Site Reliability Engineer (Azure) - Global Insurance Firm

Randstad is partnered with global insurance firm in their search for a highly skilled Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with a focus on Azure Cloud and Data Management tools. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining the reliability, availability, and performance of mission-critical data systems, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Cosmos DB, and other cloud-native technologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and scaling of data management tools, while improving system observability, automation, and incident response.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain Cloud Infrastructure: Design, build, and manage resilient Azure infrastructure and services supporting large-scale data pipelines and systems.
• Monitoring & Incident Response: Implement robust monitoring and alerting systems for data pipelines and Azure services. Respond to incidents and troubleshoot issues related to uptime, performance, and data availability.
• Automation & Continuous Improvement: Automate repetitive tasks and create self-healing systems by implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, or Azure Bicep.
• Collaboration: Work closely with data engineers, DevOps, and software developers to ensure smooth operation and reliability of data tools, optimizing performance and scalability.
• Capacity Planning & Scaling: Monitor system capacity and performance metrics, adjusting resources for cost-effectiveness and ensuring systems can handle future growth and spikes in data flow.
• Security & Compliance: Implement best practices for securing data pipelines and ensuring adherence to industry regulations and compliance requirements.
• Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor, analyze, and improve system performance and availability by implementing caching strategies, load balancing, and other optimization techniques.

-Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Maintain clear documentation on system architecture, incident response procedures, and service health metrics. Share knowledge within the team to foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in an SRE role or similar position.
• Strong experience in deploying, managing, and monitoring Azure Cloud environments, particularly with data management tools.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Cosmos DB, and related data technologies.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices (e.g., Terraform, Azure Resource Manager, or Azure Bicep).

Skills:

• Proficient with Azure monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights).
• Strong experience in building CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps or Jenkins.
• Solid understanding of containers (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless computing (Azure Functions).
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with DevOps and Agile methodologies.