Azure DevOps ConsultantApplication Deadline: 31 January 2025
Department: Delivery
Employment Type: Contract / Temp
Location: South Africa
Reporting To: Tom Bruce
DescriptionRole - Azure DevOps Consultant
Location - remote; ideally Cape Town
A bit about us...
Snap Analytics is a high-growth data analytics consultancy with offices in the UK and India, and a growing contract team in South Africa. We work with enterprise clients to simplify complex data and drive business value. We're customer-centric in our approach and dedicated to helping organisations achieve their strategic goals through innovative cloud analytics solutions.
We pride ourselves on using our innovative Snap 360 delivery framework, combined with a strong culture of teamwork and knowledge-sharing, to consistently deliver exceptional results and ensure 100% customer satisfaction.
Joining Snap at this exciting stage of growth offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact. As a rapidly expanding consultancy, you'll have the chance to shape our direction and play a key role in driving our success and strategy forward.
A bit about the role...
As an Azure DevOps Consultant, you'll be responsible for the effective deployment, configuration and maintenance of an infrastructure hosting Databricks and associated tools and services. You'll work closely with our platform and data engineering teams to ensure the seamless operation of our systems and infrastructure.
Here's a breakdown of what you'll be doing...Infrastructure as Code (IAC):
o Implement and maintain infrastructure as code (IAC) using Terraform Enterprise.
o Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration to ensure consistency and scalability.
Version Control and CI/CD:
o Manage code repositories using DevOps and implement CI/CD pipelines.
o Automate deployment processes and ensure code quality and security.
Configuration Management:
o Utilize Ansible for configuration management and automation.
o Maintain system configurations and ensure consistency across environments.
o Manage containerised services via Azure.
Databricks Administration:
o Administer Databricks from the Azure platform.
DevOps Best Practices:
o Implement and promote best practices for security, compliance, and cost management in Azure.
o Collaborate with the team to improve DevOps processes and workflows.
This role is for you if you have...o Proven experience in DevOps roles, including expertise with Terraform, DevOps, Git.
o Azure certification(s) is a plus.
o Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.).
o Strong understanding of CI/CD concepts and tools (e.g. Jenkins).
o Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
o Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
o Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools.
o Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
It's useful (not a must) if you have exposure to...
o Knowledge of data modelling methodologies.
o Experience with BI tools such as Power BI.
Something to note…
Here at Snap, our values drive us. So, aligning with them is incredibly important. Our values are – be Smart, be Nice, be Accountable, be Passionate. Be SNAP.
So, what does being SNAP look like? Bringing positivity and enthusiasm to the workplaceBeing dynamic and proactive, always ready to tackle new challengesHaving a strong attention to detail, ensuring excellence in everything you doHaving a strong desire to learn and share knowledgeAll applicants are welcome!
Research shows that some may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. However, your unique experience, skills, and passion are what set you apart, so, we'd love to hear from you even if you don't hit all the skills above.
If you need any adjustments made to our process, let us know so we can provide the right support and ensure you can perform at your best!
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