Senior Platform Engineer - Azure & Databricks
Top Benefits
About the role
About our client
Our client is a major, highly regulated global enterprise in the Banking and Financial Services industry. They are currently undergoing one of their most significant enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, focusing heavily on driving data-enabled decision-making, AI innovation, and technology modernization. They foster an inclusive, agile culture that empowers employees to reach their fullest potential, supported by comprehensive growth opportunities and bias-free practices.
Key Note & Application Instructions
TO APPLY, send your current CV directly to SHERYL.SAN.LORENZO@RANDSTADDIGITAL.COM. Please note: Due to high application volumes, only candidates who meet the outlined requirements will be contacted for further discussion.
Role Overview
Our client is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to act as an infrastructure "mechanic" to build, standardize, and automate a fairly new, net-new Databricks platform on Microsoft Azure from the ground up. The core mission of this role is to design the underlying cloud architecture and governance that will support large, multitenant enterprise teams. In your first 6-12 months, you will make an immediate impact by heavily automating the environment using Terraform, making the platform production-ready, and ensuring highly scalable, secure deployments across the enterprise Data & AI landscape.
Main Responsibilities
Own the technical direction across Azure and Databricks, specifically focusing on advanced Azure networking/security architecture and Databricks platform governance. Design and develop reusable Terraform modules to consistently and scalably provision Azure native resources and Databricks workspaces. Implement robust CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and analytics workloads utilizing Terraform, Docker, and Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions. Troubleshoot and resolve platform performance issues promptly to meet strict SLOs, leading major incident response and root-cause analysis. Deploy advanced logging and observability solutions, standardizing ingestion to Log Analytics and building custom alerting to reduce Mean Time To Recovery (MTTR). Mentor junior engineers on cloud best practices, promoting a strong culture of automation, documentation, and continuous learning.
Must-have required skills and experience
10 to 15+ years of overall IT experience operating within large, highly regulated enterprise environments (Banking & Financial Services preferred). 5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, specifically requiring deep knowledge of Azure networking (VNets, Private Endpoints, NSGs, UDRs, Azure Firewall). 5+ years of experience administering Databricks on Azure, with an absolute must-have requirement of Unity Catalog administration. 5+ years of experience building and deploying Infrastructure as Code (IaC), strictly utilizing Terraform (Terraform modules, Terraform Cloud/Enterprise). 5+ years of CI/CD automation experience (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) and container technologies (Docker, AKS). A proven background as an infrastructure builder (a "mechanic") who sets up platforms, rather than a Data Engineer (a "driver") who solely uses the platform to build data pipelines.
Nice-to-have skills
Experience with ARM/Bicep for Infrastructure as Code. Scripting and development experience utilizing Go.
Logistics & Compensation
Location/Work Mode: Hybrid - 3 days per week on-site (with the potential to move to 4 days) in a downtown Toronto core office. Employment Type: Full-time. Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000+ base salary (commensurate with level and experience), plus a 10%-12% target performance bonus.
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About Celerity - now Randstad Digital
Welcome to Randstad Digital Advisory, formerly known as Celerity. In 2017, Randstad acquired Celerity, and over the last two years, we've been forging a strong partnership with Randstad's technology operating company. In August, we proudly teamed up with them to launch Randstad Digital. We're thrilled to announce that we've made the decision to fully integrate, with Celerity becoming the Advisory Services arm of Randstad Digital. This exciting evolution brings us a global presence, a growing client base, and increased resources, as well as the opportunity to provide valuable advisory services to Randstad’s clients.
💡 Our Mission Randstad Digital Advisory is your trusted digital enablement and consulting partner. We specialize in accelerating transformation for businesses by delivering tailored strategies, innovative solutions, and strategic partnerships that unlock the full potential of your business objectives. We firmly believe that it's no longer a question of whether your organization should embrace digitalization but how quickly you can operationalize your strategy to gain a competitive advantage.
🔧 What We Do Our expert teams in IT Strategy, Customer Experience, Operational Excellence, and Enterprise Agility are dedicated to facilitating digital transformation across every facet of your organization. From reshaping customer engagement to optimizing internal processes and harnessing the power of data for future insights, we're here to guide you every step of the way. Our approach is built on everyday innovation, resulting in lasting results achieved in months, not years, so your business can thrive in today's ever-changing environment.
🌐 Learn More Discover how Randstad Digital Advisory can help you thrive in the digital era. Visit our website for more information: www.randstaddigital.com/expertise/advisory-services
Join us on this exciting journey of transformation, and let's shape the future of your business together!
