Data Platform Specialist - Team Leader

What makes you a great fit?

Key technologies

SQLITIL processesCI/CDAzure Data Factory

·       Recent experience with SQL and SQL optimization techniques.

·       General knowledge of ITIL processes

·       Understanding of the Service Desk processes and support lines

·       Hands-on experience with BI tools for reporting and analysis

·       Strong skills in database development

·       Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD implementation.

·       Familiarity with Azure Data Factory, particularly in pipeline creation and maintenance

·       Familiarity with stored procedures

Nice to have

AzureDatabricksSnowflakePython

·       Knowledge of cloud technologies such as Azure, Databricks, or Snowflake is a plus

·       Familiarity with Python would be an advantage

Soft skills

• Analytical Thinking
  Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to drive business decisions.
• Problem-Solving Skills
  Proactively identify and resolve issues related to BI systems, ensuring smooth operations and data accuracy.
• Effective Communication
  Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders clearly and concisely, fostering understanding and collaboration.
• Attention to Detail
  Meticulous in data validation, report generation, and ensuring data quality across BI platforms.
• Team Collaboration
  Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in cross-functional teams, coordinating with IT, business analysts, and other stakeholders.
• Adaptability and Continuous Learning
  Open to learning new tools and technologies in the rapidly evolving BI landscape and adjusting to changing business needs.
• Experience in leading technical teams or mentoring junior team members.
• Ability to delegate tasks, set priorities, and support the development of team capabilities.
• Confidence in making technical and organizational decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in engaging with business stakeholders and presenting team outcomes.

What will you do?

• Monitor the operation and processes of data ingestion into the Data Warehouse.
• Solve problems, resolve requests, and handle them in the IT support ticket system.
• Signal deviations, report disruptions, intervene, and solve identified issues in functionality, reliability, speed, and capacity.
• Perform basic platform and user administration.
• Maintain contact and collaboration with colleagues and business users.
• Test and implement new platform functionalities.
• Support DevOps processes and implement CI/CD pipelines (include Azure Data Factory pipelines)
• Create reports and implement changes to existing solutions using Power BI.
• Develop and optimize databases, including creating stored procedures and tables, executing ad hoc queries, and maintaining the database repository.
• Coordinating the work of the Data Platform team, including planning and executing both operational and development tasks.
• Representing the team in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting team development through coaching and mentoring.
• Contributing to the definition and execution of the data platform strategy.
• Monitoring team performance and initiating process improvements where needed.