Senior, Software Engineer & FinOps Analyst

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

As an Associate FinOps Engineer, you will contribute to driving cost efficiencies, cloud governance, and resource optimization within a fast-paced, evolving cloud environment. This entry-level role is designed for individuals passionate about cloud cost management and operational excellence, providing a strong foundation in FinOps principles and practices.

You will work alongside cross-functional teams, including Cloud Engineering, DevOps, and Finance, to ensure cloud infrastructure is optimized for cost, performance, and sustainability. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to learn about cloud governance frameworks and FinOps best practices.

• Be part of a team that is shaping the future of cloud efficiency and governance.
• Gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge FinOps practices and cloud optimization strategies.
• Collaborate with a diverse group of experts across cloud, finance, and operations disciplines.

About Team:
In the Technology Strategy team, we address issues that need cross-departmental input and involvement with senior executives throughout the company. While in the commercialization team, we develop partner networks to support increased productivity, speed, and innovation.

What you'll do:

Cloud Usage Analysis

• Monitor and analyze cloud resource usage and spending patterns to identify inefficiencies and areas for cost optimization.
• Use real-time dashboards and analytics tools to provide actionable insights on cloud usage.

Governance Policy Implementation

• Assist in implementing automated policies for resource provisioning, tagging, and lifecycle management to align with governance standards.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with established tagging and resource management policies.

Optimization Initiatives

• Support efforts to right-size underutilized resources and recommend cost-effective architectural improvements.
• Contribute to initiatives for continuous optimization, including auto-scaling configurations and containerization strategies.

Collaboration and Accountability

• Work closely with application teams to promote a "You Build It, You Own It" culture, ensuring they take ownership of cloud costs and resource efficiency.
• Provide support and training to teams on FinOps tools and practices.

Automation Support

• Assist in the development and deployment of automation scripts and workflows for cloud cost management, such as identifying and decommissioning idle resources.
• Ensure automation processes allow for manual review and intervention when necessary.

Reporting and Visibility

• Generate regular reports summarizing resource utilization, cost-saving measures, and compliance with governance policies.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), such as resource utilization, policy compliance rates, and cost savings realized.

What you'll bring:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Technical Skills:
  • Basic understanding of cloud platforms (e.g. Azure or Google Cloud).
  • Familiarity with cloud monitoring and cost management tools is a plus.
  • Basic programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash, YAML) to support automation tasks.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Effective communication skills for collaborating across technical and no