Cloud FinOps Engineer

About This Role

This Cloud FinOps Engineer role is responsible for driving financial governance, cost optimization, and operational efficiency across cloud, on-premises, SaaS, and hybrid IT environments. The role involves analyzing usage and spending, designing cost-efficient architectures, and implementing FinOps practices to deliver measurable cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Analyze cloud, on-prem, and SaaS usage and spending to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Work with engineering teams to design cost-efficient architectures and integrate FinOps practices into CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) workflows
• Apply FinOps principles across cloud, data centers, SaaS, and enterprise software to provide transparency and support strategic decision-making
• Build dashboards and reports to monitor usage, efficiency, and financial performance
• Advise and enable stakeholders on cost-effective solutions and drive adoption of optimization strategies
• Manage and automate cost management tools for maximum efficiency and scalability

Requirements

• 10+ years of engineering experience with cloud (AWS, Azure), on-prem, and hybrid architectures
• Proficient in scripting and automation using Python, Terraform, and API integration
• Experience integrating cost controls into CI/CD and IaC workflows
• Strong FinOps knowledge across cloud, data centers, SaaS, and enterprise software, including discount programs and licensing optimization
• Skilled in data analysis, reporting, and dashboards using Excel, BI tools, and cost management platforms (e.g., Cloudability, CloudHealth, Finout)
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to influence both technical and financial stakeholders

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience with cloud (AWS, Azure), on-prem, and hybrid architectures.

Nice to Have

• FinOps certification
• TBM certification

Skills

* Required skills