Employment type: Permanent

Location: Makati City, Metro Manila

Work setup: Hybrid (open to 2x a week in the office)

Work schedule: 2PM to 10PM Manila time

Pay range: Php 60,000 to 81,000

Discover a world of endless possibilities with Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a distinguished global academic publisher and assessment organisation proudly affiliated with the prestigious University of Cambridge.

We are looking for a Cloud FinOps Engineer to join our Hosting Operations team. As a key member of our team, Your goal is to drive AWS cloud optimization within our FinOps framework and culture. This role focuses on maximizing cloud efficiency by automating cost controls, enforcing tagging compliance, and managing instance reservations and savings plans. You will collaborate with product teams to implement best practices and provide data-driven insights to senior management, ensuring informed decision-making and cost transparency.

Implement cost optimization activities as part of our Cloud FinOps framework and culture.

Why Cambridge?

At Cambridge, our unwavering commitment is to excel in education, learning, and research on a global scale. With a presence in over 170 countries, we empower millions of individuals, unlocking their potential and enabling their success. From dedicated teachers shaping young minds to visionary researchers pushing the boundaries of knowledge, we embody a relentless pursuit of enlightenment, curiosity, and understanding.

We embrace change as an opportunity for growth and progress, constantly adapting to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Collaboration and attentive listening are at the heart of our journey, as we work hand in hand with our customers and each other to innovate and discover more effective ways to achieve our goals. We believe people thrive in an environment where Trust and Empowerment are at the forefront, which is why all our new team members are provided regularisation on their first day so they can start #PursuingPotential from day one.

Joining Cambridge means becoming a part of an extraordinary institution renowned worldwide. Beyond that, you'll become a part of a vibrant and forward-thinking community that transcends tradition, fostering a culture of continuous growth and personal development. Here, we provide the right environment for you to thrive, supporting your professional journey and empowering you to reach your highest potential, that is why our pay philosophy is intricately tied to your skills and competencies, ensuring that your compensation aligns with the unique value you bring to the role you are applying for.

What can you get from Cambridge?

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from diverse branches, expanding your horizons and enriching your understanding of different cultures. We value your wellbeing and offer stability, fostering your professional and personal growth through internal and external activities and training sessions to help enrich your skillset.

Enjoy work-life balance flexibility through our range of options, including flexible schedules, hybrid work arrangements, and generous paid leave. As a regular employee on Day One, you'll have access to comprehensive healthcare benefits, ensuring your peace of mind with coverage for dependents, group life insurance, and robust well-being programs.

What will you do as a Cloud FinOps Engineer?

 As a Cloud FinOps Engineer, you will manage multiple AWS accounts and collaborate with Infrastructure Engineers, DevOps, SREs, and Service Delivery Managers within a hub-and-spoke FinOps model. Your role involves providing AWS updates, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and recommending optimization strategies to stakeholders, ensuring maximum value from cloud investments.

Your responsibilities will include:

• AWS Cost Optimization & Management
  • Monitor and analyze cloud spending across multiple AWS accounts.
  • Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities, including rightsizing, auto-scaling, and reserved instances.
  • Leverage AWS-native tools (Cost Explorer, Budgets, Trusted Advisor, cost optimization hub, pricing calculator) and third-party FinOps platforms such as Spot by NetApp.

• Financial Governance & Compliance
  • Enforce tagging policies, cost allocation rules, and governance standards.
  • Ensure proper cost attribution to teams, products, or business units.
  • Maintain cloud budget controls, alerts, and anomaly detection mechanisms.

• Automation & Engineering Integration
  • Develop and implement automation scripts for cost monitoring, optimization, and reporting with the help of our DevOps engineers.
  • Integrate FinOps best practices into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) workflows
  • Cross-Team Collaboration & Reporting
• Stakeholder Engagement & FinOps Culture
• Educating teams on cloud financial best practices to foster a cost-aware culture.
• Advocate for efficient resource utilization and operational efficiency.
• Keep stakeholders updated on AWS pricing changes, new services, and cost management strategies.

What makes you the ideal candidate for this role?

The following will help you be an ideal candidate for this post:

• Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, FSx, and EFS.
• AWS and/or FinOps Foundation certifications (preferred).
• Proficiency in reporting and data analysis.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams

If you are driven by the art and science of Cloud FinOps Engineer and desire to be part of a globally renowned institution that celebrates innovation, embraces inclusion, and empowers learners, we invite you to pursue your potential with us.

Deadline of application submission is on March 11^th, 2024, but may close early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Whilst not essential, it is very advantageous if you submit a Cover Letter alongside your CV.

Please review the attached job description for further details on the role.