Infrastructure Engineer

Reperio Human Capital · Recruitment agency

Full-time•Platform / Infrastructure•€60k-70k/year (EUR)•Ireland · Remote within Ireland · Hybrid

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At a glance

Employment type: Full-time
Location: Ireland · Remote within Ireland · Hybrid
Workplace: Hybrid
Salary: €60k-70k/year (EUR)
Category: Platform / Infrastructure

Technologies & skills

Primary technologies

Python

Cloud & infrastructure

Kubernetes Terraform Azure GCP

Other technical skills

Prometheus Grafana

What you'll be doing

Infrastructure Engineer role focused on Cloud FinOps and observability for Azure and GCP environments. Responsibilities include cloud infrastructure management, cost optimization, monitoring, alerting, and incident response. The position is hybrid in Ireland with significant ownership and technical leadership.

Design, build and manage cloud infrastructure across Azure and GCP
Own and mature FinOps practices including governance, tagging, cost allocation, budgeting and forecasting
Act as the go-to expert on cloud cost optimisation
Build and maintain Grafana dashboards and Prometheus monitoring and alerting standards
Support deployments using Terraform
Take part in incident response, root cause analysis and on-call rotation

Key requirements

Must-have

3-5+ years in Infrastructure or Cloud Engineering
Strong hands-on Azure and/or GCP experience
Proven track record of cloud cost optimisation
Strong Grafana and Prometheus experience, including PromQL and alerting
Terraform experience
Scripting in Python, Bash or similar
Production incident management experience
Jira, JSM and Confluence experience

Nice-to-have

FinOps certification
Kubernetes experience
SRE principles (SLIs/SLOs)
Chargeback/showback models
Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) experience

Experience: 3-5+ years in Infrastructure or Cloud Engineering

Role signals

Technical focus: Cloud FinOps, observability, infrastructure management
Architecture / system design: Indicated in the listing
Hands-on vs management: Hands-on

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Full job description

Infrastructure Engineer (Cloud FinOps & Observability)
Location: Co. Kerry, Ireland (Hybrid)

An established international financial services and technology company is looking for an Infrastructure Engineer to take the technical lead on Cloud FinOps and observability across its Azure and GCP estate. This is a hands-on role with real ownership: you'll shape how the business governs and optimises cloud spend, and set the standard for monitoring and alerting.

What you'll do

Design, build and manage cloud infrastructure across Azure and GCP
Own and mature FinOps practices, including governance, tagging, cost allocation, budgeting and forecasting
Act as the go-to expert on cloud cost optimisation, working with Engineering and Finance
Build and maintain Grafana dashboards and Prometheus monitoring and alerting standards
Support deployments using Terraform
Take part in incident response, root cause analysis and an on-call rotation
What you'll bring
3-5+ years in Infrastructure or Cloud Engineering
Strong hands-on Azure and/or GCP experience (Administrator certification preferred)
A proven track record of cloud cost optimisation with measurable results
Strong Grafana and Prometheus experience, including PromQL and alerting
Terraform, plus scripting in Python, Bash or similar
Production incident management experience
Jira, JSM and Confluence experience

Nice to have

FinOps certification
Kubernetes, SRE principles (SLIs/SLOs), chargeback/showback models
Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) experience

Reperio Human Capital acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.

Interview prep pack

Grounded in this listing. Use it to prepare examples before you apply.

Your interview focus

Based on this listing, the Infrastructure Engineer role focuses on leading Cloud FinOps and observability initiatives across Azure and GCP, with hands-on responsibility for cost optimisation, monitoring, and infrastructure management.

Cloud FinOps expertise·High
Observability and monitoring·High
Infrastructure automation·Medium
Incident management·Medium

Only have 30 minutes?

Follow a focused preparation plan based on this job.

Start 30-minute prep

Your 30-minute plan

Review Cloud Cost Optimisation Projects
0–7 min
List and summarise your most impactful cloud cost optimisation initiatives, including metrics and outcomes.
Refresh Grafana and Prometheus Skills
7–14 min
Revisit recent dashboards and alerting setups you have built, focusing on PromQL and incident detection.
Prepare Terraform and Scripting Examples
14–20 min
Select 1-2 examples of infrastructure automation using Terraform and scripting, ready to discuss structure and results.
Practice Incident Response Scenarios
20–25 min
Recall specific incidents you managed, outlining your actions and lessons learned.
Research the Organisation's Cloud Footprint
25–30 min
Look for public information or clues about their Azure and GCP usage to tailor your questions and examples.

Likely questions

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Priority reflects how strongly this topic is emphasised in the job listing, not whether it will be asked.

