Calamos Investments ยท 3 weeks ago
Data Operations Engineer
Naperville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$110K/yr - $130K/yr
2+ years expCalamos Investments is a diversified global asset and wealth management firm offering innovative investment strategies. They are seeking a talented Data Operations Engineer to maintain the operational integrity of their enterprise data platform, ensuring smooth data pipeline performance and resolving issues as they arise.
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Responsibilities
Monitor data pipeline performance, job execution, and system health using observability tools and dashboards
Respond to data pipeline alerts and incidents within defined service level agreements (SLAs)
Investigate and troubleshoot data quality issues, pipeline failures, and system anomalies
Perform root cause analysis on operational incidents and document findings
Participate in on-call rotation to provide support for production systems
Optimize and support large-scale ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks (PySpark, Spark SQL, Delta Lake)
Coordinate production deployments and releases with the Data Engineering team
Maintain and execute operational runbooks and standard operating procedures
Identify opportunities to improve pipeline reliability, performance, and efficiency
Work with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and operational needs
Manage incident tickets and service requests through Jira Service Management
Communicate status updates on incidents and issues to technical and non-technical leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field
2-4 years of experience in operational data management
Proficiency in Python and SQL for data manipulation and analysis
Experience with operational support, monitoring, alerting, and incident management
Demonstrated ability to debug and troubleshoot complex technical issues under pressure
Experience with query optimization and performance tuning
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Preferred
Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
Familiarity with Databricks Unity Catalog, Delta Live Tables, and Workflows
Experience working with ticketing and service desk applications (Jira Service Management, ServiceNow, etc.)
Knowledge of CI/CD practices and deployment automation
Experience with data observability and monitoring tools
Background in financial services or investment management industry
Familiarity with .NET development
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
Understanding of data governance and security best practices
Possess enthusiasm for technology outside of work-related activities
Benefits
Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and employer-paid short and long-term disability)
Retirement benefits (401(k) and profit sharing)
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Other wellness benefits
Company
Calamos Investments
Calamos Investments is a global investment firm committed to excellence in investment management and client services.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2004-10-28IPO
Leadership Team
John Koudounis
Chief Executive Officer
Dan Dufresne
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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