Associate Principal Engineer

Summary

Join our Digital Product Engineering company as a Cloud Engineer and manage and optimize our Azure or AWS cloud environments. You will be responsible for cost optimization, FinOps implementation, budget management, and cloud architecture design. You will also automate processes, monitor performance, enhance security, and establish governance policies. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and staying updated on the latest cloud technologies are crucial. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of cloud architecture and automation tools. Cloud certifications are advantageous.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• At least 3-5 years of experience in managing Azure or AWS cloud environments
• Fundamental knowledge in cloud cost management, FinOps practices, and cost optimization techniques
• Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automation tools
• Some experience with cloud security best practices and compliance standards and other pillars of Cloud Well-architected frameworks Familiarity with monitoring and performance optimization tools for cloud environments
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex cloud-related issues
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams

Responsibilities

• Manage Cloud Environments: Analyze, oversee, and/or maintain Azure or AWS cloud environments to ensure optimal cost, performance, security, and scalability
• Cost Optimization: Analyze cloud resource costs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement effective cost optimization strategies
• FinOps Implementation: Learn, develop, and implement FinOps Framework and practices to monitor and control cloud expenditure while enhancing resource utilization. Budget Management
• Collaborate with teams to set, automate, and manage cloud budgets, ensuring cost adherence and efficient resource allocation
• Cloud Architecture: Design and implement cloud infrastructure, considering best practices for cost, security, and high availability
• Automation: Automate cloud infrastructure deployment, monitoring, and management processes to streamline operations
• Performance Monitoring: Implement monitoring tools and processes to proactively identify performance bottlenecks and optimize cloud resource usage
• Cloud Security: Enhance cloud security by implementing security policies, access controls, and data encryption
• Cloud Governance: Establish cloud governance policies and guidelines, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support their cloud-related requirements and initiatives
• Documentation: Develop detailed documentation of cloud configurations, processes, and best practices
• Stay Updated: Keep abreast of the latest cloud technologies, trends, and industry developments to drive continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

Cloud certifications in Azure/AWS/GCP/FinOps (optional but advantageous)