Azure Cloud Platform Engineer

Cloud: Applications DeveloperDeploy and manage data platforms and data movement solutions in the Azure Cloud using infra as code (IaC) such as Terraform, Ansible etc. Build secure Virtual Machines, containers and standup Azure resources for various Analytics platform needs using IaC Use Azure best practices and Edward Jones IaC blueprints to build scalability, high availability, security, and performance into our data platforms to meet the growing needs of our analytics users Partner with agile data development teams and use DevOps methodologies to create automated, efficient CI/CD processes to reduce the time to promote, test and deploy code Partner with Information Security teams to ensure data is secure both at-rest and in-flight Evaluate vendor-supplied software, install and deploy them using IaC as needed for data ingestion use cases Document and maintain key architecture and coding standards for supported platforms Act as first line support for data platforms to maintain peak operating efficiency and ensure maximum uptime Ensure data platforms remain current to take advantage of the latest features and support Communicate status of assigned work to management and follows agile practices and procedures covered by precedents, standards, or policies Seek guidance when direction is needed and speak up about technology risks identified and own addressing them with the team Influence peers on the team with questions and insight Leverage agile strategies to understand and solve problems while collaborating on technical decisions Be open to learn, train and develop as a team Proven Knowledge and experience in standing up and deploying data platforms such as Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure Storage, Azure functions, Azure VMs and tools in Azure cloud Experience working with Azure cloud provider tools, Azure Networking/Security and architecture Experience with containers and container orchestration software platforms Docker, Docker Registry, Kubernetes, etc. Knowledge of configuring monitoring solutions and the creation of dashboards (Dynatrace, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana) Experience with both Linux and Windows environments and scripting languages - bash, python, Ruby, PowerShell, etc. Preferred experience packaging, automating and deploying tools/processes on Azure using config management tools such as Terraform/Ansible Preferred experience working with and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using DevOps methodologies and versioning tools such as Git, Cloudbees Good communication skills and ability to articulate system designs and patterns to varying levels of leadership. Must have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or any other technology related field. An equivalent of the same in working experience is also accepted for the position Experience: Minimum 3+ years in IS development and 1+ years managing and supporting cloud data platforms preferred