Junior Software Engineer- Cloud Cost Optimization

About this role

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We are seeking a Software Engineer 2 to join our cloud cost optimization team. This role is ideal for early-career professionals who are eager to learn and grow in Azure-based data engineering. You will work closely with senior engineers and architects to help build, maintain, and optimize data pipelines and analytics solutions using Databricks and Azure services.

Work Style: This position's work style is remote from any of the locations listed below. You must reside in close proximity to one of these locations:

IT Hub Location Options: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Louisville, KY; Nashville, TN; Tampa, FL; or the New York City Metro area.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data pipelines and notebooks using Azure Databricks under senior guidance.
• Assist in monitoring cloud spend and resource utilization using Unravel and Azure tools, identify cost anomalies, investigate usage spikes, and collaborate with senior team members to implement cost optimization solutions and provide visibility to leadership.
• Monitor Databricks jobs and clusters, escalating performance or cost issues as needed.
• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and cloud architects on data and cost optimization initiatives.
• Troubleshoot data pipeline failures and performance issues.
• Follow data governance, security, and coding best practices.
• Document solutions, processes, and lessons learned.
• Continuously learn and apply new programming skills and technologies to meet evolving project needs.
• Handle assignments with increasing complexity and scope.
• Develop an understanding of systems, technology, and organizational structure within the company.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience.

Required Skills

• Experience with Python and SQL.
• Han...