Azure Support Lead

Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Lead Operations Engineer to oversee and support our Data and Analytics (DNA) platform in a mission-critical environment. This role is responsible for delivering Level 2 (L2) and Level 3 (L3) support for the Data and Analytics team, ensuring stability, performance, and continuous improvement of our data platforms and processes.

The position operates within a rotational shift model, covering 8 hours per day, 5 days a week, to ensure uninterrupted support during critical processing hours. As a senior member of the team, you will lead offshore operations, act as the primary escalation point, and drive operational excellence through automation, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities :

• Operational Leadership : Lead and mentor a team of offshore engineers supporting DNA production, QA batch jobs, and applications. Ensure seamless operations across shifts and act as the primary escalation point for critical issues.
• Production Support & Incident Management : Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues related to data, systems, and applications. Drive root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions to prevent recurrence.
• System Monitoring & Performance Optimization : Monitor job schedules, application performance, and system health using enterprise tools. Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Environment Management : Administer and maintain EIM environments across Azure and BI platforms. Lead environment refreshes, cutovers, and release activities for major and minor deployments.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing : Develop and maintain comprehensive support documentation. Provide training and guidance to team members to foster knowledge growth and operational maturity.
• Continuous Improvement : Identify opportunities to enhance system reliability, automate manual processes, and improve support efficiency. Champion best practices in production support and DevOps.
• Stakeholder Collaboration : Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, QA, and business stakeholders. Work with Microsoft support to resolve Azure-related issues.

Qualifications

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position&aposs scope and function in the company.

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Skills Required

Power Bi, Powershell, Tidal, Autosys, Sql, Sap Bw, Git, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Cognos, Databricks, Azure, Python