Azure Data Platform Administrator / Infrastructure & Middleware Support Engineer

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We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Azure Data Platform Administrator / Infrastructure & Middleware Support Engineer with 5+ years of experience in managing enterprise data platforms, Azure cloud infrastructure, Databricks environments, Unix servers, and middleware support activities.

The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Azure Data Pipeline administration, Azure Databricks Workspace management, Serverless implementation in Databricks, Azure Infrastructure support, Azure Cost Optimization, Firewall and IP Whitelisting activities, and Unix/Linux server administration. Experience in Solace Publisher & Subscriber administration and Azure DevOps will be an added advantage.

The candidate will be responsible for platform administration, infrastructure monitoring, security configurations, production support, cost optimization initiatives, access management, networking coordination, and ensuring high availability of enterprise data systems.

External Skills And Expertise

Key Responsibilities

Administer and support Azure Data Pipeline environments
Manage and maintain Azure Databricks Workspaces, clusters, and platform capacity
Implement and manage Serverless capabilities in Databricks
Optimize Databricks workloads for performance and cost efficiency
Perform Azure Cost Optimization activities including monitoring, usage analysis, and resource optimization
Handle provisioning, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Azure Infrastructure
Perform Unix/Linux server administration and maintenance
Manage and support Firewall configurations, network access controls, and security policies
Handle IP Whitelisting requests and connectivity troubleshooting
Coordinate with network, security, and infrastructure teams for access management
Monitor system health, uptime, and platform performance
Support production incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures
Manage user access, permissions, and security configurations
Support deployment and release activities across environments
Perform backup, patching, upgrades, and maintenance activities
Administer and support Solace Publisher and Subscriber environments
Work closely with Data Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, and DevOps teams
Maintain operational documentation, SOPs, and support procedures
Participate in on-call support and maintenance activities