Senior Cloud/FinOps Engineer

Infinitive Inc • Ashburn, VA

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About The Position

We are looking for a high-impact Senior Cloud/FinOps Engineer to bridge the gap between cloud engineering and financial accountability. In this role, you won't just be monitoring dashboards; you will be the architect of client's cost-efficiency strategy. You will design, develop, and implement technical requirements and automated processes that integrate FinOps principles directly into our cloud application lifecycle. The ideal candidate has a deep engineering background with a specific focus on Microsoft Azure, and a passion for building scalable, cost-transparent cloud environments.

Requirements

• 6+ years in Cloud Engineering/Architecture with at least 2 years focused specifically on FinOps or Cloud Cost Optimization.
• Mastery of the Azure ecosystem, including Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Azure Advisor, and Power BI for cost visualization.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates).
• Strong scripting abilities in PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Experience with Kubernetes (AKS) cost management and container-level attribution.
• Deep understanding of the FinOps Framework (Inform, Optimize, Operate).
• Ability to translate complex cloud billing data into business-relevant narratives for executive leadership.

Nice To Haves

• FinOps Certified Practitioner (FCP) or Professional status is a significant plus.
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Administrator Associate certifications.
• Previous experience in a "Chargeback" or "Showback" environment.
• A "consultative" approach—ability to influence engineering teams to adopt cost-saving measures without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud application requirements that prioritize cost-efficiency without sacrificing performance or reliability.
• Develop and deploy automated operational processes for FinOps, including automated tagging enforcement, right-sizing workflows, and lifecycle management policies.
• Build and maintain cloud governance frameworks using Azure Policy, Blueprints, and Resource Graph to ensure fiscal guardrails are "baked-in" to the infrastructure.
• Identify and execute complex optimization opportunities, including Reserved Instance (RI) / Savings Plan management, spot instance integration, and architectural refactoring for cost.
• Partner with DevOps and Finance teams to create granular cost-attribution models and provide actionable insights through advanced telemetry and reporting.
• Develop custom scripts (PowerShell/Python) and utilize Azure Cost Management + Billing to automate anomaly detection and alerting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed