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Since 2012, we've grown to become one of the leading single-family rental companies and homebuilders in the country, recently recognized as a top employer by Fortune and Great Place To Work®. At AMH, our goal is to simplify the experience of leasing a home through professional management and maintenance support, so our residents can focus on what really matters to them, wherever they are in life. The Data Engineering Release Specialist is responsible for managing and enhancing our data engineering release processes, primarily focusing on Microsoft Azure platforms, including ADF, SQL SERVER, and Databricks. Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, oversee software releases, and ensure data engineering products' efficient and successful deployment.Responsibilities:
Lead the coordination and execution of releases, minimizing disruptions to Azure-based production environments. Plan and schedule software releases in collaboration with development teams, considering dependencies, timelines, and business priorities, focusing primarily on Microsoft Azure data factories, SQL Server, and big data technologies like Data Fabric, Data Bricks, or Snowflake.
Design and maintain Azure-based deployment pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions leveraging Azure expertise. Maintain comprehensive release documentation tailored to Azure deployments, including release notes, deployment procedures, and post-release reports. Identify opportunities for process optimization and improvements within the release management process, focusing primarily on Azure environments.
Utilize in-depth knowledge of Azure Data Factory, SQL Server, GitHub, and other relevant tools to manage releases effectively, including deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Ability to analyze, identify, and fix release issues with the pipeline.
Collaborate with QA teams to develop and implement release testing strategies to ensure the highest levels of software quality.
Implement monitoring and alerting systems-specific Azure environments to detect and address post-release issues promptly.
Manage version control systems and ensure accurate versioning of code and artifacts across Azure platforms.
Facilitate rollback procedures when necessary (e.g., deployment failure – revert system back to previous version)
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
Proven experience as a Release Specialist with a strong background in Microsoft Azure, Azure Data Factory, SQL Server, Cosmos DB, GitHub, Visual Studio, and DevOps.
Proficiency in DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Experience in data engineering with knowledge of Python and SQL is a plus.
Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Strong staffing, development, and appraisal skills
Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to take prudent risks
Ability to interact effectively at all levels
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong customer, quality, and results orientation
Ability to be an effective member of project teams
Build your career with us:
At AMH, we know what it takes to feel at home. That’s not just our product; it’s also our culture. We work to maintain a people-first culture of trust, belonging, and inclusion, where our employees are empowered to collaborate and take initiative. If you’re ready to elevate your career, we hope you'll consider making your home with us. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out soon! To learn more about our workplace, please visit amh.com/careers.
For positions that are permitted or required to work remotely, employees may conduct work only within the United States and only in states where the Company is already conducting business, unless for brief periods, consistent with Company policy.
In the states of Colorado, California, Washington, and Illinois; the anticipated pay range/scale for this position is $99,760 to $124,700. Actual starting base pay within this range will depend on factors including geographic location, education, training, skills, and relevant experience.
Position is also eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.
Employees also have the opportunity to participate in medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts and/or health savings accounts; dependent savings accounts; 401(k) with company matching contributions; employee stock purchase plan; and, a tuition reimbursement program. The Company provides 9 paid holidays per year and, upon hire, new employees will accrue paid time off (PTO) at a rate of 0.0577 hours of PTO per hour worked, up to a maximum of 120 hours per year.#LI-KR1 #remote #LI-RemoteCA Privacy Notice: To learn more about what information we collect when you apply for a job, and how we use that information, please see our CA Job Applicant Privacy Notice found at http://employeeprivacy.amh.com/Applications will be accepted for a period of not less than 48 hours from the posting date
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