cloud infrastructure
Proficient in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash for automation purposes
Solid understanding of security best practices, compliance frameworks, and risk management in the cloud
Proficiency in software development with Python
Preferred
Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps) for automating data and infrastructure workflows
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) within Azure
Knowledge of real-time data processing technologies (e.g., Spark Streaming, Delta Live Tables, etc...)
Company
Ascendum Solutions
Develop Beyond. Empowering people and businesses through tech, talent, and innovative solutions. Digital. Design. Data Analytics and AI/ML
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kris Nair
President and Chief Executive Officer
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