Cloud Engineer
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Job Summary
About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
10The Team:The S&P Global Enterprise Data Organization is a creative team of experts collaborating across divisions to drive continuous improvements in platform innovation and usability. Operating in a hybrid environment with global reach we value technical excellence cross-functional collaboration and proactive problem-solving that directly impacts our enterprise data platforms.
Responsibilities and Impact:
Collaborate with global software development teams to enhance application reliability performance and scalability across S&P Globals enterprise data platforms
Provide expert production support and incident resolution proactively identifying and resolving issues before they impact business operations
Develop automation solutions using scripting technologies such as Python shell scripting or serverless functions to streamline operational processes and reduce manual tasks
Design and implement cloud infrastructure using infrastructure as code tools like Terraform CloudFormation or Pulumi on AWS platform following industry best practices
Manage database operations and optimization including both traditional SQL databases and document-oriented database technologies with exposure to advanced cloud storage solutions
Configure and maintain comprehensive monitoring and alerting frameworks using tools such as Grafana PagerDuty or similar platforms to ensure optimal system health and rapid incident response
What Were Looking For:
Basic Required Qualifications:
5 years of DevOps and Software Engineering experience with proven track record in cloud infrastructure management
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field or equivalent professional experience
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS Azure or Google Cloud including infrastructure as code tools like Terraform CloudFormation or Pulumi
Proficiency in version control systems such as Git GitLab or similar and CI/CD pipeline technologies including Jenkins GitLab CI or Azure DevOps
Strong database management skills including SQL querying and experience with database technologies (document-oriented databases such as MongoDB CouchDB or DynamoDB preferred)
Experience with monitoring and alerting solutions such as Grafana PagerDuty Datadog or similar industry-standard tools
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
Professional cloud certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Azure DevOps Engineer Expert or Google Cloud Professional DevOps Engineer
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker Podman or containerd and orchestration platforms including Kubernetes Docker Swarm or OpenShift
Certifications in document-oriented database technologies such as MongoDB CouchDB or AWS DynamoDB or equivalent NoSQL database expertise
Demonstrated leadership experience in driving cross-functional improvement projects and mentoring team members in a collaborative global environment
Location: Amsterdam Netherlands (Hybrid -2-3 days onsite a week)
Right to work requirements:
This role is open to candidates with indefinite right to work in Amsterdam Netherlands.
Whats In It For You
Our Mission:
Advancing Essential Intelligence.
Our People:
Were more than 35000 strong worldwideso were able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. Were committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values:
Integrity Discovery Partnership
Throughout our history the worlds leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do bring a spirit of discovery to our work and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:
We take care of you so you cantake care of business. We care about our people. Thats why we provide everything youand your careerneed to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include:
Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay retirement planning a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: Its not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones too with some best-in class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awardssmall perks can make a big difference.
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At S&P Global we are committed to fostering a connected andengaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills experience and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness transparency and merit ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration we drive innovation and power global markets.
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