Cloud Engineer (FinOps) - Cloud Enablement Office

Our opportunity

The role of Cloud Engineer (FinOps) operates in the Cloud Enablement Office (CEO) team and overall within our Cloud Acceleration & Transformation team. This role has a particular emphasis on Finance Operations (FinOps) in the public cloud. The Cloud Acceleration & Transformation (CA&T) team is a cross-functional group responsible for developing and managing the cloud strategy, governance, and best practices that the rest of the organization can leverage to transform the business using the cloud.

The CEO is recognised as the conduit for internal customers of Zurich’s multi-cloud platform to accelerate cloud adoption across the business and manage the roadmap for cloud migrations. The CEO product portfolio spans Advisory & Enablement, FinOps, Risk & Compliance and Education. The Cloud Engineer - FinOps role would appeal to a person who enjoys variety and developing opportunities within an evolving global function. 

Your role

As a Cloud Engineer (FinOps) your main responsibilities will involve

• Deliver FinOps operational process around invoicing, billing/chargeback, cost optimisation and cost controls
• Perform FinOps analytics to enhance decision making processes and improving products and services around business cases, budgets, spend, cost savings and more
• Maintain, develop and enhance FinOps solutions enabling lean operations for Zurich applications
• Manage FinOps KPIs to demonstrate how cloud services align with the business objectives
• Contribute to Cloud adoption programs, DevOps and Cloud value initiatives.
• Continuous alignment with Product Owners, Engineering and Operations functions with the cyclical development of an iterative cloud road map to plan for ongoing changes to services\platforms as technologies emerge and new features are requested by users
• Maintain and nourish the engagement with Finance teams supporting the CA&T function
• Contribute to cloud risk and compliance governance processes, ensuring CA&T obligations and responsibilities are upheld continuously
• Manage all stakeholders in a trusted advisor capacity
• Show initiative, own issues, and take on challenges on behalf of CEO and wider CA&T team
• Become familiar with wider IT, CA&T Services and processes
• Become familiar with and adhere to Zurich security and architecture policies

Your Skills and Experience

As a Cloud Engineer (FinOps) your skills and qualifications will ideally include:

• 3+ years’ experience delivering cost management in AWS or Azure environments, usage and billing services with relevant associated certifications
• Financial management in AWS or Azure public cloud services in a large-scale enterprise environment
• Proficiency with a Cloud FinOps specialist tool and/or Azure and/or AWS cost management services
• Python, API integration, Azure DevOps or JIRA platform skills would be beneficial
• Knowledge of Cloud service provider billing and invoicing process
• Relevant degree or diploma programme of study
• Project, program or service delivery management experience in virtual/cloud infrastructures
• Proven ability to succeed in collaborative work environments using Agile methodologies

What we offer?

 As well as a competitive salary and a yearly bonus we offer:

• Option to work abroad up to 25 days yearly
• Over 300 euros to set up your home office and additional monthly home office allowance
• Wide range of internal and external trainings, including free English, German and Spanish classes depending on the needs
• Ticket restaurant or flexibility to exchange it for other benefits
• Life, accident, and Health Insurance
• Collective Life Retirement Plan
• 2000 referral bonus if you bring other talented people like you
• Special banking and insurance conditions plus Exclusive Employees discounts
• Functional diversity benefits
• Events: summer and Christmas party, different activities like hiking, investment, beach volley club and many more
• No dress code

#LI-Hybrid

Primary work location is Barcelona, Poblenou. Please apply with your CV in English.

Who we are

Looking for a challenging and inspiring work environment where you can make a difference? At Zurich millions of individuals and businesses place their trust in our products and services every day. Our 53,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, enabling, businesses and communities to face a world of risk with confidence. Imagine if you could help people do this all over the world. You’d give them confidence and reassurance by protecting what they love most. It’s a big challenge, but you will be supported by a world-class team who believe in helping you to reach your full potential and deliver on our promises.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Zurich we are an equal opportunity employer.  We attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.

So be challenged. Be inspired. Help us make a difference.

You are the heart & soul of Zurich! 
 

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right? 

We highly value the experience and know-how of our employees and offer a wide range of opportunities across business areas to encourage you to apply for new opportunities within Zurich when you are ready for your next career step. 

Let’s continue to grow together!

• Location(s):  ES - Barcelona 
• Schedule: Full Time
• Recruiter name: Alvaro Gallego Zazo