Cloud Platform Engineer (Remote)

We are seeking a skilled Platform Engineer with 5+ years of experience in Azure, Snowflake, and Drools rules engine to design, build, and manage a robust data and application platform. This role will involve creating scalable solutions for data integration, processing, and application rule execution that align with business needs and compliance standards. You’ll collaborate closely with data engineering, software development, and architecture teams to streamline processes, optimize infrastructure, and ensure secure data management across the platform.

Responsibilities

• Platform Development & Management: Design and implement scalable, secure platform solutions on Azure, leveraging Snowflake for data warehousing and Drools for business rule management.
• Data Integration: Develop and manage data pipelines, ETL processes, and integrations with Snowflake and other Azure data services.
• Rule Engine Management: Implement, configure, and optimize Drools rules engine for application logic and business rules.
• Infrastructure Automation: Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management using Azure DevOps, ARM templates, or Terraform.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure platform security, data privacy, and compliance with relevant standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) across Azure and Snowflake.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and resilience of platform components.
• Collaboration & Documentation: Work with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, document processes, and provide training on platform tools and practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Expertise

• 5+ years of experience in Microsoft Azure services (Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Azure Functions, etc.)
• Proficient in Snowflake data warehouse management, including SnowSQL, Snowpipe, and performance optimization.
• Knowledge of Drools (or CAMUNDA or similar rules engines) for managing business rules and workflows.

Programming & Scripting

• Proficiency in Python, SQL, Java, or Scala for data processing and automation.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IAC) tools such as Terraform or ARM templates.

DevOps & CI/CD

• Familiarity with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

• Troubleshooting abilities and experience with performance tuning in Azure and Snowflake.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with technical and non-technical teams.
• Organizational and project management abilities.

Compensation

Hourly Rate Range - $40-$60/ hr

Benefits Offered

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Application Deadline

Applications accepted until 10/30/2025 at 11:59 PM CST

We are an Equal Pay Employer. All employment decisions, including compensation, benefits, hiring, training, and promotions, are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to ensuring equal pay for equal work and regularly review our compensation practices to promote fairness, equity, and transparency across our organization.