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 data platforms, including:
- Fivetran
- Kafka
- Streaming platform
- Airflow
- Snowflake
ensuring a reliable and efficient environment for all data operations.
Requirements
- Administer the Snowflake data warehouse (on Azure), including user/role management, resource monitoring, cost optimisation, and security controls.
- Manage and operate Kafka / Confluent Cloud platform, including topic management, cluster health monitoring, and ensuring reliable real-time data streams.
- Administer Fivetran platform, managing connectors, data pipelines, and ensuring reliable source/destination integration.
- Manage Airflow environment, including DAG deployment, connection management, and workflow monitoring.
- Govern Azure Data Lake (ADLS Gen2), managing access controls, storage policies, and ensuring it serves as a reliable raw data landing zone.
- Act as a technical point of contact for platform issues, liaising with security, network, and infrastructure teams within Azure ecosystem.
Ideal Candidate Profile & Experience
- Solid experience in Data Platform Administration, Data Operations, or Data Engineering within Azure.
- Deep hands-on experience with Azure services like Data Lake, Active Directory, VNet, NSGs, and Private Endpoints.
- Platform expertise in Snowflake, Kafka, Fivetran, and Airflow management and troubleshooting.
- Good understanding of platform integration patterns within Azure, including VNet peering, firewalls, and authentication protocols.
- Strong SQL skills, scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash), and experience with orchestration tools like Airflow.
- Previous experience in the Insurance or Financial Services sector is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and permanent position
- Health insurance and mental health support
- Financial support for ongoing training
- Relaxed dress code at Marionete offices
- Career development opportunities
- Flexible, hybrid work environment
Interview Process
Three interviews, with a focus on fair and unbiased assessment, including online technical tests. By applying, you agree to participate in our recruitment process and data handling in accordance with GDPR. We aim to provide feedback at all stages.