Job Description
We are looking for an experienced FinOps Engineer to drive cost-effective cloud strategies and financial management. The successful candidate will monitor and optimize cloud spending, implement FinOps best practices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align cloud consumption with organizational goals. This role is crucial for ensuring efficient and accountable cloud usage.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze cloud spending across Azure and AWS, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Implement cost allocation strategies using tagging and cost hierarchy models.
- Develop and maintain cloud cost dashboards and financial reports, providing insights to stakeholders.
- Establish budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis for cloud consumption.
- Ingrain cost-aware architecture principles by collaborating with engineering teams.
- Drive adoption of FinOps tools and automation frameworks for efficient cost management.
- Design and implement automation for cost tracking and optimization using scripting languages.
- Partner with Finance, Procurement, and Engineering teams for cost planning and accountability.
- Raise awareness and provide training on cloud financial governance to business units.
- Stay updated with the latest FinOps practices and cloud pricing models to optimize strategies.
Qualifications
- Strong experience with Azure and AWS cloud platforms, including cost management tools.
- Deep understanding of cloud pricing models and experience with Infrastructure as Code.
- Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation.
- Practical experience in FinOps, cloud financial management, or cloud governance.
- Knowledge of FinOps Foundation principles and framework, and experience with tagging strategies.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in Power BI, Tableau, or Excel for cost reporting.
- Ability to handle large cost datasets, such as AWS CUR and Azure exports.
- FinOps Certified Practitioner (FCP) or equivalent certification is preferred.
- Azure or AWS certifications, such as Azure Administrator or AWS Solutions Architect, are an asset.
- Experience in large-scale enterprise cloud environments and exposure to multi-cloud architectures.
About Us
At Zensar, we're
experience-led everything. We are committed to conceptualizing, designing, engineering, marketing, and managing digital solutions and experiences for over 130 leading enterprises. We are a company driven by a bold purpose:
Together, we shape experiences for better futures. Whether for our clients, our people, or the world around us, this belief powers everything we do. At the heart of our culture is
ONE with Client - a set of four core values that reflect who we are and how we work:
One Zensar, Nurturing, Empowering, and Client Focus.
Part of the $4.8 billion RPG Group, we're a community of 10,000+ innovators across 30+ global locations, including Milpitas, Seattle, Princeton, Cape Town, London, Zurich, Singapore, and Mexico City. Explore Life at Zensar and join us to Grow. Own. Achieve. Learn. to be the best version of yourself.
We believe the best work happens when individuality is celebrated, growth is encouraged, and well-being is prioritized. We are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veteran status.
