Sr. IT Analyst

Primary Location: Midland (MI, USA),Michigan,United States of America At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration.If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. About you and this role Dow has exciting opportunities for an Azure PlatformEngineer (Sr. IT Analyst) and Software Engineer (Sr. IT Analyst) located in Midland, MI or Houston, TX . You will: Make significant technical contributions to critical data initiatives within our teamat Dow. Beresponsible for designing, implementing, andmaintainingdata platforms and analytics solutions on the Azure cloud platform to enable businessobjectivesand accelerate Dow's digital transformation. Focus ondeveloping scalable and efficient data processing pipelines, implementing data integration and transformation processes, and ensuring the availability, security, and performance of data and analytics solutions. You will beworking with a cross-functional team that includesData Engineers, Analytics Engineers, and Machine Learning Engineerswhileusing: Azure DevOps PowerShell Python Azure Cloud Azure Databricks You will use expanded conceptual and practical knowledge, own a small portfolio of solutions and systems (applications) and manage a lifecycle - analysis, design, implementation/adoption, optimization, and end-of-life retirement of digital solutions, delivering advanced functional and business capabilities. Work hand-in-hand with a multi-disciplinary IT expert team (analysts/designers/developers/support) to deliver innovative digital solutions. Gather and analyze data to perform a functional and technical requirements analysis – with emphasis on experience, simplification, automation, efficiency, reliability. Oversee the development, optimization, implementation and adoption of solutions leveraging best-in-class mobile, web, desktop, cloud technologies. Identifies opportunities for innovating with digital capabilities aiming to accelerate Dow’s digital transformation. Responsibilities Designs, implements, andmaintainsscalable and reliable Azure cloud infrastructure to support our modern data platform Collaborates with a diverse teamto build and enhance our data platform to enable data collection, processing, access, usability, and monitoring Deploys Azure services usingInfrastructure as CodeandAzure DevOps Develops and deploys scalable and efficient data processing pipelines usingAzure Data FactoryandAzure Databricks Works with cross-functional teams to develop and implement cloud-based solutionsin the Application Development Lifecycle (Development / Test / Production) Ensures maintenance ofInfrastructure as Codelibraries Continuously explores and adoptsnew technologiesand best practicesto improve our data infrastructure Providestechnicalexpertiseand guidanceto team members and stakeholders EnsuresChange ManagementandConfiguration Managementstandards are implemented and executed Ensures technical, architecture, and application designs aligns to company IT architecture and security standards Requirements Analysis – Understands key business drivers in order to explore, analyze, and map business and function requirements. Experience Mapping - Maps user journeys, user experience, user stories (user features) to facilitate employee experience (EX) / customer experience (CX) transformation. IT Solution/Application/System – drives the full solution lifecycle, including functional / technical design – solution architecture, buy vs make decisions – integration of third‑party off‑the‑shelf software, develops / integrates / tests / builds solutions – with ability to operate in both waterfall and agile environment, ensures compliance to corporate standards, architecture guidelines, and information security policies Adoption - Supports implementation and user adoption Support – With guidance selects and defines supplier and team support models Performance - Defines controls, measures and KPIs for solution performance and reliability End-to-End Integration – Coordinates with other Business Process Managers and Solutions Managers for end-to-end process optimization and integration Roadmaps – Defines a solution(s) portfolio improvement and innovation roadmap with proper sequencing and prioritization of projects; Help assess resource, technology, investment needed in delivering against the roadmap Team Management - Assist Sr. Solution Manager with workload analysis for team to ensure proper resource alignment for capacity planning Core Technical Expertise DevOps orDevSecOps :Experience building and deploying cloud solutions that adhere to the core principles of DevOps orDevSecOpsprocesses and tools Concepts, how to, and best practices , along with hands on knowledge and experience in: DevOps practices and tools, understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), and familiarity with cloud services and infrastructure Infrastructure as Code (e.g.Bicep, Terraform, ARM) Strong knowledge of Azure cloud services and architecture General understanding of digital industry trends including Cloud/SaaS, Analytics, Social, and Security/Risk Management, and Internet of Things Databricks Platform Proficiency , including its components like Databricks SQL, Delta Live Tables, Databricks Repos, and Task Orchestration Cloud Orchestration: Expertise inusing Azure Data Factory (ADF), Databricks Workflows, or equivalent tools (e.g., Airflow) for complex dependency management, error handling, and end-to-end pipeline orchestration. Agility :Demonstratedknowledge and experience in Agile software development methodologies and work processes, especially Scrum Engineering Mindset and Professional Growth Technical Design Contribution: Ability to rapidly synthesize information and contribute clear, well-documented technical specifications and architectural diagrams to the design process. Feature Ownership: Demonstratedhistory of taking ownership of complex features and modules within larger projects, driving them to completion, and managing technical dependencies autonomously. Pragmatism and Initiative: A strong bias for action, coupled with a pragmatic approach to delivering stable, maintainable, and cost‑effective solutions. Communication & Influence: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical designs to both engineering peers and senior stakeholders, effectively influencing technical decisions. Preferred Skills Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform,Bicep,ARM templates)and DevOps pipelines. Experience with cloud cost management principles related tocompute(Databricks) and storage (ADLS). Experience with design and configuration of SAP ERP, SAP APO, and/or OMP technology platforms. Proficiency in system integrations, data management, and troubleshooting complex application issues. Azure DevOps pipelines, source code control and release management Your Skills Integration Services: The ability to design, configure, and support data and application integrations across systems (e.g., SAP, Azure, APIs). This includes understanding ETL processes, protocols (REST/SOAP), authentication methods, and integration platforms. Proactive Problem Solving: Identifying issues before they escalated, analyzing root causes, and applying established procedures to resolve standard technical and process‑related problems. Business Processes: Understanding how business functions operate and how technology enables or improves them. This includes partnering with analysts, developers, and business stakeholders to ensure solutions align with functional needs. Technical Support / Troubleshooting: The ability to diagnose, investigate, and resolve issues in applications, systems, integrations, or infrastructure—especially in cloud, SAP, Windows/Linux, or DevSecOps environments. Detail‑Oriented Documentation: Creating accurate, complete technical documentation—including integration specifications, solution designs, process flows, and system configurations—ensuring clarity and adherence to architecture and compliance standards. Required Qualifications A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E5 ranking or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant OR 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree. Minimum of2 yearsof professional relevant experience inCloud PlatformEngineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related field. A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process. Note: This position does not offer relocation assistance. Benefits – What Dow offers you We invest in you. Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career.You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing. Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: Equitable and market‑competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well‑being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. Competitive retirement program that may include company‑provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial‑goals. Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location). Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only). Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match. Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations. Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. Workplace culture empowering role‑based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. Competitive yearly vacation allowance. Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non‑birthing, including adoptive and foster parents). Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured. Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one‑stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey. On‑site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location). Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more. Additionally, some of our locations might offer: Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location) Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location) Carbon‑neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location) Join our team, we can make a difference together. About Dow Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high‑growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications.Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30countries and employ approximately36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately$43 billionin 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer‑centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting opens in a new tab . As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on opens in a new tab . Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. 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