Cégleírás / Organisation/Department
Aegon Global Technology Services (GTS) provides IT infrastructure and application support services to the Aegon businesses. GTS is responsible for the provision, support and ongoing maintenance of IT operating platforms, applications and services. There is also a strong connection with external providers necessitating vendor and service provider management. GTS is responsible for driving the technology strategy and providing IT infrastructure solutions that are in alignment with business objectives and the GTS technology strategy.
Pozíció leírása / Job description
The Cloud Cost Optimization Engineer reports into the Cloud Cost Management (Cloud FinOps) team. The team is responsible for overseeing the global and multi cloud footprint for the firm with a critical mission focused on promoting, governing, and implementing economical consumption. The Cloud Cost Optimization Engineer will partner with architects and engineers to advise on architecture and resource optimization, waste management, capacity management, KPI development and maintenance, and tagging and alerts enhancements.
Key Tasks:
The Cloud Cost Optimization Engineer will be a critical member of the team working directly with our cloud clients, leadership, and vendors:
Monitor cloud consumption in various accounts and projects to mitigate waste and to determine areas of resource efficiency
Work with account owners and engineers on an ongoing basis to advise on cloud resource setup in light of operational and financial trade-offs
Comprehend complex architectural diagrams for new and existing projects to derive cost impact and advise on the cost mechanics and alternatives of the various cloud services
Recommend savings opportunities related to cloud commitment purchases (Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, Spot, Committed/Sustained Usage, etc.)
Track utilization of cloud reservation/savings plans and work with teams to re-purpose freed up capacity
Evaluate and investigate data patterns and anomalies to derive insightful knowledge that can inform strategic and operational decisions
Leverage the cloud CMDB and other tools to advise on strategies for resource mapping, tagging, and maturity
Analyze cloud services and deployed resources volume to inform contractual negotiations relating service discounts and commitment levels
Participate in building, maturing, and governing Cost Optimization policies and best practices
Act as subject matter expert in advising on new and existing cloud services and resources across cloud vendors
Participate in automating, integrating, and maturing the Cloud FinOps team's processes and data
Elvárások / Requirements
Needed Skills:
Deep expertise in the core cloud services architecture and cost mechanics (Compute, containers, database, serverless, storage, etc.)
Advanced understanding of AWS cloud platform, Cost Explorer, Cost and Usage report, and services
Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform cloud platform, console, and services
Experience in DevOps/SRE practices such as CI/CD, IaC, and expertise with Linux and Windows stacks
Experience in cost management tactics such as enterprise wide discount programs and commitment plans (Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, Spot, Sustained Use/Committed Use Discounts...)
Successful implementation of cost optimization strategies related to storage lifecycle configuration, compute rightsizing, reduction of idle or underutilized resources, snapshot cleanups, etc.
Experience in navigating and managing cloud CMDB
Experience with 3rd party cloud optimization tools and in utilizing data from monitoring tools to advise on optimization opportunities (New Relic, Splunk, CloudWatch, etc.)
Experience with developing scripts via Python (other languages might be applicable) to implement automated cost optimization control policies
Ability to connect various services using related product APIs
Self-driven and able to work across functionally diverse teams (technical and non-technical)
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to operate successfully in a lean, agile, and fast-paced organization
Team player with a transformation mindset
+3 years of relevant work experience in a large multi million cloud environment
+5 years experience working as a cloud engineer, developer, or architect
Possess an AWS Solutions Architect certification, or ability to attain within 6 months is required
Preferred Skills:
Possess a FinOps certification, or ability to attain within 6 months
Possess an AWS Practitioner certification or ability to attain within 12 months
Past experience in working as a cost optimization engineer with successful track record in delivering substantial efficiencies and savings
Deep knowledge of Kubernetes, Serverless technologies, Elemental Media Services (Live, Connect, Package, and Convert)
DevOps experience using Terraform
Past experience working for a financial service company
Experience with implementing a successful tag governance process
Knowledge of AWS and Azure cloud platforms, consoles, and services
BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent
Amit kínálunk / Offer
Very good development opportunities in a global company
Competitive salary
Home office
Flexible working hours
Health Insurance
Yoga classes, Life Fitness discount
Training & Development opportunities
Highly people-centric environment
Workplace in a pleasant atmosphere with motivated and team-oriented colleagues
Kapcsolattartó / Information
Zsanett Horváth
zsanett.horvath@randstad.hu
or
Zsófia Sonkoly
zsofia.sonkoly@randstad.hu