Senior Platform Engineer (gn) Data & Analytics

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Senior Platform Engineer (gn) Data & Analytics

team: Business IT of SoftwareOne | pensum: full time

location: Germany (preferred); Poland (optional) / working model: hybrid

In a nutshell:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Platform Engineer (gn) with expertise in Databricks and Azure to join our team. 

What main responsibilities does this role include?:

• Design, implementation, and maintenance of our data platform infrastructure
• Enabling data-driven decision-making and analytics across the organization
• Ensure our data platform is robust, scalable, and optimized for performance
• Act as the technical contact point for any technical and architectural design and implementation on the data lakehouse platform

What skills will be key in driving the success of our projects?:

• Strong programming skills in languages such as SQL, Python, Scala and/or Spark
• Experience working with Databricks and Azure services
• Experience with CI / CD, IaS, Terraform
• Familiarity with big data technologies and frameworks
• Ability to work Independently, assume ownership and act results oriented
• Self-driven to stay up to date with the latest changes in Databricks, Azure and related data platform technologies

More details:

The tasks

• Architect, design and implement data platform infrastructure on Azure, with a strong focus on Databricks
• Implement best practices for Databricks performance and security
• Stay current with Azure security best practices and compliance requirements

The key relationships

• Close collaboration with data scientists, data engineers, Product Owners and other cross-functional teams

• Collaborate with Product Owners, Data Engineers and Data Scientists to understand their requirements and provide solutions
• Manage and maintain Databricks clusters, SQL endpoints, workspaces and jobs
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using tools like Terraform, PowerShell or Azure CLI to streamline deployment and management tasks
• Configure, manage, and optimize Azure services such as Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure SQL Data Warehouse and other Azure services
• Implement security measures, data encryption and access controls to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of data stored and processed within the platform
• Monitor platform health and performance, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks and issues
• Design and implement solutions for high availability and scalability to meet evolving business needs
• Monitor and control cloud infrastructure costs, identifying opportunities for optimization
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues promptly to minimize downtime
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends in cloud computing, data engineering and analytics
• Document infrastructure configurations, deployment procedures and troubleshooting guidelines.

The direct Lead:

your experience & knowledge

• 5+ years of proven experience as a Platform Engineer in Azure and / or Databricks, with a focus on designing and building data pipelines
• Experience with monitoring and performance optimization of cloud-based solutions
• Strong programming skills in languages such as SQL, Python, Scala and/or Spark
• Experience working with Databricks and Azure services, such as Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL Database and Azure Synapse Analytics
• Experience with CI / CD, IaS, Terraform
• Familiarity with big data technologies and frameworks like Hadoop, Spark and Hive
• Knowledge of data security best practices, compliance standards and encryption techniques
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using tools like PowerShell, Azure CLI or Terraform
• Proven experience in designing, implementing and managing data platform infrastructure on Azure, with a focus on Databricks
• Understanding of cloud computing concepts and distributed computing principles.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field

your communication skill

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in an agile team environment
• English is working language

your personality

• Hands-on personality with an agile, smart & open mind
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Time-management skills and the ability to establish reasonable and attainable deadlines for resolution
• Highly self-motivated, work Independently, assume ownership and results oriented

This is what makes us special as an employer:

• Global company culture: We defined our lived culture through 7 core values (https://www.softwareone.com/en/our-story/our-values)
• Come as you are: Wear what you feel comfortable in, not just while working from home!
• President’s Club: Exclusive recognition awarded by leadership and your peers.
• Flexible work: Do great work from anywhere, deliver excellence everywhere.
• Employee Exchange Program: Experience new colleagues and cultures around the world.
• Incentive programs: Swomies award bonuses to colleagues who go above and beyond.
• Lifelong education: We pay for your new skills with tuition reimbursement.
• Employee stock option programs (SIX: SWON): Be an owner. All employees can be shareholders.
• Hire to Grow: We optimize our internal structures and feedback culture constantly to be your Employer of Choice, today and in future.
• For local benefits & incentices (GER and CH), you can check our current benefit list here: https://www.softwareone.com/de-de/karriere/dach/benefits

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