Position Overview 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.Key Responsibilities • Architecture & Design: Design and implement cloud application requirements that prioritize cost-efficiency without sacrificing performance or reliability. • Process Engineering: Develop and deploy automated operational processes for FinOps, including automated tagging enforcement, right-sizing workflows, and lifecycle management policies. • Implementation: Build and maintain cloud governance frameworks using Azure Policy, Blueprints, and Resource Graph to ensure fiscal guardrails are "baked-in" to the infrastructure. • Cost Optimization: Identify and execute complex optimization opportunities, including Reserved Instance (RI) / Savings Plan management, spot instance integration, and architectural refactoring for cost. • Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with DevOps and Finance teams to create granular cost-attribution models and provide actionable insights through advanced telemetry and reporting. • Tooling & Automation: Develop custom scripts (PowerShell/Python) and utilize Azure Cost Management + Billing to automate anomaly detection and alerting. Required Qualifications • Experience: 6+ years in Cloud Engineering/Architecture with at least 2 years focused specifically on FinOps or Cloud Cost Optimization. • Azure Expertise: Mastery of the Azure ecosystem, including Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Azure Advisor, and Power BI for cost visualization. • Technical Skills: - 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. • FinOps Knowledge: Deep understanding of the FinOps Framework (Inform, Optimize, Operate). FinOps Certified Practitioner (FCP) or Professional status is a significant plus. • Analytical Mindset: Ability to translate complex cloud billing data into business-relevant narratives for executive leadership. Preferred Skills & Certifications • Certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Administrator Associate. • Experience: Previous experience in a "Chargeback" or "Showback" environment. • Soft Skills: A "consultative" approach-ability to influence engineering teams to adopt cost-saving measures without direct authority.