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The Azure DataOps Lead will be responsible for leading the operational delivery, automation, and governance of Azure-based data platforms for enterprise clients. This role involves managing L1/L2/L3 operations, driving proactive monitoring, ensuring SLA adherence, and enabling seamless collaboration between Data Engineering, Cloud, and Business teams. The ideal candidate combines hands-on Azure Data Platform expertise, strong DataOps process management, and team leadership skills to ensure operational excellence, cost optimization, and continuous improvement across customer environments.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and manage the Azure DataOps function, ensuring smooth daily operations, incident resolution, and performance stability across production data platforms
Oversee data pipeline orchestration and automation using Azure Data Factory (ADF), Synapse Analytics, Databricks, and Logic Apps
Implement CI/CD pipelines for data workflows using Azure DevOps or equivalent automation tools
Drive incident, problem, change, and request management processes aligned with ITIL best practices
Coordinate with L1/L2 support teams for escalations, RCA preparation, and client communication
Maintain governance for data quality, access control, and compliance using Azure Purview, Key Vault, and RBAC
Collaborate with Data Architects and Cloud Engineers to design scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient Azure data solutions
Ensure 24/7 operational readiness through proactive alert monitoring, performance tuning, and preventive maintenance
Contribute to automation initiatives using PowerShell, Python, or ARM templates to reduce manual efforts and improve system reliability
Partner with customer stakeholders to report on SLAs, KPIs, RCA summaries, and provide technical recommendations for improvement
Support onboarding and knowledge transition for new clients and ensure documentation consistency across environments
Mentor and upskill the DataOps L1/L2 teams, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and process discipline
Requirements:
8–12 years of total IT experience with at least 3–5 years in Azure DataOps or Data Engineering leadership
Hands-on expertise with key Azure Data Services, including: Azure Data Factory (ADF)
Azure Synapse Analytics
Azure Databricks
Azure SQL Database / SQL Managed Instance
Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 (ADLS)
Strong understanding of DataOps concepts
Experience in monitoring and alerting using Log Analytics, Application Insights, and Azure Monitor
Working knowledge of incident management, RCA documentation, and operational reporting
Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting performance issues and identifying optimization opportunities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across global teams
Nice to have:
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
Proficiency across the Azure stack, including Azure SQL Database, Azure Key Vault, Azure Monitor, and Azure Event Hub
Experience with Power BI, DataBricks Notebooks, or ML Ops pipelines is a plus
Experience working in managed services environments with 24/7 rotational support models