Principal Engineer Cloud Fin Ops Dallas or Detroit metro

Description

Cloud FinOps Principal Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Cloud FinOps Principal Engineer to join our team. In this critical hands-on role, you will be instrumental in identifying, designing, and implementing technical solutions that drive significant cost efficiencies and optimize resource utilization across our cloud platforms. You will work closely with enterprise architecture, cloud engineering and product teams to embed cost-conscious practices and build scalable, efficient systems that directly contribute to our profitability and continued growth.

Key Responsibilities and requirements :

• Technical Analysis & Identification : Conduct deep technical analysis of cloud compute and storage consumption patterns to proactively identify efficiency opportunities and cost-saving potentials.
• Solution Design & Implementation : Design, develop, and implement automated solutions, tools, and processes for cloud resource optimization (e.g., instance right-sizing, auto-scaling strategies, storage tiering, lifecycle management).
• Utilization & Optimization Drive : Lead and execute initiatives to increase the utilization of existing cloud resources, including identifying and reclaiming idle or underutilized assets, and promoting shared resource models.
• Cross-functional Collaboration : Partner directly with enterprise architecture, product and infrastructure teams to understand their resource needs, ensure efficient resource allocation, and integrate cost-aware practices into their workflows.
• Cost Allocation & Reporting : Establish cost allocation tags, budgets, and detailed cost reports for various teams, departments, and projects. Provide transparent reporting on cloud spending and cost projections.
• Platform Guardrails & Best Practices : Contribute to the evolution of internal platform standards, policies, and guardrails that promote cost-efficiency and optimal resource usage from the design phase onwards.

Strong analytical skills and experience modeling savings strategies in AWS environments.

Ensure security and compliance best practices are followed while optimizing for cost. Implement Identity and Access Management (IAM) controls, encryption, and other cloud security policies to safeguard resources.

Position Responsibilities :

Design and Methodology

Technical Consulting

Planning and Organizing

Risk Management

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