Interim Global Finance Cloud Engineer
Dentons Global, South Africa
Job Description
Dentons is currently recruiting an interim Global Finance Cloud Engineer; to support the implementation of a significant global Finance transformation program. This position will be reporting into the Global Cloud Architect. Across the program, the Global Finance Cloud Engineer will interface with key stakeholders and teams to ensure successful implementation of this program; delivering business benefits identified in the business case, within agreed budget and program implementation timeframes.
The Interim Global Finance Cloud Engineer’s primary responsibility is building Dentons’ global transformation initiatives. Working alongside Business Technology team members (global and regional) and transformation project teams, the Cloud Engineer is accountable for the delivery of cloud infrastructure to meet all project requirements.
The Global Cloud Engineer has strong experience in Microsoft Azure architecture. This includes knowledge of virtual machines, managed disks, virtual networks, storage accounts, and load balancers. Knowledge of Azure SQL and SQL Managed Instance’s is a plus.
The engineer will be responsible for the deployment of cloud infrastructure while keeping a strong alignment with dev-ops methodologies. They should possess an understanding of the GitHub, Azure DevOps, PowerShell, and ARM templates.
Also critical to the role is experience is ensuring the development environments are delivering upon their intended purpose including stake holder access using tools including Active Directory and Azure IAM. Experience of implementing cloud native monitoring tools will be beneficial.
The individual is also responsible for collaborating closely with all Dentons regions with an objective of ensuring the successful technical integration and continued alignment with evolving Firm standards. This includes the support of cross regional initiatives involving the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
The Finance Transformation program is a truly global program designed to transform Dentons' finance function into the business partnering function of the future. It will support the business by offering true business insight, efficient and effective processes while maintaining the necessary compliance and controls.
As a polycentric organization Dentons requires this role to drive the development of globally harmonized technical designs through leading a team of Global Technical roles and working with the regional subject matter experts and regional leadership, and then subsequently to support regional alignment and adoption.
Why Dentons is different
The legal profession is changing rapidly and Dentons is leading the way in advancing change for the benefit of clients. We are driven to challenge the status quo, delivering consistent and uncompromising quality and value to our clients in new and innovative ways. With over 17,000 individuals in more than 179 offices the opportunity is huge.
Dentons continues to receive external awards and recognition, including for our continued international expansion over the last 12 months; for ground-breaking innovation through the development of Nextlaw Labs and Nextlaw Global Referral Network; and for success in advising clients across multiple regions. Dentons is also a leader on the Acritas Global Elite Brand Index and a BTI Client Service 30 Award winner.
Against such rapid growth and change, this role offers the successful individual the chance to play a lead role and make their mark in driving the successful implementation of this global program.
Key Deliverables
1. Deployment of Azure infrastructure and finance applications to enable transformation initiatives.
2. Working with users within the development environment to validate corresponding infrastructure meets the desired purpose.
3. Coordination of activities to ensure consistent and speedy delivery of solutions.
4. Effective and timely status reports to Business Technology and transformation team leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Build, Test, Deploy
Develop scripts and templates to deliver finance systems application and infrastructure requirements.
Manage and coordinate vendor activities to ensure the successful delivery of solutions.
Ensure solutions are deployed according to defined architectures, aligned with budgets, fully tested and documented.
Environment Management
Validating and ensuring development and testing environments are functioning to defined standards as required.
Ensure agreed development framework procedures are adhered to, including performance monitoring and systems access guidelines. Working with regional and global
About You
- Business international level of English both written and oral;
- Highly collaborative and able to work in a global environment, accommoda