Azure Databricks/Senior Business Analyst

Job description

Some careers shine brighter than others.

If you're looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Senior Business Analyst.

In this role, you will:

• Architect and deploy scalable Databricks solutions on Azure.
• Develop and implement data pipelines, ETL processes, and machine learning workflows using Databricks and Azure services.
• Monitor Databricks performance and optimize configurations for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Implement best practices for data storage, processing, and analysis to ensure optimal performance.
• Ensure Databricks environments comply with security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and manage data encryption, access controls, and other security measures.
• Perform regular maintenance tasks, including updates, patches, and backups.
• Provide advanced technical support for Databricks-related issues and act as the escalation point for complex problems.
• Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and analysts to design and optimize data workflows.
• Work with IT and DevOps teams to integrate Databricks with other Azure services and tools.
• Develop and deliver training sessions for internal teams on Databricks best practices and new features.
• Document architectures, configurations, and procedures for knowledge sharing and future reference.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong technical documentation capabilities.
• Agile framework and delivery lifecycle management.
• Team based development capabilities and ability to manage personal deliverables.
• Experience with multi-cloud environments and hybrid cloud strategies.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps
• Databricks Certified Associate Developer or equivalent certification.
• Relevant Azure certifications, such as Azure Data Engineer Associate or Azure Solutions Architect
• In-depth knowledge of Databricks architecture, Spark, and Delta Lake.
• Proficiency in managing and optimizing Databricks clusters and jobs.
• Experience with deploying and managing Databricks on Azure, including integration with Azure Data Lake, Azure SQL Database, and other Azure services.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, SQL, and Scala.
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and ETL processes.
• Strong understanding of Azure infrastructure and services, such as Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, and Azure Networking.
• Azure Database and data platform
• Database Services, including Azure SQL and Cosmos DB
• Monitoring, Diagnostics, and Analytics with Azure Monitor
• Azure Data Factory and Data Pipeline Orchestration
• Azure Synapse Analytics and Data Warehousing
• Data Modeling and Database Design
• Power BI and Data Visualization
• MongoDB Experience a plus

You'll achieve more when you join HSBC.

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Issued by – HSDI