Infrastructure Analyst

Quicknode; Canada; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Infrastructure (FinOps) Analyst to optimize spending and reduce operational waste across cloud and bare metal environments. This role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, leveraging existing systems for reporting and monitoring, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, alongside a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Join a dynamic team dedicated to empowering businesses in the blockchain ecosystem and make a significant impact on operational efficiency and cost management.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus tied to performance

Flexible working hours

Remote work opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in operational monitoring and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor resource utilization and spending to identify areas for improvement.
• Serve as liaison between finance, operations, and technical teams.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Operations

Tools

Metabase

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Job description

QuickNode is a cloud-based infrastructure company that powers the blockchain ecosystem.

Our mission is to be the indispensable utility that empowers companies and innovators globally to build next-generation, Web3 enabled businesses & applications using blockchain technology. QuickNode is backed by some of the world's best investors including Tiger Global, Y Combinator, SoftBank, and the Seven Seven Six Fund. The QuickNode team has over 120 people maintaining high performance global data infrastructure for amazing customers serving billions of requests daily.

We are a global remote company with an HQ in Miami, Florida.

The Role

QuickNode is looking for a proactive, results-driven Infrastructure (FinOps) Analyst to spearhead efforts that reduce operational waste and optimize spending across our bare metal and cloud environments. This role is focused on leveraging existing systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements. If you’re a go-getter with strong problem-solving skills and the tenacity to hold stakeholders accountable, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do

1. Utilize & Enhance Existing Systems:

   1. Act as the primary user of existing reporting, budgeting, and anomaly alerting systems.

   2. Provide input and feedback to our technical engineering team to ensure these systems effectively capture and report on key metrics.

   3. Monitor resource utilization and spending, identifying areas for improvement.

2. Proactive Monitoring & Coordination:

   1. Leverage current alerting systems to proactively monitor operational performance and detect inefficiencies.

   2. Collaborate with resource owners across the organization to address and remediate identified issues.

   3. Escalate concerns when necessary to ensure accountability and timely resolution.

3. Stakeholder Engagement:

   1. Serve as the liaison between finance, operations, and technical teams to drive initiatives that improve margins and reduce waste.

   2. Facilitate regular reviews and discussions with key stakeholders to monitor progress and adjust strategies as needed.

4. Operational Waste Reduction:

   1. Identify patterns of wasteful spending and work with relevant teams to develop actionable plans for improvement.

   2. Support the ongoing evaluation of cost-saving measures, ensuring initiatives are tracked and measured against budgetary goals.

   3. Contribute to proactive capacity planning, ensuring efficient resource management in line with operational needs.

5. Continuous Improvement:

   1. Stay informed about best practices in FinOps and operational efficiency.

   2. Recommend process improvements that streamline reporting, budgeting, and anomaly detection practices.

What You'll Bring

1. Experience & Education:

   1. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

   2. Demonstrated experience in operational monitoring, cost analysis, or infrastructure management.

   3. Proven experience using modern reporting tools such as Metabase, Power BI, or similar platforms to build, interpret, and analyze reports that drive operational decision-making.

   4. Advanced proficiency in Excel for data manipulation and reporting; SQL knowledge is a plus for extracting and managing data, though not required.

   5. Prior exposure to FinOps is a plus, but the ability to learn quickly and drive process improvements is most important.

2. Analytical & Communication Skills:

   1. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data from existing systems to inform business decisions.

   2. Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with technical, operational, and financial teams.

   3. Ability to translate technical details into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.

3. Project Management & Problem-Solving:

   1. Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and follow through to successful completion.

   2. A proactive, determined mindset with a focus on problem resolution and process enhancement.

Bonus

• Interest in Blockchain

International ranges, in local currency, will be discussed during the hiring process with applicable candidates. This role is eligible for a quarterly bonus tied to company and individual goal achievement.

We at Quicknode are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.