FinOps Engineer

About ControlUp
ControlUp is a Digital Experience Monitoring and Optimization platform that transforms the way IT admins manage their environment and troubleshoot issues. Our product suite enables IT Admins to be more proactive and have greater visibility into the digital experience of their users. Most of our customers utilize Citrix, VMware, Nutanix, and/or Microsoft for their virtualization layer. Additionally, we have many customers who utilize IGEL thin clients.

The Role
We are looking for a FinOps Engineer to join our innovative and fast-growing R&D team. In this role, you will take part in shaping and optimizing the way we manage our cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on cost visibility, governance, and automation. You will be working closely with our VP Infrastructure, DevOps, R&D, and Finance teams to provide scalable, cost-effective, and sustainable cloud solutions.
How You’ll Spend Your Day
Monitor, analyze, and optimize cloud costs across multiple environments (AWS, Azure)
Collaborate with cloud vendor representatives to develop next-generation cloud cost optimization strategies that drive efficiency and reduce expenses
Develop and implement tools and automation for tracking and controlling cloud expenses
Build dashboards and reports to visualize usage and spend for technical and non-technical stakeholders
Collaborate with Finance, DevOps, and Engineering teams to improve cost efficiency and drive FinOps best practices
Research cloud pricing models, savings plans, and reserved instances to identify optimization opportunities
Stay up to date with the latest FinOps methodologies, tools, and industry standards
Your Experience and Qualifications
Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and their pricing models
Experience with Kubernetes and operating systems (Linux/Windows)
Hands-on experience with cost management and monitoring tools (e.g., CloudHealth, Anodot, cloud native)
Scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, or similar)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)