Principal Engineer - Cloud FinOps

Elevance Health • Columbus, GA

40d • Hybrid

About The Position

Principal Engineer - Cloud FinOps Location: Atlanta, GA; Columbus, GA; Richmond, VA; Indianapolis, IN; Mason, OH (preferred). This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. PLEASE NOTE: This position is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship. At Elevance Health, we are transforming how cloud technology supports healthcare delivery and innovation. We are seeking a Principal Engineer to lead enterprise-wide initiatives that optimize cloud investments across AWS and Azure. This role blends deep engineering expertise, analytics, and financial acumen, enabling Elevance Health to scale cloud adoption efficiently, sustainably, and strategically. How you will make an impact:

Requirements

• Requires a BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field of study and a minimum of 11 years experience; multi-dimensional platform experience, expert level experience with business and technical applications; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years in cloud engineering, FinOps, analytics, or data engineering roles, with deep experience in AWS and Azure.
• Proven track record building financial governance automation and data pipelines at enterprise scale.
• Strong background in cloud economics, financial modeling, and cost optimization.
• Expertise with analytics platforms, data visualization tools, and automated reporting frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience developing and enforcing enterprise governance policies.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence senior executives.
• FinOps Certified Practitioner or advanced FinOps certification.
• Experience in healthcare, insurance, or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of emerging trends in cloud cost optimization, AI-driven forecasting, and financial governance tooling.

Responsibilities

• Provide deep technical leadership in AWS and Azure architectures, services, and cost models, ensuring scalable and cost-efficient solutions
• Recommends new technology solutions and products are delivered to stakeholders and align with enterprise strategic objectives.
• Partner with senior leadership and business stakeholders to shape cloud financial strategy, driving transparency, accountability, and value realization.
• Define, implement, and enforce enterprise-wide standards and policies for cloud financial operations, compliance, and cost control.
• Leading and defining the overall application system technology and architecture, development.
• Build and refine financial models for cloud economics, including forecasting, chargeback/showback frameworks, and profitability analysis.
• Develop, automate, and maintain real-time dashboards, data platforms, and reporting solutions that deliver actionable insights on cloud usage, spend, and optimization opportunities.
• Design and implement scalable automation and data pipelines for cost governance, integrating with enterprise financial and operational systems.
• Is responsible for and champions architectural standards, guidelines, principles, frameworks, and reference models.

Benefits

• We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees