Junior FinOps Cloud Engineer
thomsonreuters
Job Description
About the Role In this opportunity as FinOps Engineer, you will:
- Create and manage cloud infrastructure in AWS or Azure using both console and IaC (Infrastructure as Code) methodologies, ensuring robust testing and resolution of issues.
- Act as a point of contact or subject matter expert for technical issues within a specific workstream, contributing to larger project goals.
- Conduct risk assessments and recommend both short-term and long-term technical solutions to business and technology stakeholders.
- Engage in troubleshooting and participate in the remediation process for a variety of technical challenges, aiding in the implementation of solutions.
- Monitor and report on project progress using Microsoft Azure DevOps, maintaining transparency and effective communication regarding project statuses.
- Actively participate in team discussions, demonstrating attentive listening and clear articulation of technical issues to aid in problem-solving.
- Investigate and endorse technical standards and best practices for cloud operations to maintain a high level of quality.
- Develop detailed project timelines with clear milestones and dependencies, providing accurate completion estimates for assigned tasks.
About You You’re a fit for the role of FinOps Engineer if your background includes:
- 1 to 2 years of experience in cloud environments, with a strong preference for AWS or Azure expertise.
- Holding at least one relevant certification: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals.
- Proficiency in server operating systems, including Windows and/or Linux.
- Proficient in Python or PowerShell scripting, with a preference for Python.
- Strong capabilities with the Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure as code (IaC) tools and practices, such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager templates.