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Nedbank Group Limited is a bank holding company that operates as one of the four largest banking groups in South Africa. The company's shares have been listed on the JSE Limited since 1969. The group offers a wide range of wholesale and retail banking services through four main business clusters, namely Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking, Nedbank Retai...
Job Purpose
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
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