FinOps Engineer

This position focuses on cloud financial management and optimization within an Amazon Web Services environment. The selected candidate will collaborate closely with FinOps Analysts to mature the engineering and automation side of the cloud operations infrastructure. The role involves solving enterprise-level optimization opportunities and implementing direct savings across the organization., * Take ownership of FinOps automation initiatives and advance the engineering capabilities of the team

• Automate the cleanup of unused virtual private cloud endpoints and coordinate merge requests across application teams
• Drive Kinesis on-demand optimization and enforce cloud storage lifecycle policies, utilizing automation to flag areas for efficiency
• Lead enterprise-level architecture migrations for cloud workloads and serverless functions
• Develop Python-based automation and integrations deployed through infrastructure templates
• Build cloud cost dashboards and reporting mechanisms to track resource usage back to consumers
• Query cost and usage data tables to analyze trends and identify saving opportunities
• Formulate and implement resource tagging standards through automated solutions

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience: Practical experience in cloud cost optimization, with a proven track record of implementing direct savings rather than just monitoring and reporting.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python for writing automation and integrations, working knowledge of Amazon Web Services core services, experience with cost tools such as Cost Explorer, and familiarity with Git-based workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience utilizing Cloudability Premium and Turbonomic for automated cloud optimization
• Strong SQL skills, particularly querying cost and usage tables with Athena
• Familiarity with cloud environment deployment templates and chargeback reporting
• Comprehensive understanding of the complete FinOps lifecycle

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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