Senior Cloud Engineer, FinOps – Central Technology

Zynga is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer (FinOps), whose responsibility will be to ensure we get the most value out of every dollar we spend in the cloud. As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will be an integral member of our FinOps team continuously innovating and improving our path on cloud financial controls and optimization, while helping to drive a culture of accountability regarding efficient cloud usage/spend.

–  Synthesizing of analysis and research into strategic insights and practical recommendations

–  Managing deliverables independently and with a high degree of efficiency

–  Outstanding analytical, communication, conceptual thinking and problem-solving capabilities

–  Good facilitation and influencing skills

–  Self-motivated, independent and strategic thinker

–  Strong Attention to detail

THE EXPERTISE AND SKILLS YOU BRING

• Deep understanding of cloud-based services usage and pricing for AWS
• Unique ability to bridge finance and technology
• Experience in information technology, as a business/data analyst
• Analyze spend trends, opportunities for savings, and offer advisory services with specific improvement recommendations
• Work with distributed teams and influence strategy, tactics, and execution of cloud usage.
• Strong understanding of cloud requirements, ability to partner cross-organizationally and drive cost optimization discussions
• A passion for learning new technologies, practices, and ways of working.
• Hands-on cloud experience (AWS, Azure etc)
• Hands-on experience with multiple programming languages
• Hands-on experience developing API’s, UI’s, and automation
• Previous experience working in a mature agile environment
• Experience with automation of Google Docs, Sheets, etc.
• Strong collaborative mindset
• Previous cloud certifications – Amazon Web Services (AWS)