Kortext
*Kortext – The UK’s #1 student learning content and engagement platform *
*Job title:* *Cloud Platform and FinOps Architect *
*Location: Remote (UK or Canada) *
Kortext is an exciting and fast-growing tech business in the education sector. As the UK’s #1 student learning content and engagement platform partnering with over 100 UK universities and many more worldwide, we need great people to join our team. Our purpose is to support universities in their mission to educate the next generation of difference-makers!
*Key responsibilities*
o Lead the design and implementation of our cloud-based infrastructure and
services, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
o Develop and implement financial optimization and cost management strategies
for our cloud operations, leveraging the FinOps framework and best practices.
o Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to understand their cloud
infrastructure and service needs, and design solutions that meet their
requirements.
o Manage a team of cloud engineers and architects, providing guidance and
mentorship on cloud technologies, FinOps practices, and architecture best
practices.
o Evaluate new cloud technologies and services, and make recommendations on
their suitability for our organization.
o Ensure compliance with relevant security, privacy, and data protection
regulations, and implement best practices for cloud security and data
management.
o Develop and maintain a roadmap for our cloud platform and FinOps
capabilities, and communicate it to relevant stakeholders.
o Develop and maintain infrastructure automation tools and processes to enable
continuous integration and deployment
o Monitor and maintain the performance, security, and availability of cloud
infrastructure services
o Create and maintain documentation for cloud infrastructure components and
processes
*Key skills & Requirements*
o Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
o Minimum of 7 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing
cloud-based infrastructure and services, preferably in a leadership role.
o Strong understanding of cloud technologies, including public, private, and hybrid
clouds, containerization, microservices, and serverless computing.
o Experience with FinOps practices and frameworks, such as AWS Well-Architected
Framework, Azure Architecture Center, or Google Cloud Architecture Framework.
o Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate
effectively with other departments and stakeholders.
o Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize
tasks and manage competing demands.
o Knowledge of relevant security, privacy, and data protection regulations, and
best practices for cloud security and data management.
o Experience with agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, is
a plus.
o Certifications in either Microsoft or AWS, such as AWS Certified Solutions
Architect or Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Security,
Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals.
*Kortext Benefits *
*Flexible working*
We appreciate that individuals’ situations can vary for childcare, studying or many other reasons.
With that in mind, we can offer flexibility within hours to accommodate this.
*Extended Healthcare Benefits and Healthcare Spending Account *
We have an excellent benefits package that employees are eligible to enroll in after their first three months of employment.
*Remote working*
We offer remote working contracts for all Canadian team members.
*21 days Holiday*
We offer 21 days of vacation (pro rata for part-time team members)!
*Learning and development *
We offer a range of L&D, regular refresher training, coaching and mentoring, buddy programme, and many more!
*Work environment:*
A remote contract with opportunities to come into the Ontario office for team meetings. You will be expected to have a dedicated home office area to focus on work related activities and communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.
*Equal Opportunities Employer:*
Kortext is committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives.
We encourage everyone to apply.
*Accommodations:*
We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any adjustments during the hiring process & your employment.
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Extended health care
* Work from home
Application question(s):
* Please could you confirm your salary expectations for this role?. Provide a range and specify if hourly or yearly.
Education:
* Bachelor’s Degree (required)
Experience:
* Cloud infrastructure: 7 years (required)
Work Location: Remote
