Lead Azure Platform Data Engineer

Overview

On Site
Contract - W2

Skills

Attention to detail
Data engineering
Microsoft Azure
Performance monitoring
Access control
Data security
Cloud computing
Computer science
Information systems
System administration
Information security
Customer service
Training and development
Leadership
Data
Health care
Analytics
Communication
Teamwork
Collaboration
Management
Provisioning
Policies
Governance
Design
Software deployment
Optimization
IaaS
PaaS
Database
Agile
Terraform
Command-line interface
Puppet
Ansible
Scripting
Python
Windows PowerShell
Microsoft Windows
Linux
Virtual machines
Computer networking
Routing
Firewall
ADF
Git
ADO
DevOps
JIRA
ServiceNow
Continuous integration
Continuous delivery
Mentorship
Administration
Databricks
Unity
MEAN stack
SAP BASIS

Job Details

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Lead Azure Platform Data Engineer for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Healthcare Services clients for a Remote position.

Responsibilities:
We are seeking an experienced and passionate azure cloud engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for building scalable solutions in the Azure Platforms for our Data & Analytics Platform. You may be expected to lead a team of junior engineers towards successful delivery of engineering solutions. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical skills and leadership ability, with the communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with other members of the IT team. Note that this is not a traditional Data Engineering job. We build platforms and solutions that enable Data Engineers & Scientists accomplish business goals.
  • Manage and administer the Microsoft Azure cloud environment, including provisioning, configuration, performance monitoring, policy governance and security.
  • Design, develop, and implement highly available, multi-region solutions within Microsoft Azure
  • Analyze existing operational standards, processes, and/or governance to identify and implement improvements.
  • Engage in conducting Proof of Concepts of various vendor solutions and present final recommendations.
  • Migrate existing infrastructure services to cloud-based solutions.
  • Manage security and access controls of cloud-based solutions.
  • Develop infrastructure as code (IaC) leveraging cloud native tooling to ensure automated and consistent platform deployments.
  • Develop and implement policy driven data protection best practices to ensure cloud solutions are protected from data loss.
  • Support cloud adoption of applications as they are being transformed and/or modernized.
  • Ensure all infrastructure components meet proper performance and capacity standards.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation to address and resolve technical escalations.

Required Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field
  • 4+ years of Microsoft Azure experience involving design, deployment, configuration, and optimization.
  • 6+ years of experience with IaaS and PaaS solutions
  • Experience in the design and operation of medium to large scale enterprise infrastructure, databases, and application systems
  • Experience working within an Agile framework.
  • Experience in IaC development with Terraform, Azure CLI, Puppet, and Ansible
  • Experience scripting with Python and Azure PowerShell.
  • Experience with Windows, Linux VMs, networking, routing & firewalls.
  • Experience with Azure services such as ADF, Logic Apps, AKS, ADLS, etc..
  • Proficient with GIT, ADO to perform source code management.
  • Experience with Terraform Cloud and Azure DevOps
  • Experience with Jira and ServiceNow
  • Competence in a wide range of IT skills including networking, systems administration, data protection, information security and CI/CD tooling.
  • Enthusiastic learner with the ability to teach and mentor teammates and cross functional partners.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a keen attention to detail
  • Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Skills:
  • 10+ years' IT experience
  • Experience with administration of Azure Databricks, Unity Catalog


SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.