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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # FinOps Engineer, Cloud & Kubernetes Optimization - **Company:** Allstate Corporation - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $98,100.0 - $167,850.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Data Cleansing, Python (Programming Language), Power BI, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Tableau (Software), Datadog, Scripting, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Autoscaling, Grafana, Containerization, Kubernetes, Cloud Optimization, Terraform, AIOps, Api Management, Web Api, Vmware - **Published:** October 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88585531/1 ## About the Role * Hands-on experience working with at least one major cloud platform, such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. * Experience analyzing or optimizing cloud infrastructure, containerized applications, or Kubernetes-based workloads. * Working knowledge of cloud billing, usage, cost allocation, forecasting, or cost-optimization concepts. * Ability to use Python or another scripting language for basic automation, API calls, data preparation, or systems integration. * Experience using data to identify trends, investigate issues, and develop clear, actionable recommendations. * Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical and financial information to engineering, finance, product, and leadership audiences., * Experience with FinOps, cloud financial management, technology business management, or cloud-cost optimization. * Familiarity with tools such as Apptio Cloudability, VMware CloudHealth, Finout, Adaptive6, or cloud-native cost-management platforms. * Experience with Kubernetes cost allocation, workload rightsizing, autoscaling, cluster efficiency, or shared-cost analysis. * Experience using SQL, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Datadog, or similar analytical and observability tools. * Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, developer portals, or engineering automation workflows. * Exposure to unit economics, AI cost governance, token consumption, model-selection economics, or FinOps Foundation practices and certifications. Synonymous titles: Cloud Cost Optimization Engineer, Cloud FinOps Engineer, Digital Cost Management Consultant, FinOps Platform Product Owner, Consumption Analytics Lead, Cloud Economics Consultant Skills AI Ops, API Calls, Cloud Economics, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platform, Cost Optimization, IT Cost Optimization, Kubernetes, Scripting, Terraform (Software), When working from home, you must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating. Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload. To help create a more personal and engaging experience, we ask that you join with your camera on if your interview is virtual. Please also have a Valid Photo Identification available at the start of your interview. If you require any accommodations or have questions ahead of your interview please reach out to your recruiter. Note: Internal candidates are only asked to join on video; a Valid Photo Identification is not needed for the interview. ## Description * Our FinOps team helps technology and product teams better understand what they are spending in the cloud, where that spending is going, and how they can get more value from it. We partner across engineering, product, architecture, finance, and procurement to turn complex cloud-usage data into practical recommendations and measurable outcomes. * We are hiring because cloud usage continues to grow, and we need additional technical capability to identify optimization opportunities, automate analysis, and help teams take action. * The team plans to expand as we move beyond traditional cloud-cost reporting toward more proactive workload optimization, unit economics, automation, and cost management for emerging technologies such as AI. What You'll Do * In this role, you will help teams understand and optimize the cost of their cloud and containerized workloads. You will analyze usage data, identify opportunities, build lightweight automation, and translate your findings into recommendations that engineering, product, finance, and leadership teams can act on. * You do not need to be an expert in every area of FinOps. We are looking for someone with a strong cloud or engineering foundation who enjoys working with data, solving open-ended problems, and learning new areas. Why You May Be Interested * You will have the opportunity to shape how FinOps capabilities are built and delivered, rather than simply operating an established process. * You will work directly with cloud, Kubernetes, engineering, finance, architecture, and product teams. * You will see the measurable impact of your work through improved cloud efficiency and cost savings. * You will have the flexibility to test new ideas, recommend tools, and build practical solutions. * You will gain exposure to developing areas such as unit economics, AI cost management, and token-based consumption. * You will join a growing team where initiative, curiosity, and continuous learning are valued., * Analyze cloud and Kubernetes usage to identify idle capacity, inefficient workloads, cost anomalies, and practical optimization opportunities. * Partner with engineering and product teams to evaluate recommendations, explain expected impact, and support implementation. * Build lightweight scripts, API integrations, and repeatable workflows that reduce manual analysis and connect relevant data sources. * Develop reports, dashboards, forecasts, and cost insights that help teams understand spending trends and plan future cloud usage. * Support cloud commitment planning, reservations, savings programs, and other strategies that improve overall cloud-cost efficiency. * Help expand FinOps practices through standards, documentation, education, and tools that enable product and engineering teams to take greater ownership of their cloud costs., The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation. Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger - a winning team making a meaningful impact. Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position. Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.