Senior Platform Engineer

Marionete; Castalla; Híbrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A technology firm in Comunidad Valenciana is seeking a Data Platform Administrator to oversee the operational health of their data stack built on Microsoft Azure. The role demands a deep understanding of Azure services, including Snowflake and Kafka, to ensure efficient data operations. The ideal candidate will benefit from competitive compensation, health insurance, and a hybrid work setup, while providing expertise in data platform management.

Servicios

Competitive compensation

Permanent position

Health insurance

Financial support for ongoing training

Flexible and hybrid work environment

Formación

• Solid experience in Data Platform Administration or as a Data Engineer in Azure.
• Deep experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services.
• Hands-on experience administering Snowflake and Kafka platforms.
• Strong SQL skills for diagnostics and data analysis.

Responsabilidades

• Administer the Snowflake data warehouse including user management.
• Manage and operate the Kafka streaming platform.
• Administer the Fivetran platform and monitor data ingestion.
• Manage the Airflow environment for workflow executions.
• Govern Azure Data Lake managing access controls.

Conocimientos

Data Platform Administration

Azure Data Lake

SQL

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Kafka management

Airflow administration

Fivetran management

Descripción del empleo

The Role

This administrator will be a subject matter expert responsible for the operational health, performance, and governance of the core components of our modern data stack, built on Microsoft Azure. The role focuses on the administration, optimisation, and security of our Azure Data Lake, Fivetran ingestion platform, Kafka streaming platform, Airflow orchestration environment, and Snowflake data warehouse, ensuring a reliable and efficient environment for all data operations.

Requirements

• Administer the Snowflake data warehouse (running on Azure), including user/role management, resource monitoring, cost optimisation, and implementing security controls.
• Manage and operate the Kafka / Confluent Cloud platform, including topic management, monitoring cluster health, and ensuring the reliability of real-time data streams.
• Administer the Fivetran platform, managing connectors, monitoring data ingestion pipelines, and ensuring reliable integration with sources and destinations.
• Manage and operate the Airflow environment, including the deployment of DAGs, managing connections, monitoring scheduler and worker health, and ensuring reliable execution of data workflows.
• Govern the Azure Data Lake (ADLS Gen2), managing access controls (IAM), storage policies, and ensuring it serves as a reliable landing zone for raw data.
• Act as the technical point of contact for platform-level issues, liaising with security, network, and infrastructure teams to manage integrations within the Azure ecosystem.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience: Solid experience in Data Platform Administration, Data Operations, or as a Data Engineer with a strong focus on platform management within an Azure environment.
• Azure Ecosystem Expertise: Deep, hands-on experience with the Microsoft Azure cloud. Must be proficient with core services like Azure Data Lake, Azure Active Directory for identity management, and Azure Networking concepts (VNet, NSGs, Private Endpoints).
• Platform Expertise: Hands-on administrative experience with the core components of a modern data stack, including:
• Snowflake: Administering security, cost management, and performance on Azure.
• Kafka: Managing and operating the platform and its ecosystem.
• Fivetran: Managing connectors, monitoring pipelines, and troubleshooting.
• Airflow: Administering the environment, managing DAG deployments, and troubleshooting workflow executions.
• Technical Integration: Good understanding of integration patterns and the technical requirements for connecting platforms within a secure enterprise environment, specifically on Azure (e.g., VNet peering, firewall rules, private endpoints, authentication protocols).
• Technical Skills: Strong command of SQL for platform diagnostics and data analysis, with practical scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash) for automation. Experience with orchestration tools like Airflow from an operational perspective is required.
• Industry: Previous experience in the Insurance or Financial Services sector is a significant advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Permanent position
• Benefits package, including health insurance and mental health support
• Financial support for ongoing training
• Relaxed dress code at the Marionete offices
• Abundance of career paths and opportunities for advancement
• Flexible and hybrid work environment

Interview process

3 interviews

OUR PROCESS

At Marionete, we aim to make our recruitment process as fair and unbiased as possible. We use virtually in-person screenings alongside online technical tests to allow the candidate’s ability to speak for itself. By applying to this role, you confirm your willingness to participate in our recruitment process.

We endeavor to provide feedback at all stages, either directly or through your agent. We look forward to meeting you.

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