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The Cloud Platform Engineer will design, implement, and manage Azure-based infrastructure and Databricks environments to ensure system scalability and performance. The role involves collaborating with development teams to support data workflows, monitoring system health, and resolving infrastructure-related incidents.
ABOUT GREYSTAR
Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
About the role:JOB DESCRIPTION
What You Will Do:
Azure Architecture and Resource Management:
Design, implement, and manage Azure solutions to meet technical and operational needs.
Documentation: Maintain comprehensive network and server documentation, including infrastructure diagrams, server configurations, standard operating procedures, and incident reports
Optimize Azure resource configuration for performance, cost and security.
Monitor the health and reliability of Azure resources, ensuring high availability.
Continuously monitor network/server performance, using advanced network management and server administration tools to identify issues proactively.
Monitor and manage the health, performance, and availability of our applications running on Azure (including ADF pipelines).
Support for Application Development Teams:
Collaborate with development teams to align Azure architecture with application requirements.
Provide guidance on best practices for Azure resource provisioning, scaling, and configuration.
Enable teams to leverage Azure services, including DataBricks, for analytics and data workflows.
Incident Detection and Response: Detect and analyze network and server anomalies, security threats, and performance bottlenecks. Initiate incident response procedures and coordinate with relevant teams for swift resolution.
Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve infrastructure, network/server-related issues, escalate complex problems to higher-level teams, and maintain detailed incident documentation.
Azure Databricks Expertise:
Set up and manage Azure Databricks environments for big data processing and advanced analytics.
Support and optimize Databricks pipelines for data engineers and scientists.
Effectively Troubleshoot and resolve Databricks-related challenges.
DevOps and Infrastructure Management:
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scripts using Terraform.
Implement DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring.
Streamline workflows by collaborating with IT and operations teams.
Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution:
Act as the primary point of contact for Azure-related issues within the project.
Investigate, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues in collaboration with development and operations teams.
Implement preventive measures to minimize downtime and disruptions.
Continuous Improvement:
Analyze trends and metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
Identify and implement cost optimization opportunities within Azure infrastructure and services.
Conduct regular reviews of Azure cost management using cost management tools.
Stay updated on emerging Azure technologies, AI and and cloud computing trends to drive innovation.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency and scalability.
Technical Pre-screening test and technical interview will be required for all candidates
Overall Qualifications
Proven experience as an Azure Architect or Senior Systems Engineer with hands-on Azure solution implementation.
Proficiency with monitoring tools such as Datadog, Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics, or similar.
Strong expertise in Azure Databricks, including setup, configuration, and optimization.
Proficiency in Azure services such as App Services, Function Apps, CosmosDB, Storage, Networking, Azure DevOps, and Security.
Expert in troubleshooting and resolving Azure-related issues.
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep.
Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or similar.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, business management information systems, or equivalent experience. Advanced degree preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines in an Azure environment.
Experience with cloud cost management strategies.
Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Data Engineer Associate) are highly desirable.
Knowledge of network security practices and regulatory compliance
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The salary range for this position is $140,000 -$160,000 annually.
Additional Compensation:
Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.
Robust Benefits Offered*:
*Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.
Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Greystar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
This position may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States except the state of Alaska.
Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to AskHR@greystar.com.
ANTICIPATED CLOSING DATE
November 30, 2026This date may be subject to change due to evolving business needs.
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