Technical Lead - Azure DevOps and Databricks

Cairo, Egypt (Hybrid - 4 days onsite)

1.5 -2.0 Million EGP base salary (DOE)

Full-time | Permanent

( + Transportation Allowance + Strong benefits package)

About the Company

We have partnered with a large, internationally recognised organisation operating across multiple global markets, with a strong presence in digital transformation and enterprise technology. The business is investing heavily in modern data platforms, cloud infrastructure, and scalable DevOps capabilities to enable data-driven decision-making at scale.

As part of its continued growth, the organisation is building out a cutting-edge data platform within its Digital & Technology function, leveraging Azure and Databricks to empower teams across the business to develop, deploy, and manage data products efficiently and securely.

The Role

The organisation is seeking a highly experienced Technical Lead - Azure DevOps & Infrastructure.

This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps processes, with a strong focus on Azure Databricks environments .

The successful candidate will act as the technical authority for DevOps and infrastructure, working closely with product managers, architects, and engineering teams to translate architectural vision into practical, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Mandatory Technologies (Non-negotiable):

Azure
Databricks
Terraform

Technical Leadership & Delivery

Design, build, and evolve CI/CD pipelines and Azure-based data platform environments
Lead infrastructure automation using Infrastructure-as-Code ( Terraform )
Oversee and optimise Azure services, including Databricks and related components (Data Factory, Data Lake, etc.)
Translate architectural guidelines into actionable implementation plans
Ensure platform reliability, security, performance, and cost optimisation
Act as the primary technical point of contact for stakeholders
Support platform operations, incident management, and continuous improvement initiatives

People Leadership & Collaboration

Partner with Product Managers to prioritise and deliver backlog items
Provide technical direction and ownership for the DevOps & Infrastructure team
Mentor engineers and promote engineering best practices
Support onboarding, team development, and capability growth
Set objectives, provide feedback, and conduct performance reviews
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture

Required Skills & Experience

6+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or software engineering
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services
Proven production experience with Azure Databricks and data platform environments
Deep expertise in Terraform and Git
Strong experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (YAML-based systems)
Solid understanding of Azure networking and secure connectivity (VNets, subnets, private endpoints)
Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
Strong knowledge of DevOps, DevSecOps, and cloud architecture principles
Experience leading technical teams and managing engineers
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and mentoring skills

Nice to Have

Experience with Azure Data Factory, Data Lake, or similar services
Familiarity with monitoring/security tools (e.g. Dynatrace, SonarCloud, AquaSecurity)
Azure or Databricks certifications
Experience working in SAFe / Agile environments
Familiarity with Azure DevOps for backlog and delivery management
Experience with enterprise ITSM tools (e.g. ServiceNow)

What’s on Offer