Senior Platform Engineer

JR Spain; La Coruña; Híbrido; EUR 35.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An innovative company is looking for a Data Platform Administrator to manage and optimize their modern data stack built on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in data operations, deep knowledge of Azure services, and hands-on skills in platform administration tools like Snowflake, Kafka, and Airflow. This permanent position offers competitive compensation, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a flexible work environment.

Servicios

Health insurance

Mental health support

Financial support for ongoing training

Flexible work environment

Relaxed dress code

Formación

• Solid experience in Data Platform Administration or Data Engineering within Azure environment.
• Proficiency with core Azure services like Data Lake and Active Directory.
• Hands-on experience with Snowflake, Kafka, Fivetran, and Airflow is required.

Responsabilidades

• Administer and optimize Snowflake data warehouse and manage Kafka and Fivetran operations.
• Govern the Azure Data Lake, ensuring reliable data access and security.
• Act as technical point of contact for integration issues, collaborating with various teams.

Conocimientos

SQL

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Data Operations

Platform Management

Azure Knowledge

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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 Marionete offices
• Numerous career paths and opportunities for advancement
• Flexible and hybrid work environment

Interview process:

3 interviews

OUR PROCESS:

At Marionete, we aim for a fair and unbiased recruitment process. We use in-person screenings and online technical tests to evaluate candidates. By applying, you agree to participate in this process and understand that your data will be handled securely and in compliance with GDPR. We will provide feedback at all stages.