Cloud Engineer ( Data Analytics) Hybrid

Cloud Engineer ( Data Analytics)- Hybrid

Established in 2013 and now based in Blackrock, the Dublin Technology Centre delivers best in industry infrastructure and security services across the Zurich Insurance Group. Whether it's with one of our core capabilities such as Cyber Security, or working with our Cloud or Crowdsourcing teams, our customers are our priority. We work hard to deliver our services excellently with our unique talent. We are committed to working with the best and brightest people from the broadest talent pool possible. We believe a diversity of ideas fosters innovation and engagement, allows us to attract the best people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. Qualified individuals from all walks of life are encouraged to apply.

They are currently recruiting for a Cloud Engineer ( Data Analytics). 

The role of Cloud Engineer operates within the Cloud Engagement Office (CEO) team in our Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE). The CCoE is a cross-functional team 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. This role has a particular emphasis on providing Data Analytics support to our Cloud products. Key focus areas will include data driven reporting, dashboards and recognising value of Cloud products to our customers. This is not a coding role, although there are opportunities to utilise coding skills as required.
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 Cloud Advisory, FinOps, Risk & Compliance and Cloud Education. The Cloud Engineer (Data Analytics) role would appeal to a person who enjoys variety and developing opportunities within an evolving global function.
 

Your Role

As part of the CEO team delivering across the CEO and Cloud product portfolio your responsibilities will include:

• Reducing manual effort by the introduction of automation though programmatic means using code – APIs, Python, Terraform or Cloud Formation
• Maintain a JIRA based backlog for the Data Analytics function within the CEO team
• Perform source data analytics and tooling integration to enhance the CEO products and wider CCoE products
• Support the definition and development of the KPIs and reporting structures to demonstrate how cloud services align with the business objectives
• Manage stakeholders and multiple initiatives across the cloud product portfolio in a trusted advisor capacity
• Continuous alignment with other CCoE Product teams where required to ensure continuous  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 a progressive relationship with Zurich’s third party suppliers
• Develop and promote an automation culture in Zurich
• Show initiative, own issues, and take on challenges on behalf of CCoE & CEO
• Become familiar with wider IT, CCoE Services and processes
• Become familiar with and adhere to Zurich security and architecture policies 
   

Your Skills & Experience

As part of the CEO team delivering across the CEO and Cloud product portfolio your skills and responsibilities will include:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+years’ experience delivering data driven analytics and reporting services in a large-scale enterprise environment
• Proven experience in PowerBI for dashboards, workflows and power apps
• Proficiency in AWS or Azure services with relevant associated certifications 
• Relevant degree or diploma programme of study
• Understand IT Infrastructure methodologies and cloud technical constructs
• Project, program or service delivery management experience in virtual/cloud infrastructures
• Proven experience of working within supplier-led service delivery models
• Proven ability to succeed in collaborative work environments using Agile methodologies

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+years’ experience delivering data driven analytics and reporting services in a large-scale enterprise environment
• Expert level knowledge of AWS with associated certifications
• Proficient in any of the following – Atlassian JIRA platform, Service Now 
• Experience with one or more Infrastructure as Code languages: Terraform, CloudFormation, Python, or general API Integration, O365 suite
   

Additional Information

Primary work location is Blackrock based but occasional travel may be required to other Zurich locations.

If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then our recruiter Jemma Doran is looking forward to receiving your application by clicking on the button “Apply online”.

Who we are 

Zurich is one of Ireland's leading insurance companies providing a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services. The company employs over 1,000 people across its locations in Dublin and Wexford. 

Zurich is a strong brand – with our 53,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, helping our customers in 210 countries and territories to understand and protect themselves from risk. In order to deliver our services, we offer our employees flexible working models and interesting opportunities for further training & development. As a Zurich employee you benefit from a multitude of advantages as well as a strong culture, characterized by acceptance, diversity and team spirit.
 
At Zurich, we foster a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our purpose and values are designed to protect, inspire confidence and help our employees reach their full potential. We value and defend what is right and promote opportunities for equity among our professionals, regardless of gender, disability, LGBTQ +, race, ethnicity, generations, belief, etc. Join Zurich and be part of this culture. Together we are committed to delivering on our purpose - Let’s Create a Brighter Future Together!