Azure DataOps Lead
India - GurgaonFull-TimeLeadOther
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Required Skills & Experience
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
Soft Skills
- Strong leadership with a proactive and analytical mindset.
- Effective communicator with the ability to manage global stakeholders.
- Team-oriented with a focus on mentoring and capability building.
- Process-driven approach with commitment to continuous improvement.
- Strong sense of accountability and delivery excellence.