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Senior Platform Engineer - Azure & Databricks
Top Benefits
About the role
About our client
Our client is a major, highly regulated global enterprise in the Banking and Financial Services industry. They are currently undergoing one of their most significant enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, focusing heavily on driving data-enabled decision-making, AI innovation, and technology modernization. They foster an inclusive, agile culture that empowers employees to reach their fullest potential, supported by comprehensive growth opportunities and bias-free practices.
Key Note & Application Instructions
TO APPLY, send your current CV directly to SHERYL.SAN.LORENZO@RANDSTADDIGITAL.COM. Please note: Due to high application volumes, only candidates who meet the outlined requirements will be contacted for further discussion.
Role Overview
Our client is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to act as an infrastructure "mechanic" to build, standardize, and automate a fairly new, net-new Databricks platform on Microsoft Azure from the ground up. The core mission of this role is to design the underlying cloud architecture and governance that will support large, multitenant enterprise teams. In your first 6-12 months, you will make an immediate impact by heavily automating the environment using Terraform, making the platform production-ready, and ensuring highly scalable, secure deployments across the enterprise Data & AI landscape.
Main Responsibilities
Own the technical direction across Azure and Databricks, specifically focusing on advanced Azure networking/security architecture and Databricks platform governance. Design and develop reusable Terraform modules to consistently and scalably provision Azure native resources and Databricks workspaces. Implement robust CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and analytics workloads utilizing Terraform, Docker, and Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions. Troubleshoot and resolve platform performance issues promptly to meet strict SLOs, leading major incident response and root-cause analysis. Deploy advanced logging and observability solutions, standardizing ingestion to Log Analytics and building custom alerting to reduce Mean Time To Recovery (MTTR). Mentor junior engineers on cloud best practices, promoting a strong culture of automation, documentation, and continuous learning.
Must-have required skills and experience
10 to 15+ years of overall IT experience operating within large, highly regulated enterprise environments (Banking & Financial Services preferred). 5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, specifically requiring deep knowledge of Azure networking (VNets, Private Endpoints, NSGs, UDRs, Azure Firewall). 5+ years of experience administering Databricks on Azure, with an absolute must-have requirement of Unity Catalog administration. 5+ years of experience building and deploying Infrastructure as Code (IaC), strictly utilizing Terraform (Terraform modules, Terraform Cloud/Enterprise). 5+ years of CI/CD automation experience (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) and container technologies (Docker, AKS). A proven background as an infrastructure builder (a "mechanic") who sets up platforms, rather than a Data Engineer (a "driver") who solely uses the platform to build data pipelines.
Nice-to-have skills
Experience with ARM/Bicep for Infrastructure as Code. Scripting and development experience utilizing Go.
Logistics & Compensation
Location/Work Mode: Hybrid - 3 days per week on-site (with the potential to move to 4 days) in a downtown Toronto core office. Employment Type: Full-time. Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000+ base salary (commensurate with level and experience), plus a 10%-12% target performance bonus.
Not the right fit? Search for Platform Engineer jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About Celerity - now Randstad Digital
Welcome to Randstad Digital Advisory, formerly known as Celerity. In 2017, Randstad acquired Celerity, and over the last two years, we've been forging a strong partnership with Randstad's technology operating company. In August, we proudly teamed up with them to launch Randstad Digital. We're thrilled to announce that we've made the decision to fully integrate, with Celerity becoming the Advisory Services arm of Randstad Digital. This exciting evolution brings us a global presence, a growing client base, and increased resources, as well as the opportunity to provide valuable advisory services to Randstad’s clients.
💡 Our Mission Randstad Digital Advisory is your trusted digital enablement and consulting partner. We specialize in accelerating transformation for businesses by delivering tailored strategies, innovative solutions, and strategic partnerships that unlock the full potential of your business objectives. We firmly believe that it's no longer a question of whether your organization should embrace digitalization but how quickly you can operationalize your strategy to gain a competitive advantage.
🔧 What We Do Our expert teams in IT Strategy, Customer Experience, Operational Excellence, and Enterprise Agility are dedicated to facilitating digital transformation across every facet of your organization. From reshaping customer engagement to optimizing internal processes and harnessing the power of data for future insights, we're here to guide you every step of the way. Our approach is built on everyday innovation, resulting in lasting results achieved in months, not years, so your business can thrive in today's ever-changing environment.
🌐 Learn More Discover how Randstad Digital Advisory can help you thrive in the digital era. Visit our website for more information: www.randstaddigital.com/expertise/advisory-services
Join us on this exciting journey of transformation, and let's shape the future of your business together!