Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Azure Data Engineering and Production Support Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Azure Data Factory (ADF), Databricks, Log Analytics, Purview, and DevOps, along with strong team management and production support management skills. This role involves overseeing production support, data ingestion projects, ETL processing, and ensuring the smooth operation and performance of production activities. The candidate must have a proven track record of managing onshore/offshore teams and possess excellent problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
Job Description
Position: Azure Data Engineering and Production Support Manager
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage production support activities, ensuring seamless operations and performance reporting.
- Lead data ingestion projects in an Azure environment, handling ADLS, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL DB, and Azure Synapse Analytics.
- Develop and manage SQL Server databases, Azure Data Factory, Azure Automation, and PowerShell scripting.
- Implement and manage ETL processes using tools such as SSIS and Talend.
- Utilize Python scripting, Spark SQL, and PySpark for data processing.
- Apply expertise in data warehousing and dimensional modeling.
- Transition production support from incumbents and handle all aspects of L1/L2/L3 support.
- Drive automation and impact clients while managing applications.
- Lead enhancements and forward development as part of production support.
- Manage team operations using an onshore/offshore model.
- Implement and manage CI/CD or DevOps processes, including release management.
- Work within an Agile framework, managing sprints and coordinating with cross-functional teams.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in production support management and data engineering.
- Proven experience in Azure Data Factory (ADF), Databricks, Log Analytics, Purview, and DevOps.
- Expertise in SQL Server development, Azure Automation, PowerShell scripting, and ETL tools (SSIS, Talend).
- Strong knowledge of Azure Storage services (ADLS, Storage Accounts) and Azure Data Factory integrations.
- Experience in managing production support operations and performance reporting.
- Excellent team management skills, with experience in managing onshore/offshore models.
- Strong communication skills, capable of effectively interacting with business and IT stakeholders.
- Azure certified data engineering professional.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in CI/CD pipelines, preferably Azure Pipeline and Jenkins.
- Knowledge of Azure Monitor, Redis Cache, Load Balancer, Application Gateway, Azure Functions.
- Familiarity with microservices and API development.
- Experience with NoSQL and document databases.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of working independently or as part of a team.
- Domain experience in Consumer Goods, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Banking & Capital Markets.