About the company
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. The partner is looking for a FinOps Engineer, Cloud & Kubernetes Optimization based in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Develop functional and technical solutions to address complex business requirements, leveraging cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and cost optimization expertise
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, engineering teams, and technical specialists to troubleshoot issues and deliver solutions
- Support cloud financial management initiatives by identifying opportunities to optimize infrastructure spending, improve resource utilization, and increase cost transparency
- Contribute to the design, configuration, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise software solutions and cloud-based platforms
- Plan, execute, and review module-level and integration testing
- Lead functional review sessions for complex requirements, document decisions, and translate business needs into actionable product features and user stories
- Configure and maintain third-party software, assess new releases, evaluate available features, and use vendor support resources to troubleshoot defects
- Apply knowledge of APIs, scripting, Terraform, and cloud platform capabilities to support automation, infrastructure optimization, and operational efficiency
- Evaluate proposed software and technical solutions against business objectives, architectural requirements, and technology roadmaps
- Manage issues, dependencies, and delivery obstacles
- Provide technical guidance, training, and knowledge-sharing to colleagues and end users
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred, ideally in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related discipline
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, particularly in cloud infrastructure, technical solution delivery, platform operations, or related technology environments
- Knowledge of FinOps principles, cloud economics, cost management, and IT cost optimization techniques
- Hands-on familiarity with Kubernetes and enterprise cloud platforms
- Experience with Terraform or similar infrastructure-as-code tools, scripting, and automation techniques
- Understanding of APIs, software configuration, application integrations, and technical troubleshooting
- Ability to analyze complex business and technical requirements and translate them into functional designs and actionable solutions
- Experience supporting software testing, integration activities, release reviews, defect resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- A proactive mindset, willingness to learn new technologies
Conditions
- Competitive annual salary: $98,100–$167,850, depending on experience and qualifications
- Fully remote work: Work from home within the United States
- Technology equipment: Comprehensive home-office setup, including a laptop