Senior Data Platform Engineer

About Position: We are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to architect, build, and manage enterprise-scale data platforms that power advanced analytics and AI initiatives. This role blends cloud engineering, DevOps automation, and data platform administration to deliver secure, scalable, and cost-efficient solutions across Azure and AWS environments. You will lead efforts to optimize Databricks and Snowflake platforms, enforce governance and compliance, and implement automation that accelerates delivery and improves reliability. - Role: Senior Data Platform Engineer - Location: Pune, Hyderabad, Bangalore - Experience: 10 to 12 Years - Job Type: Full Time Employment What You'll Do: - Architect and manage Databricks and Snowflake environments on Azure, including workspace setup, cluster policies, user access, and cost governance. - Perform advanced DBA tasks: performance tuning, storage optimization, compute resource management. - Monitor platform health and proactively resolve issues across multi-cloud environments. - Integrate data platforms with other cloud services and enterprise systems. - Lead Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) development using Terraform, ARM templates, or CloudFormation. - Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for platform components using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins. - Automate operational tasks: user onboarding, job orchestration, resource scaling, and alerting. - Develop reusable tools and scripts in Python, PowerShell, or Bash. - Implement monitoring and observability solutions using Azure Monitor, Datadog, or Prometheus/Grafana. Expertise You'll Bring: - 10+ years of experience in data platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps automation. - Deep technical expertise in managing and optimizing Databricks and Snowflake platforms on Azure (and optionally AWS). - Strong proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM templates, or CloudFormation. - Hands-on experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins. - Advanced scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation and tooling. - Proven ability to implement monitoring and observability using Azure Monitor, Datadog, Prometheus, or Grafana. - Solid understanding of RBAC, audit logging, and security best practices across cloud platforms. - Experience enforcing data governance, cataloging, and compliance with standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC2. - Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills across multi-cloud environments. - Excellent communication and leadership abilities to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive platform strategy. Benefits: - Competitive salary and benefits package - Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications - Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies - Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards - Annual health check-ups - Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment: Persistent Ltd. is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds. - We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles. - Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities. - If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment Let's unleash your full potential at Persistent - "Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."