Data DevOps Manager

AB InBev is the leading global brewer and one of the world’s top 5 consumer product companies. With over 500 beer brands, we’re number one or two in many of the world’s top beer markets, including North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.

About AB InBev Growth Group

Created in 2022, the Growth Group unifies our business-to-business (B2B), direct-to-consumer (DTC), Sales & Distribution, and Marketing teams. By bringing together global tech and commercial functions, the Growth Group allows us to fully leverage data and drive digital transformation and organic growth for AB InBev around the world.

In addition to supporting well-known global beer brands like Corona, Budweiser, and Michelob Ultra, the Growth Group is home to a robust suite of digital products including our B2B digital commerce platform BEES, on-demand delivery services Ze Delivery and TaDa Delivery, and table top beer keg PerfectDraft.

We are an exceptional team, focused on understanding and supporting consumer and customer needs, harnessing new technology, and scaling growth opportunities.

About the Position

We are seeking a Data Ops Manager to lead and evolve our data operations, ensuring the reliability and scalability of our platform. This professional will play a strategic role in implementing advanced DevOps practices for data, creating a robust environment for monitoring, test automation, and high-quality (L3) support for data operations.

What you'll do:

• Data Operations L3 Management (On-Call Support): Lead the level 3 support team for data operations, ensuring high availability and proactive monitoring. The support will be provided outside business hours, with on-call rotation for maintaining critical systems.
• Implementation and Standardization of Observability: Work closely with the central operations team to develop and standardize observability practices, ensuring real-time visibility and the health of data systems across the organization.
• Quality and Automation (Q&A): Define, implement, and evolve the DevOps concept for data with a focus on quality and automation. This function includes:
  • Managing a team of Q&A Engineers dedicated to creating test scenarios, automation frameworks, and process standardization.
  • Implementing automation tools and practices that ensure the reliability of data pipelines and processes.
  • Working with multifunctional squads to incorporate Q&A and automation practices from the early stages of development, enabling safe and continuous deployment.
• Governance and Continuous Improvement: Develop and maintain data governance standards to ensure data compliance, security, and scalability.

What you'll need:

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Systems Development Analysis or similar;
• Advanced English;
• Proven experience in Data Operations, DevOps, or Data Engineering with a focus on operating and automating data pipelines.
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability (e.g., tools like Datadog, New Relic, or Grafana) and test automation practices.
• Experience with on-call processes and high-availability systems.
• Team management skills, with a track record of leading automation and process improvement projects.
• Strong knowledge of DataOps and DevOps for data, as well as CI/CD best practices applied to data pipelines.

Soft Skills:

• Effective and transparent communication with other areas and colleagues;
• Logical reasoning and analytical skills for solving complex problems;
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain high quality in work delivered;
• Strong interpersonal skills to present cases and discuss them with involved areas;
• Independence in task execution and proactivity in finding solutions;
• Ability to work as part of a team, fostering a good relationship and collaboration with the team.

Differentials:

• Experience with Azure and Databricks .
• Proven track record of implementing observability and data quality practices in complex data environments.
• Certifications in DevOps or cloud platforms (such as Azure) are a plus.

More about you:

• You’re passionate about software development and know how to ensure its quality;
• You’re motivated by building up world-class solutions that impact millions of users all over the world;
• Experienced working in an environment that uses and stimulates DevOps culture;
• You’re creative when solving problems and are continuously seeking improvements for processes and solutions;
• You can communicate clearly with your team and the company to identify issues and demands;
• You have the autonomy to recognize the current and new priorities and evaluate the impact of their outcomes in the final result.

What We Offer:

• Performance based bonus*
• Attendance Bonus*
• Casual office and dress code
• Days off*
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Discounts on Ambev products*
• School materials assurance
• Language and training platforms

Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action:

AB InBev Growth Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.