CRU
About the Company
CRU provides unrivalled business intelligence on the global metals, mining and fertilizer industries through market insight, commodity data and price assessments, strategic consultancy and communities and events.
Since our inception back in 1969, we have consistently prioritised primary research and robust methodologies; and have teams of experts around the world including teams on the ground in China. With more than 450 experts across multiple locations worldwide, we partner with companies to successfully navigate the complexities of continuously changing commodity markets. Our acquisition of Exawatt added a specialist knowledge base covering electrification technologies, from renewable electricity generation to solar PV and energy storage. The drive to decarbonise is a priority for all industries and CRU provides meaningful data and insight to support companies on the path to their sustainability goals.
In a world that is changing and where industries and companies need to constantly change and adapt, CRU is committed to propelling your success forward. Whether it’s deciphering market trends or shaping sustainable strategies, CRU is here to empower you every step of the way.
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- Company Name
- CRU
- Job Title
- DevOps / Infrastructure Engineer
- Job Description
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About CRU:
CRU International is a global leader in business intelligence and consulting services for the metals, mining, and fertilizer industries. With over 50 years of experience, CRU empowers clients to make data-driven decisions in a complex, evolving global market.
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced DevOps/Infrastructure Engineer to take ownership of our cloud and on-prem infrastructure. You will play a crucial role in designing scalable, secure, and high-performing systems that support our development and operational environments. As a Design Authority, you will lead architectural decisions and ensure best practices are followed.
Responsibilities:
Design and Architect: Lead the design and implementation of scalable infrastructure solutions across cloud and on-premise environments, with a focus on Azure, ensuring alignment with business needs and best practices.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Leverage Terraform to automate the deployment of infrastructure, ensuring consistency, repeatability, and security across all environments.
Kubernetes Management: Deploy and manage containerized workloads using Kubernetes, ensuring high availability, scalability, and monitoring of microservices.
CI/CD Pipeline Management: Build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines that integrate with various development tools, facilitating automated testing, deployment, and monitoring.
Microsoft Azure Expertise: Design, deploy, and manage resources on the Azure stack, including Azure Active Directory, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Virtual Networks, Storage Accounts, and more.
Systems Architecture: Be the Design Authority across all systems, ensuring that architecture decisions align with security, performance, and reliability best practices.
Networking & Security: Manage and optimize network configurations, VPNs, firewalls, and other security elements to protect infrastructure.
Device & Identity Management: Manage Azure Active Directory and implement identity management solutions, including Intune and CAP, ensuring secure access and compliance with company policies.
Monitoring & Incident Management: Implement monitoring and alerting systems for infrastructure and application performance, quickly responding to and resolving incidents.
Collaboration: Work closely with software engineering teams to support development lifecycles, enhancing the synergy between infrastructure, development, and operations.
Documentation: Create and maintain detailed infrastructure documentation, ensuring clarity for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging technologies, continuously improving infrastructure and processes to meet evolving business needs.
Skills & Experience:
Microsoft Azure Expertise: Strong knowledge of Azure Cloud Services, Azure AD, and Azure Networking.
Software Engineering Experience: Understanding of software lifecycles and DevOps best practices.
Kubernetes & Terraform: Hands-on experience managing Kubernetes clusters and using Terraform for IaC.
CI/CD & Automation: Experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
Networking & Security: Familiarity with VPNs, DNS, firewalls, and security frameworks.
Excellent Communication: Fluent in English (both written and spoken)
Bonus points if you have:
Data Engineering experience.
Microsoft Azure certifications.
Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, etc.).
Knowledge of compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, etc.).
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development as part of a global company.
A collaborative and supportive work environment.
The chance to work with industry-leading experts and over a diverse range of topics and projects.
London, United Kingdom
Hybrid
28-02-2025
- Company Name
- CRU
- Job Title
- Junior Data Engineer
- Job Description
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About CRU:
CRU International is a leading provider of business intelligence and consulting services in the metals, mining, and fertilizer industries. With over 50 years of experience, we offer valuable insights and analysis that help our clients make informed decisions in an ever-changing global market.
About the role:
As part of our data transformation journey, we're looking for a Junior Data Engineer to join our team and help shape the future of our analytical data platforms and customer-facing data products. The role has a direct impact on how our customers consume our content and data. The role requires an individual who can focus on the detail while being aware of customer needs and the wider product development strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
Develops and maintains scalable data pipelines to power new initiative data products in the commodity industry.
Use the latest data analytics and quality tools to ensure our data meets our strict data standards.
Design and implement new data pipelines using best in class tools such as Airflow, DBT etc.
Build a scalable cloud infrastructure on Azure using modern technologies such as terraform.
Build quality data software leveraging best practices and coding standards.
Bring your own idea to show us how we can do things better.
Qualifications:
Degree in Computer Science, IT, or relevant experience.
Skills & Experience required:
Basic SQL & Python experience
Exposure to BI tools like Sigma or ThoughtSpot
A curious mind that stays on top of tech trends
A problem solver with a passion for quality
Great communication skills
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development as part of a global company.
A collaborative and supportive work environment.
The chance to work with industry-leading experts and over a diverse range of topics and projects.
London, United Kingdom
Hybrid
10-03-2025