1Can you describe a time when you successfully reduced cloud costs in a previous role?High
Why they may ask
To assess your practical experience and results in cloud cost optimisation.
Prepare to discuss
- Clearly outline the problem and your approach.
- Quantify the cost savings achieved.
- Explain the tools and processes used (e.g., tagging, budgeting, forecasting).
- Highlight collaboration with engineering and finance teams.
Tip: Use specific metrics and describe the impact on the business.
2How have you implemented and maintained observability using Grafana and Prometheus?High
Why they may ask
To evaluate your technical depth in monitoring and alerting standards.
Prepare to discuss
- Describe dashboard design and key metrics monitored.
- Discuss PromQL queries and alerting setup.
- Share how observability improved incident response or reliability.
Tip: Reference any custom dashboards or alerting logic you developed.
3What is your experience with Terraform in managing cloud infrastructure?High
Why they may ask
To gauge your hands-on skills with Infrastructure as Code.
Prepare to discuss
- Explain how you structured Terraform code for scalability and reusability.
- Mention any modules or automation pipelines you built.
- Discuss integration with CI/CD or deployment processes.
Tip: Be ready to discuss both successes and challenges.
4Describe your approach to incident response and root cause analysis.Medium
Why they may ask
To understand your process and effectiveness in production support.
Prepare to discuss
- Outline your steps during an incident (detection, communication, resolution).
- Share a specific example and your role.
- Discuss post-incident reviews and improvements made.
Tip: Emphasise teamwork and learning from incidents.
5How do you ensure effective governance and tagging in cloud environments?Medium
Why they may ask
To assess your understanding of FinOps best practices.
Prepare to discuss
- Describe policies or automation for tagging resources.
- Explain how tagging supports cost allocation and reporting.
- Mention any challenges and how you addressed them.
Tip: Give examples of tools or scripts you used.
6What scripting languages have you used for infrastructure automation, and for what tasks?Medium
Why they may ask
To confirm your scripting skills and practical applications.
Prepare to discuss
- List languages (Python, Bash, etc.) and typical use cases.
- Describe a script or automation you built.
- Explain the impact on efficiency or reliability.
Tip: Prepare a concise example relevant to cloud or infrastructure.
7How do you collaborate with finance and engineering teams on cloud spend management?Lower
Why they may ask
To evaluate your cross-functional communication and influence.
Prepare to discuss
- Describe regular meetings or reporting processes.
- Explain how you translate technical data for non-technical stakeholders.
- Share an example of a joint initiative or project.
Tip: Highlight your communication and stakeholder management skills.
8What experience do you have with Jira, JSM, and Confluence in supporting infrastructure operations?Lower
Why they may ask
To confirm your familiarity with these tools in a production environment.
Prepare to discuss
- Explain how you used these tools for ticketing, documentation, or incident tracking.
- Share any process improvements you contributed.
- Mention integration with other systems if relevant.
Tip: Focus on practical usage rather than just tool knowledge.

Talking points

Cloud Cost Optimisation Strategies
Demonstrate your ability to reduce and govern cloud spend with real-world examples and measurable results.
Building and Managing Observability Dashboards
Showcase your experience with Grafana and Prometheus, including dashboard creation, alerting, and PromQL.
Infrastructure Automation with Terraform
Highlight your proficiency in deploying and managing cloud resources using Infrastructure as Code.
Incident Management in Production Environments
Provide examples of your role in incident response, root cause analysis, and participation in on-call rotations.
FinOps Governance and Tagging Practices
Explain how you have implemented governance, tagging, cost allocation, and budgeting in cloud environments.
Scripting for Automation (Python/Bash)
Demonstrate your ability to automate tasks and support infrastructure management through scripting.

What to research

Azure and GCP Infrastructure Management
Review your experience designing, building, and managing cloud resources in Azure and GCP, focusing on real-world projects.
FinOps Practices and Cost Optimisation
Prepare examples of how you have implemented governance, tagging, budgeting, and cost allocation in cloud environments.
Grafana and Prometheus Monitoring
Refresh your knowledge of building dashboards, writing PromQL queries, and setting up alerting standards.
Terraform and Scripting for Automation
Be ready to discuss your approach to Infrastructure as Code and automation using Terraform and scripting languages.

Questions to ask

How is the Cloud FinOps function structured within the organisation, and what level of autonomy does this role have?
Why ask this? To understand your influence and ownership over cloud cost management.
What are the current challenges or priorities in observability and monitoring across Azure and GCP?
Why ask this? To identify immediate focus areas and expectations for the role.
How does the team approach incident response and on-call rotations?
Why ask this? To clarify expectations for production support and work-life balance.
What tools or processes are in place for cloud governance, tagging, and cost allocation?
Why ask this? To assess the maturity of FinOps practices and where you can add value.
How does this role collaborate with finance and engineering teams on cloud spend optimisation?
Why ask this? To understand cross-functional interactions and communication expectations.
Are there opportunities to introduce or improve SRE practices such as SLIs/SLOs?
Why ask this? To gauge openness to process improvement and your potential impact.

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