Spectrum’s Product and Technology team creates, develops, and operates the nation’s fastest mobile service, most reliable Internet service, most viewed live TV app, and the most advanced WiFi, serving millions of users and devices. We are transforming the next era of connectivity and entertainment experiences. Our goal in the Software Development Information Technology organization is to help Spectrum succeed by securely and rapidly delivering the best and most efficient technology in support of our business. We do this through a mix of delivery teams, operations functions, and corporate shared services like Architecture, End-to-End Test and Security.
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As a Sr FinOps Engineer on this team you will be responsible for cost and operational effectiveness in AWS infrastructures by engaging with video development teams to help transform the way they utilize AWS services, manage, and optimize spending. This role will be in direct contact with cross-functional teams to implement cloud cost management strategies and best practices for adoption and cost savings techniques.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Generate and provide recommendations on how teams can optimize their usage of AWS services, provide cost-related insights, metrics, and measure KPIs to track progress and closely working with stakeholders to ensure ongoing success.Engage with cross-functional teams to help implement cloud cost management strategies and best practices for adoption and cost savings. Serve as a subject matter expert on FinOps projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and being accountable for the outcome of the project. Assist stakeholders in identifying cost saving opportunities and provide recommendations for optimization. Research, development, implement, troubleshoot, and create strategies for cloud cost optimization and provide governance. Analyze variance between actual spending and budgeted amounts and provide insights and corrective actions. Collaborate with business planning team to ensure accurate financial forecast and continuously explore new tools and technologies that can enhance FinOps capabilities.Develop relevant automation, documentation, processes, and standardization of FinOps process and establish cost conscious culture within development teams.WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM
Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Must possess demonstrated verbal and written communication skills Thorough understanding of the Agile Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)Demonstrated leader that can facilitate and build team consensus and interact with both the leadership and the implementation teams Ability to write clear technical documentation for use by developers and testersAbility to work under limited direction and handle multiple assignments simultaneouslyRequired Education
Bachelor’s Degree or technical field or related work experience
Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years
Dynamic scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, or Groovy – 5 years Linux or other Unix systems – 5 years
Preferred Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to provide explanation and application of public cloud and cost models, basic FinOps vocabulary, concepts, processes, basic financial and accounting knowledgeAdvanced Excel knowledge and experience - proficiency with sophisticated formulas, pivot tables, automation, and complex reportingStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and metricsExcellent organizational and project management skills Understanding of cloud economics and pricing modelsEffective communication skills with master of presenting ideas in a clear, concise manner to technical and non-technical audiences Ability to write clear technical FinOps process for use by stakeholdersPreferred Education
FinOps certification AWS Cloud Certifications such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or AWS Solution Architect Associate
Preferred Related Work Experience and Number of Years
Experience in a FinOps, cloud financial management, or similar role – 5 yearsExperience implementing cloud cost optimizations initiatives and cloud FinOps best practicesExpert understanding of AWS cloud infrastructure, AWS Cost Explorer, best practices, governance, monitoring, alerting, automation, and FinOps frameworkExperience working with large-scale cloud systems, cloud architecture patterns, AWS saving plans and their cost implicationsExperience working with Parking tool to park AWS instances when not in use to eliminate waste and reduce idling time Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting and forecastingSPECTRUM CONNECTS YOU TO MORE
Innovative Tools & Tech: Work with high-performing software and applications on the forefront of the digital telecommunications industry.Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology will power your career as you move up or around the company.Supportive Teams: Who you are matters here. And, we aim to foster an inclusive workplace where every person is empowered to bring their best ideas.Total Rewards:See all the ways we invest in you—at work and in lifeApply now, connect a friend to this opportunity or sign up for job alerts!
This job posting will remain open until 2024-Apr-28 05:00 PM (MST) and will be extended if necessary.
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