Country/Region:  US
Requisition ID:  18541
Work Model:  Hybrid
Position Type:  Permanent
Salary Range: 
Location:  US - NJ - BIRLASOFT OFFICE

Title:  Program Manager

Description: 

Job Description: AWS Tech Lead with Databricks Knowledge

 

Overview:

An AWS Tech Lead with Databricks SME (Subject Matter Expert) knowledge is responsible for designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based infrastructure on AWS and supporting data solutions using Databricks. The role involves leading a team to ensure scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud services while integrating data pipelines and analytics solutions.

 

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Cloud Infrastructure Management:
    • Design, implement, and maintain AWS cloud solutions, including VPCs, EC2 instances, S3 storage, RDS, and networking configurations.
    • Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and backup solutions for cloud environments.
    • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or CDK.

 

  • Data Solutions with Databricks:
    • Serve as a Databricks SME, guiding the architecture and implementation of ETL pipelines, data lakes, and machine learning workflows using Databricks on AWS.
    • Optimize Databricks clusters for performance, cost, and security.
    • Integrate Databricks with other AWS services like S3, Redshift, and Glue for seamless data processing.

 

  • Leadership and Team Collaboration:
    • Lead a team of cloud engineers, providing mentorship and technical guidance.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, analysts, and developers to understand requirements and translate them into scalable cloud and data architectures.
    • Manage project timelines, ensuring timely delivery of cloud and data solutions.

 

  • Security and Compliance:
    • Implement best practices for cloud security, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and VPC security.
    • Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and internal security policies.
    • Conduct regular security audits and optimize cloud configurations to reduce risk.

 

  • Performance Optimization and Monitoring:
    • Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting using AWS CloudWatch, Datadog, or similar tools.
    • Analyze system performance and provide recommendations for improvement.
    • Troubleshoot complex issues related to cloud infrastructure, data pipelines, and Databricks clusters.

Minimum Skills and Qualifications:

  • Technical Skills:
    • Strong expertise in AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, VPC, CloudFormation, IAM, etc.).
    • Proficiency with Databricks, including building and managing data pipelines, data lakes, and machine learning models.
    • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
    • Knowledge of big data technologies like Apache Spark, Hadoop, or Delta Lake.
    • Proficient in programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python, SQL, Scala).
    • Experience with CI/CD pipelines for deploying cloud infrastructure.

 

  • Soft Skills:
    • Strong leadership and project management skills.
    • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
    • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
    • Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Certifications:

  • Required:
    • AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)
    • Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark

 

  • Preferred:
    • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
    • AWS Certified Big Data – Specialty or AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty
    • Databricks Certified Professional Data Engineer