Azure Cloud Engineer

Akkodis, CA
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About the Role

Akkodis is looking for two experienced Azure Cloud Engineers to join a high-performing team focused on building and optimizing cloud-native data and analytics platforms. These roles will play a key part in designing, deploying, and managing scalable solutions using Azure services, Databricks, and Kubernetes, with a strong emphasis on automation and data governance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure and data pipelines using Azure services.
  • Develop and maintain scalable data solutions using Azure Databricks and Unity Catalog.
  • Build and orchestrate data workflows using Azure Data Factory (ADF).
  • Deploy and manage containerized applications using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
  • Write clean, efficient, and reusable code in Python for automation, data processing, and integration tasks.
  • Collaborate with data engineers, architects, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment.
  • Implement security, monitoring, and governance best practices across cloud environments.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure, data pipelines, and application deployments.

About the Candidate (Expectations and Nice to Have Skills)

  • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including core services and networking.
  • Proficiency in Azure Databricks, including cluster management, notebook development, and Delta Lake.
  • Experience with Unity Catalog for data governance and access control.
  • Solid understanding of Azure Data Factory for ETL/ELT pipeline development.
  • Experience deploying and managing workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
  • Strong programming skills in Python, especially for scripting, automation, and data manipulation.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools is a plus.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, agile environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Data Engineer) are a plus.
  • Experience in financial services or other regulated industries is preferred.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Terraform, Helm) is advantageous.
  • Knowledge of data security, compliance, and governance frameworks is also desirable.

About the Company

Akkodis is a recognized player in the Canadian tech industry, particularly known for its commitment to innovation and excellence. The company values a team-oriented culture, promoting collaboration and professional growth while focusing on delivering high-quality solutions to clients.