Azure Data Platform Engineer

Benefit Systems International is part of the Benefit Systems capital group, operating in international markets. As part of the foreign segment, we are present in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Turkey, and Croatia. We oversee the development of our subsidiaries and provide business, legal, and IT consulting services. 

We are looking for a team player with strong communication skills, the ability to build lasting relationships, and adaptability to dynamic business environments. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy working on international projects, this opportunity is for you.

Due to the international nature of Benefit Systems International's operations, a significant portion of the work is conducted in English.

Infrastructure Management:

• Maintenance of Azure cloud-based infrastructure components (e.g., Azure Databricks, Azure SQL, Azure PostgreSQL, Azure MySQL, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure Data Factory, KeyVault, Private Link/Endpoint, ADLS, PowerBI Gateway, Linux and/or Windows servers based on virtual machine instances, EntraID, Azure Monitor, Azure Devops Agents),

• Improving the performance of Data Processing,

• Hardening of Data Platform,

• Assisting out Azure architect in projects and architectural design of IT systems,

• Contributing to building IT standards (Data access patterns, Integrations),

• Contributing to overall IT strategy of the company,

• Resolving ongoing problems and incidents according to best practices.

Network Security:

• Ensuring the security of Data Platform, using NSGs, Private Link/Endpoint, DNS resolvers,

• Monitoring threats and responding to incidents,

• Conducting log analysis and managing patches to ensure high system integrity and security.

Performance Optimization:

• Overseeing the monitoring and optimization of cloud solution performance to ensure optimal operation, resource access, cost efficiency and high availability.

Technical Support:

• Providing technical support for other engineers and business owners regarding issues related to cloud infrastructure and Azure services including work after business hours for scheduled tasks,

• Developing proactive failure handling procedures,

• Creating, updating, and implementing procedures related to system support, e.g., granting access, handling Azure service access issues, reporting problems, finding proactive resolutions.

Technological Development:

• Tracking new trends and technologies in the Azure cloud data domain, as well as evaluating whether new solutions can be effectively implemented in the organization.

Availability Control:

• Ensuring business continuity by contributing and participating in the planning and implementation of strategies related to risk and failure management,

• Planning and implementing disaster recovery and failover tests,

• Lowering risk exposure of IT systems in a pragmatic fashion.

Monitoring:

• Monitoring systems for threats, performance issues, anomalies,

• Preparing and executing proactive incident resolution procedures and executing them,

• Writing scripts to automate common incidents and changes.

Technical Requirements:

• Fluent in Azure Data environments, experienced in Azure Infrastructure,

• Familiar with ITSM/ITIL concepts (Change/Incident/Problem management),

• Understanding of networking concepts (VNETs, NSGs, VPNs, etc.), identity services (Microsoft Entra, RBAC), and security best practices.

Qualifications and experience:

• At least 4-5 years of experience in an Data Engineer, Data Platform Enginner or similar role,

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills,

• Excellent communication and teamwork capabilities,

• Fluent in English (minimum B2/C1).

Nice to have:

• Microsoft Azure Certifications on at least Associate level,

• Experience in working in international environments,

• Experience in managing Linux and/or Windows servers based on virtual machine instances, Azure Virtual Desktop, Application Gateway + WAF, PowerShell (Runbooks), Bicep),

• Understanding concepts of deploying, managing, and optimizing applications using Azure Container Apps, with an understanding of microservices architecture and the ability to leverage Azure's serverless containers efficiently,

• Skilled in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python,

• Management of M365 Online services Sharepoint, Exchange, Onedrive, Intune, Autopilot, Windows365,

• Zabbix experience.

Benefits:

• Working with excellent team with a sense of humor

• Real impact on company IT direction

• Remote, hybrid or on-site work in our modern office

• MultiSport card

• English lessons

• Lunch card

• MyBenefit cafeteria program

• Medical coverage

• Semi-annual bonuses

About our recruitment process:

The first stage of recruitment is a 30-minute online interview (screening) via MS Teams. The recruitment process consists of several stages, which we will happily explain during our first meeting.

Benefit Systems International reserves the right to contact only selected candidates.