FinOps Engineer

Role & responsibilities

The Azure FinOps Engineer is responsible for managing and optimizing cloud costs using Azure FinOps practices. The role involves analyzing and identifying cost-saving opportunities, implementing and managing cost management tools, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and optimize cloud costs using Azure FinOps practices.
• Analyze and identify cost-saving opportunities and present these to stakeholders.
• Implement and manage Azure cost management and optimization tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cost-effective cloud usage.
• FinOps Responsibilities:
• Providing visibility into cloud spending and usage across the organization.
• Generating and interpreting reports on cloud expenditure, resource utilization, and usage optimization.
• Analyzing cloud cost data to identify trends and translate insights into actionable recommendations.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in cloud computing, financial analysis, and cost management.
• At least 2 years of experience with Azure cloud platforms in a technical or operational role.

Certifications:

• FinOps Certified Practitioner (FOCP) certification.
• Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-400) are a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Cloud Computing Expertise: Strong understanding of Azure cloud services, including infrastructure, software, and platform as a service (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS).
• Azure Cost Management Tools: Proficiency in using Azure Cost Management and Azure Advisor tools for cost optimization.
• Data Analysis: Experience with data analysis tools and techniques, including data visualization, statistical analysis, and machine learning.
• Programming Skills and Tools:
• Languages: Knowledge of programming languages such as MSSQL.
• Software:
• Advanced proficiency in Excel Power Query, Power BI, and MSSQL.
• Advanced proficiency with Flexera (Previously known as RightScale).
• Experience with secure coding practices.

Soft Skills:

• Experience in a DevOps environment.
• Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify trends, patterns, and areas for cost reduction.
• Collaboration: Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability: Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.