Data Engineer III Opportunity at Rackspace

Rackspace is seeking a seasoned Data Engineer III to manage and operate on high-end systems like Azure Data Lake Storage, Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and many more. If you have the skills and experience in Azure environments and are ready for a challenging role, read on for more details about your next career move!

Key Responsibilities:

As a Data Engineer III, you will:

• Provide Level 3 operational support including resolving pipeline issues, proactive monitoring, and RCA and retrospection of issues.
• Perform updates and create runbooks as required, manage entitlements, and make configuration changes to batches and infrastructure.
• Control pipeline runs for scheduled maintenance and implement on-demand changes based on instructions from the data engineering team.
• Address user requests and coordinate with the L3 team when necessary.
• Conduct DR testing twice a year and ensure weekly synchronization between Dev and Prod data.
• Represent the team in weekly change board meetings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

We’re looking for candidates who have:

• Proven ability in working with Azure Data Lake Storage, Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Snowflake, and other similar technologies.
• Experience in reading and writing SQL and stored procedures.
• Strong configuring, managing, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills.
• Effective communication skills, capable of conveying technical information clearly and persuasively.
• The ability to work well within a team and foster an inclusive environment.

Job Complexity and Supervision:

This role demands sharp problem-solving skills and the capacity to manage multiple tasks efficiently under moderate supervision.

Experience and Education:

Applicants should have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• At least 6+ years of hands-on experience in configuring and managing Azure data analytics solutions.
• Prior Azure environment experience is highly desirable.

Physical Demands and Work Schedule:

The job operates in a general office environment requiring schedule flexibility to include working weekends and holidays as needed for 24/7 operations. Occasional travel might be necessary, less than 10%.

Policy Compliance:

The successful candidate will be responsible for adhering to all company security policies and procedures, along with other related standards and practices.

Do you think you are the perfect fit for the Data Engineer III position at Rackspace? Apply today and join our team in pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation.