Azure Data Engineer

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• Strong experience in Kusto / Azure Data Explorer cluster management
• Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF) pipelines
• Experience managing HDInsight clusters
• Experience supporting Azure Service Fabric clusters (Knowledge is also ok)
• Knowledge of Azure monitoring tools (Log Analytics, Azure Monitor, Alerts)
• Experience with incident management processes and production support
• Experience with Azure DevOps / CI-CD pipelines
• Knowledge of data engineering concepts and big data platforms
• Scripting experience in PowerShell / Python
• Familiarity with cloud security and access management

Experience

• 47 years of experience in Azure Data Platform / Cloud Operations
• Experience supporting production environments and incident management

Soft Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a 24x7 operational support model if required
• Good communication and documentation skills
• Ability to coordinate with multiple teams during incidents

JD:

Centific is seeking a strategic and technically proficient Enterprise Business Application Manager to lead the development, implementation, and lifecycle management of enterprise-wide business applications. This role is central to executing Centific’s vision of human-centric, AI-powered digital transformation, with a strong emphasis on aligning technology platforms to business logic, stakeholder needs, and measurable impact.

Key responsibilities:

Strategic Alignment

• Translate Centific’s vision of bridging humans, businesses, and technology into actionable enterprise application strategies.
• Collaborate with business units to define application roadmaps that drive operational excellence and digital innovation.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Conduct requirement gathering sessions with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Model business logic into scalable application features and enhancements.
• Ensure applications reflect the Voice of Business (VOB) and Voice of Customer (VOC).

Application Development & Support

• Oversee development, configuration, integration, and support of enterprise applications (e.g., Dynamics 365, Workday).
• Drive continuous improvement through Agile delivery, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure SLA compliance.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of developers, analysts, and support engineers.
• Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and growth aligned with Centific’s Global Framework.

Governance & Optimization

• Ensure applications meet Centific’s security, privacy, and compliance standards.
• Leverage analytics to monitor utilization, performance, and cost efficiency.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise application management, including ERP, HRIS, CRM platforms.
• Proven experience with platforms such as Dynamics 365, Workday, Salesforce, or SAP.
• Experience building LOB (line of business application) based on ERP as back end, (no need to implement the ERP system)
• Strong understanding of business processes across finance, HR, operations, and sales.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices.Preferred Skills:
• Passion for building or enabling agentic AI applications—systems that autonomously plan, reason, and act to support business workflows.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Knowledge of data governance, integration frameworks, and API ecosystems.
• Certifications in PMP, ITIL, or relevant enterprise application platforms.

Preferred Skills:

• Passion for building or enabling agentic AI applications—systems that autonomously plan, reason, and act to support business workflows.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Knowledge of data governance, integration frameworks, and API ecosystems.
• Certifications in PMP, ITIL, or relevant enterprise application platforms.