Cloud Platform Engineer

Gridiron IT; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 175,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Gridiron IT is seeking an Azure Cloud engineer with hands-on experience integrating data from internal and external sources to build scalable data processing systems. You will create new pipelines, transform raw data into accessible models, and own the data pipeline to support reporting and analytics products.

Familiarity with Azure data services, Databricks, and CI/CD is required. Applicants should have 3+ years of Azure experience, strong SQL, Python/Java, and experience in Agile teams;

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Azure cloud native technologies.
• Experience building ETL pipelines in Azure and data integration.
• Strong SQL and programming foundation in Python/Java.
• Experience with streaming and batching data processing.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, DevOps, and SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Own the data pipeline and support system failures.
• Design, clean, transform, and optimize data at scale for analytics products.
• Build reusable components and pipelines for reporting and data products.
• Collaborate in Agile team settings and ensure data quality.

Skills

Python/Java

SQL

Agile

ETL pipelines

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure Event Hubs

Azure Event Grid

Azure Functions

Databricks/Spark

CosmosDB

Azure SQL

Redis

Synapse

Airflow

Oozie

CI/CD

DevOps

Job description

Azure Cloud engineer with experience integrating data from both internal and external data sources to build a data processing system. Creates new pipelines and builds reusable components at scale to support reporting & analytics data products. Writes complex queries to transform raw data sources into accessible models by coding. Cleans, prepares, transforms, and optimizes data at scale for integration and consumption. Implements data management projects and restructures current web architecture. Solves complex data issues and performs root cause analysis to proactively resolve product issues. Owns the data pipeline and supports systems failures

Requirements:3+ years of hands-on experience working with Azure cloud native technologies.

• 2+ years’ experience with developing ETL pipelines in Azure using tools such as Azure Data factory, Event hubs, Event grid, Azure functions,
• 2+ years developing data engineering pipeline with Databricks or Spark
• 1+ year working with technologies such as CosmoDB, AzureSQL, Redis, Synapse
• 1+ year working with orchestration tool such as Airflow or Oozie
• Strong programming foundation with python or java
• Strong experience with SQL
• Experience working in Agile teams
• Experience working with streaming and batching solutions
• Experience working with csv, json, xml and complex structures
• Familiar with devOps process, CI/CD, security, coding standard and SDLC cycle

Preferred:

• Experience with migrations to major cloud

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $175,000 - $190,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)

Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.