Senior FinOps Engineer

Employment: Full-time Experience level: Mid-Senior Level Job Description Lead the implementation and enhancement of FinOps practices across the organization Design and implement cost allocation strategies, tagging policies, and showback/chargeback mechanisms Develop and maintain cloud cost forecasting models and budgets Identify cost optimization opportunities through detailed analysis of cloud resource usage Create and maintain dashboards and reports to provide visibility into cloud spending Collaborate with engineering teams to build cost-aware architectures and implement cost controls Partner with finance teams to incorporate cloud costs into financial planning processes Drive automation of FinOps processes where possible Stay current with evolving cloud pricing models and optimization strategies Educate and mentor teams on FinOps principles and cloud cost management Qualifications 5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, with at least 3 years focused on cloud financial management/FinOps Deep understanding of major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their pricing models Experience using FinOps tools Strong skills in data analysis and visualization tools Proficiency with infrastructure as code Experience with cost allocation methodologies and chargeback models Solid understanding of financial concepts as they apply to technology investments Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical and financial concepts to diverse audiences FinOps Foundation certification preferred (FinOps Certified Practitioner) Technical Skills Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP (certification in at least one platform preferred) Experience with AI/ML for FinOps (cost optimization, anomaly detection, forecasting) Programming/Scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShell Data analysis and visualization tools: PowerBI Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation Containerization and Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, ECS CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI Database Systems: Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases Company Description We are seeking an experienced Senior FinOps Engineer to join our growing FinOps organization. As part of our team, you'll play a crucial role in optimizing cloud spend, driving financial accountability, and implementing best practices across our technology infrastructure. As a Senior FinOps Engineer, you'll bridge the gap between finance, technology, and business stakeholders to establish a culture of cost awareness and financial responsibility. You'll leverage your technical expertise and financial acumen to implement FinOps practices that align business value with cloud costs. What We Offer Career growth opportunities in a rapidly evolving field Collaborative and innovative work environment Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies Flexible work arrangements Professional development support and certification reimbursement