Introduction
- Our client in the Banking industry is looking for a Cloud Engineer FinOps to join their institution.
- The Cloud Engineer FinOps will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of cloud computing, including cost optimization, cost allocation, and reporting.
- The ideal candidate should have experience with Native Azure services and FinOps, as well as insight into cloud Compute, storage, backups, infrastructure as code, cloud automation, DevOps, and Terraform.
- The candidate should be able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in Engineering, Finance, Product, etc. to enable faster product delivery while gaining more financial control and predictability
Job Responsibilities
- FinOps Management:
- Implement and manage FinOps practices to optimize cloud spending and improve cost efficiency.
- Conduct regular cost analysis, identify cost drivers, and recommend optimization strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align FinOps practices with business goals.
- Azure and AWS Expertise:
- Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing Native Azure services for building and managing cloud infrastructure.
- Stay updated on the latest Azure features and enhancements to leverage them effectively.
- Compute and Storage:
- Design, deploy, and manage compute instances and storage solutions in Azure.
- Optimize performance and costs related to compute and storage resources.
- Backups:
- Implement robust backup solutions to ensure data integrity and availability.
- Develop and maintain backup strategies in alignment with business continuity requirements.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
- Utilize Infrastructure as Code principles to automate the provisioning and management of infrastructure.
- Collaborate with development teams to integrate IaC practices into the software development lifecycle.
- Cloud Automation and DevOps:
- Implement and enhance cloud automation processes to streamline deployment and operations.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines and automate operational tasks.
- Terraform:
- Proficiently use Terraform to define and provision infrastructure as code.
- Collaborate with teams to ensure consistent use of Terraform for infrastructure management.
Job Responsibilities Continue
- FinOps practices (course called)
- cost analysis (optimising cost)
- knowledge of Native Azure/Cloud services
- Implement and manage FinOps practices to optimize cloud spending and improve cost efficiency.
- Conduct regular cost analysis, identify cost drivers, and recommend optimization strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align FinOps practices with business goals.
Essential Qualifications – NQF Level
- Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
Preferred Qualification
- Relevant IT related Degree or Diploma
Preferred Certifications
- Public Cloud Certifcation and Virtualisation certification (VMware preferable)
Minimum Experience Level
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in cloud computing, with a focus on FinOps and Native Azure services
- 2 years in FinOps experience
- 1-2 years Operational experience with Cloud Services
- 1-2 year’s experience (Chef, Terraform, Linux, Scripting, Python, other)
- Experience with cloud Compute, storage, backups, infrastructure as code, cloud automation, DevOps, and Terraform
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Technical Knowledge
- FinOps Management
- Azure and AWS Expertise
- Cloud Automation and DevOps
Professional Knowledge
- Networking Knowledge
- Storage area network infrastructure
- Database Management
- Computer Security
- Disaster Recovery & Business continuity standards
- Information Technology concepts
- Systems application Design
Behavioural Competencies
- Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
- Managing Work
- Influencing
- Innovation
- Continuous Improvement
- Initiating Action
- Collaborating
