Cloud FinOps Engineer

Description

We are seeking an experienced, first-person-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.

The ideal candidate has a very strong technical understanding and a proven track record of reducing cloud costs at least in two previous roles and thrives in a collaborative, yet a fast-paced, environment, working closely with engineering and procurement teams.

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.

Optimization and Implementation

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

Reporting and Forecasting

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

Collaboration

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.

Requirements

Education:

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

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.

Skills:

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.