QuickNode - Infrastructure (FinOps) Analyst

Position Overview

• Company: QuickNode
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Location Type: Remote

QuickNode is a cloud-based infrastructure company powering 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 leading investors including Tiger Global, Y Combinator, SoftBank, and the Seven Seven Six Fund. We have a global remote team with an HQ in Miami, Florida, maintaining high-performance global data infrastructure for amazing customers serving billions of requests daily.

Role: Infrastructure (FinOps) Analyst

QuickNode is seeking 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!

Responsibilities

• Utilize & Enhance Existing Systems:
  • Act as the primary user of existing reporting, budgeting, and anomaly alerting systems.
  • Provide input and feedback to our technical engineering team to ensure these systems effectively capture and report on key metrics.
• Monitor Resource Utilization and Spending:
  • Monitor resource utilization and spending, identifying areas for improvement.
• Proactive Monitoring & Coordination:
  • Leverage current alerting systems to proactively monitor operational performance and detect inefficiencies.
  • Collaborate with resource owners across the organization to address and remediate identified issues.
  • Escalate concerns when necessary to ensure accountability and timely resolution.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Serve as the liaison between finance, operations, and technical teams to drive initiatives that improve margins and reduce waste.
  • Facilitate regular reviews and discussions with key stakeholders to monitor progress and adjust strategies as needed.
• Operational Waste Reduction:
  • Identify patterns of wasteful spending and work with relevant teams to develop actionable plans for improvement.
  • Support the ongoing evaluation of cost-saving measures, ensuring initiatives are tracked and measured against budgetary goals.
• Contribute to Proactive Capacity Planning:
  • Contribute to proactive capacity planning, ensuring efficient resource management in line with operational needs.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Stay informed about best practices in FinOps and operational efficiency.
  • Recommend process improvements that streamline reporting, budgeting, and anomaly detection practices.

Requirements

• Experience & Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in operational monitoring, cost analysis, or infrastructure management.
  • Proven experience using modern reporting tools such as Metabase, Power BI, Tableau, or similar.