Lead Cloud Engineer - Data Hosting

About the position:

Chevron invites applications for the role of Cloud Engineer - Data Hosting within our team in India. This position supports Chevron’s data hosting environment by delivering modern digital data hosting capabilities in a cost competitive, reliable, and secure manner. This position will provide broad exposure to the application of technology to enable business with many opportunities for growth and professional development for the candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure data hosting solutions on Azure
• Develop and maintain data architectures, including data models, data warehouses, and data lakes
• Refine data storage and extraction procedures to enhance performance and cost-effectiveness

• Uphold stringent data security measures and ensure adherence to relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements. • Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand and address their data needs

• Monitor and troubleshoot data hosting environments to ensure high availability and reliability
• Streamline data workflows and operations through the automation capabilities of Azure Data Factory and comparable technologies
• Design, develop, and deploy modular cloud-based systems
• Develop and maintain cloud solutions in accordance with best practices

Required Qualifications:

• Must have bachelor’s degree in computer science engineering or related discipline
• At least 2 years of experience in data hosting for both on-premises and azure environments. 10-15 years of experience
• Microsoft AZ900 Certification
• Proficient in utilizing Azure data services, including Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Lake Storage, and Azure Data Factory
• In-depth understanding of cloud infrastructure, encompassing virtual networks, storage solutions, and compute resources within Azure
• Extensive hands-on experience with Azure services such as Azure SQL Database, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Data Lake, and Azure Synapse Analytics
• Well-versed in on-premises storage systems from vendors like NetApp, Dell, and others
• Skilled proficiency in scripting languages like Ansible, PowerShell, Python, and Azure CLI for automation and management tasks
• Comprehensive knowledge of Azure security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and compliance standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency in architecting, deploying, and managing secure and scalable data hosting solutions on the Azure platform
• Extensive experience in developing and maintaining robust data architectures, including data models, data warehouses, and data lakes, utilizing Azure services
• Expertise in optimizing data storage and retrieval processes for superior performance and cost efficiency within Azure environments
• In-depth knowledge of data security protocols and compliance with industry standards and regulations, with a focus on Azure cloud compliance
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to address their data needs using Azure's capabilities
• Strong track record of monitoring and troubleshooting Azure data hosting environments to ensure high availability and system reliability
• Skilled in automating data workflows and processes using Azure Data Factory and other Azure-based automation tools
• Experience in designing, developing, and deploying modular, cloud-based systems, with a particular emphasis on Azure solutions
• Commitment to maintaining cloud solutions in alignment with Azure best practices and continuously integrating Azure's latest updates and features
• Possession of Azure certifications, such as the Azure Data Engineer Associate or Azure Database Administrator Associate, with a preference for candidates holding the Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification or equivalent advanced credentials

Chevron ENGINE supports global operations, supporting business requirements across the world. Accordingly, the work hours for employees will be aligned to support business requirements. The standard work week will be Monday to Friday. Working hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm or 1.30pm to 10.30pm.