Azure Databricks DevOps Engineer
Key Responsibilities:
Databricks Management: Deploy, configure, and maintain Azure Databricks environments, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency.
Infrastructure Automation: Implement and manage IaC using Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep to automate cloud resource provisioning.
CI/CD Pipelines: Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins to automate data pipeline deployments.
Monitoring & Logging: Set up and maintain monitoring solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights for proactive issue resolution.
Security & Compliance: Implement best practices for security, governance, and compliance, including RBAC, encryption, and network security policies.
Data Integration & Optimization: Work with Data Engineers to optimize ETL pipelines, ensuring high performance and cost efficiency.
Collaboration: Work closely with Data Scientists, Engineers, and Business Analysts to enable efficient data workflows.
Incident Management: Troubleshoot and resolve Databricks, Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS), and networking issues efficiently.
Documentation & Best Practices: Maintain technical documentation and establish best practices for Azure Databricks and DevOps processes.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Data Engineering roles.
Strong hands-on experience with Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Synapse Analytics.
Proficiency in Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep for infrastructure automation.
Experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
Knowledge of Python, Scala, or PowerShell for automation and scripting.
Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS).
Solid understanding of Azure networking, security, and identity management (IAM, RBAC, AAD).
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Prometheus, Grafana).
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in an Agile/Scrum environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Azure Certifications (e.g., AZ-400, AZ-104, DP-203, DP-900).
Experience with Big Data processing frameworks (Apache Spark, Delta Lake).
Understanding of ML Ops and working with machine learning models in Databricks.
Knowledge of Event-driven architectures (Azure Event Hubs, Kafka, Service Bus).