Key Responsibilities
Cloud Financial Management & Optimization
•Implement and maintain FinOps best practices across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP environments.
•Analyze cloud usage patterns and identify opportunities for cost optimization, including rightsizing, scheduling, storage optimization, and architectural improvements.
•Recommend or Develop automated cost saving scripts and policies using tools such as Lambda, Azure Functions, or Cloud Functions.
•Manage cost control mechanisms such as:
oReserved Instances / Savings Plans
oSpot usage strategies
oBudgets & alerts
oCost allocation tags
Reporting & Visibility
•Create dashboards for cost visibility using:
oAWS Cost Explorer / CUR
oAzure Cost Management
oGCP Billing
oPower BI / Tableau
•Deliver monthly/quarterly cloud cost insights and recommendations to engineeringteam and SDMs.
•Implement showback/chargeback models across business units.
Collaboration & Governance
•Partner with engineering teams to ensure cloud designs follow cost efficient architecture principles.
•Work closely with Finance and Procurement teams on cloud forecasting, budget planning, and vendor negotiations.
•Drive awareness and accountability through FinOps culture enablement, training, and consulting.
Automation & Tooling
•Recommend or Build automation for cost reporting, anomaly detection, and resource cleanup.
•Support in integrating cloud cost data with internal systems for analytics and forecasting.
•Evaluate and implement FinOps tools such as:
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Required Skills & Qualifications
•3–7 years of experience in Cloud Engineering, FinOps, or Cloud Operations.
•Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform, preferably Azure (AWS/Azure/GCP).
•Strong understanding of cloud billing models, pricing, and consumption-based services.
•Experience with cost analysis dashboards and BI tools.
•Strong analytical mindset and ability to interpret financial data.
•Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Preferred Qualifications
•FinOps Certified Practitioner or FinOps Certified Professional.
•Experience in multi-cloud operational environments.
•Familiarity with Kubernetes cost allocation (Kubecost, OpenCost).
•Understanding of IT procurement and vendor negotiations.
•Knowledge of cloud governance frameworks.
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Key Attributes
•Detail oriented with a passion for optimization
•Ability to work cross functionally
•Strong problem solving and analytical skills
•Continuous learning mindset