DATA PLATFORM DEVOPS ENGINEER (JOI)

Hungary - Budapest

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DATA PLATFORM DEVOPS ENGINEER (JOI)

Location: Budapest, remote

Salary: competitive

Type of work: contractor

Tasks:

Platform Engineering & Architecture
- Design, build, and maintain the Microsoft Fabric data platform infrastructure, including OneLake, Data Warehouse,
- Lakehouse, Data Factory pipelines, Real-Time Intelligence, and Power BI environments
- Implement and manage platform architecture supporting data engineering, data science, analytics, and business
- intelligence workloads across the organization
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, Azure Resource Manager templates, or similar tools for consistent, repeatable deployments
- Architect multi-region, scalable solutions within Microsoft Fabric to support global humanitarian operations
- Design and implement OneLake storage structure, shortcuts, mirroring configurations, and data lake optimization strategies
- CI/CD & Deployment Automation
- Build and maintain comprehensive CI/CD pipelines for Microsoft Fabric workspaces using Azure DevOps
- Implement automated deployment strategies utilizing Fabric REST APIs, Git integration, Fabric deployment pipelines, and fabric-cicd tools
- Manage source control integration with Microsoft Fabric workspaces, establishing branching strategies and deployment workflows across development, test, and production environments
- Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes for all Fabric components
- Develop and maintain deployment rules, parameterization strategies, and environment-specific configurations
Platform Maintenance & Operations
- Perform ongoing maintenance of Microsoft Fabric platform components including capacity management, workspace administration, and item lifecycle management
- Monitor platform health, performance metrics, and resource utilization using Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, or integrated Fabric monitoring capabilities
- Implement comprehensive observability and alerting framework covering logs, metrics, and traces across the entire data platform
- Conduct regular platform updates, patches, and upgrades while minimizing disruption to users and maintaining system stability
- Manage disaster recovery procedures, backup strategies, and business continuity planning for critical data assets
- Optimize platform performance through capacity planning, resource allocation, and cost management strategies
Security, Governance & Compliance
- Implement and enforce security controls using Microsoft Purview for data governance, classification, and protection across the Fabric ecosystem
- Configure and maintain role-based access controls (RBAC), row-level security, column-level security, and OneLake folder/table-level permissions
- Establish and enforce data sensitivity labeling, information protection policies, and data loss prevention (DLP) measures
- Integrate Microsoft Entra authentication, manage service principals, and implement managed identities for secure platform access
- Ensure compliance with global regulatory frameworks including GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO standards through automated controls and auditing
- Implement network security measures including conditional access, private endpoints, customer-managed
- encryption keys, and secure data sharing protocols
- Monitor and respond to security incidents, conducting regular security assessments and vulnerability management
Automation & Scripting
- Develop automation scripts using Python, PowerShell, Bash, and Azure CLI for routine operational tasks and platform management
- Create custom tooling and utilities to enhance platform capabilities and improve developer experience
- Automate data pipeline orchestration, monitoring, alerting, and incident response workflows
- Build self-service capabilities enabling data engineers and analysts to work autonomously while maintaining governance standards
Collaboration & Support
- Work closely with data engineers, data scientists, business analysts, and application developers to understand requirements and optimize platform functionality
- Provide technical guidance and support for Fabric workspace management, data pipeline development, and platform best practices
- Collaborate with IT security and compliance teams to ensure platform aligns with organizational security policies
- Participate in incident response and troubleshooting efforts, conducting root cause analysis and implementing preventive measures
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, sharing knowledge, and promoting DevOps practices across teams
Documentation & Knowledge Management
- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for infrastructure configurations, deployment procedures, and operational processes
- Develop runbooks, standard operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides for common platform operations
- Document architecture decisions, security controls, and governance frameworks for audit and compliance purposes
- Maintain up-to-date inventory of platform components, dependencies, and integration points
Duties applicable to all staff
- Work actively towards the achievement of IFRC’s goals.
- Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles.
- Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.

Requirements:

Degree in in computer science, information security, data science, or related field
5+ years of experience in DevOps, platform engineering, or site reliability engineering roles
3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and Azure DevOps
Strong experience with Microsoft Fabric or related Microsoft data platforms (Power BI, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory)
Proficiency in scripting and programming languages including Python, PowerShell, Bash, and SQL
Deep understanding of CI/CD principles and tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
Experience with cloud blob data services (Azure Storage, AWS S3, GCP Cloud Storage) and cloud managed relational databases (Azure SQL, Amazon RDS, GCP Cloud SQL)
Hands-on experience with monitoring and observability tools (Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Datadog)
Understanding of storage ACLs, network security, encryption, identity management, and cloud security best practices
Experience deploying and managing Microsoft Fabric workspaces, capacities, and items
Knowledge of OneLake architecture, shortcuts, mirroring, maintenance, and security
Proficiency in designing scalable ETL/ELT architectures and data pipeline orchestration strategies
Knowledge of Delta Lake, Parquet (and other modern data formats), optimization techniques such as partitioning/clustering
Technical Excellence: Deep understanding of data lakehouse architecture, medallion
patterns, and data mesh organizational frameworks
Strong expertise in data security, encryption, identity management, and privacy controls (GDPR, HIPAA, row/column-level security)
Knowledge of monitoring, observability, and performance optimization techniques for data platforms
Knowledge of Microsoft Entra, including service principals
Knowledge of Fabric notebooks (PySpark and Python) and pipelines (and relevant APIs)
Familiarity with big data (Hadoop) database design, optimization, and relational/nonrelational data models
Understanding of Microsoft Purview for data governance, cataloging, and lineage management
Problem-Solving: Ability to break down complex challenges into solvable problems
Communication: Excellent in translating complex technical concepts to executive and non-technical stakeholders
Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work and influence effectively across organizational boundaries and disciplines
Continuous Learning: Drive to stay current with rapid cloud security and data and AI fiel evolution
Attention to Detail: Precision in code quality, data validation, and model documentation
Demonstrated strategic thinking and ability to align technical decisions with business
objectives, and to maintain hands-on credibility while leading
Project and portfolio management capabilities, sequencing complex initiatives with dependencies
Fluent spoken and written English

Good to have:

Certifications for Microsoft Azure (Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator, Azure Data Engineer)
Expertise in Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, ARM templates,
CloudFormation)
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud services (AKS, EKS, GKE)
Strong knowledge of data warehousing, data lakes, lakehouse architectures, and ETL/ELT processes
Familiarity with Fabric REST APIs and SDK for automation and integration
Experience with Fabric Git integration and deployment pipelines
Knowledge of Power BI administration and deployment best practices
Background in multi-region or multi-cloud data architecture deployments
Experience in humanitarian, international development or non-profit work
Knowledge of real-time analytics, streaming architectures, and event-driven data processing
Familiarity with machine learning operations (MLOps) and AI workload integration
Familiarity with agile development practices and iterative model improvement
Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic

To apply for this opportunity, please register your CV, or for more information call +36 30 650 0484 Judit Orosz