FinOps Engineer

Role:

Location:

Duration: Fulltime

Note:

• Can join in max 30 Days
• Work from office
• USA EST Shift Timings
• 8+ Years of Exp required

Job Description:

As a Cloud FinOps Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing and managing financial operations related to cloud computing. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Infrastructure, DevOps, application/engineering and finance, to ensure that our cloud infrastructure and applications are cost-effective, scalable, and optimized for performance. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Cost Optimization:
• Collect, monitor, and analyze data, assist with forecasting, demand planning, and make recommendations on cost optimization strategies across different platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.) and provide actionable insights
• Identify area of cost optimization and recommend corrective actions
• Review and enhance existing cost reduction strategies.
• Financial Management:
• Develop and maintain detailed cloud cost forecasting and budgeting models.
• Monitor cloud spending against budgets and financial goals, providing regular reports to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate cloud cost allocation and chargebacks.
• Tooling and Automation:
• Implement and manage FinOps tools for monitoring, alerting, and automating cloud cost management.
• Create dashboards and reports to visualize cloud usage and costs for various stakeholders.
• Develop scripts and automation processes to streamline cloud cost management activities.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in cloud technology and financial management.
• Governance and Compliance:
• Establish and enforce cloud cost governance policies and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies regarding cloud spend.
• Collaborate with security and compliance teams to manage risks related to cloud costs.
• Stakeholder and Vendor Collaboration:
• Work closely with DevOps and engineering teams to understand their cloud requirements and provide guidance on cost-effective solutions.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate teams on cloud cost management best practices.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with cloud service providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in computer science, SW Engineering with 5+ years experience in a public cloud and SaaS environments; MS CS or SW Engineering with 3+ years hands-on experience.
• Expertise in the cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) service architecture and their cost structures.
• Experience with FinOps practices and tools (e.g., CloudHealth, Cloudability, AWS Cost Explorer).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, etc) for automation.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, debugging, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in global cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on cloud development and DevOps experience with a deep understanding of cloud-based services usage and pricing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strategic thinking with a customer-centric mindset and a strong focus on delivering measurable results.
• FinOps Certified Practitioner or similar certification is a plus.

Regards

Vibha Patel

vibha.patel@quantumintegrators.com