Cloud FinOps Engineer

We are seeking an experienced, first on the ground Cloud FinOps Engineer to manage and optimize a multi-million-dollar cloud budget across a range of providers such as AWS, DigitalOcean, Vultr, Snowflake, Cloudflare, and more.

Reporting directly to the COO, this role will focus on identifying cost-saving opportunities, optimizing cloud resource usage, and driving financial accountability.

Responsibilities:

Cloud Cost Management

• Analyze and monitor cloud spending across multiple platforms.
• Develop strategies to optimize cloud usage and reduce costs while ensuring performance reliability.
  
  

• Recommend and implement cost-saving measures, such as rightsizing resources, adjusting storage tiers, or leveraging spot instances.
• Continuously review cloud architecture for efficiency improvements.
  
  

• Develop regular reports on cloud expenditure, usage trends, and cost-optimization initiatives.
• Provide accurate cloud budget forecasts and variance analysis for executive leadership.
  
  

• Partner with procurement teams to support vendor negotiations by providing detailed usage data and cost insights.
• Work closely with engineering and product teams to align resource allocation with business objectives.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  
  

• Proven track record of reducing cloud costs in at least two previous organizations.
• Hands-on experience managing budgets in the tens of millions of dollars across multiple cloud providers.
• Deep expertise in platforms such as AWS, GCP, Azure, DigitalOcean, Vultr, Snowflake, and Cloudflare.
  
  

• Advanced analytical skills to identify trends, optimize cloud spending, and present actionable insights.
• Strong understanding of cloud cost management tools (e.g., AWS Cost Explorer, CloudHealth).
• Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure, including compute, storage, networking, and pricing models.
• Certification in AWS (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner).
• Familiarity with FinOps frameworks and best practices.
• Knowledge of scripting or automation tools to streamline cost monitoring and reporting.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, finance, and procurement teams.
• Great communication skills in English.