Data Operations Engineer

Job Summary: Calamos 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. 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 Qualifications: Required: • Bachelors 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 Company: Calamos Investments is a global investment firm committed to excellence in investment management and client services. Founded in 1977, the company is headquartered in Naperville, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.

Created: 2026-03-05