Senior Principal Engineer

We are seeking a talented individual to join our AMSI at MMC Corporate. This role will be based in Noida/Gurugram. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

What can you expect

We are seeking a Cloud Cost Management professional responsible for monitoring, optimizing, and forecasting cloud spend across multiple cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, OCI, etc.). The ideal candidate will work closely with engineering, Cloud Business Office and procurement teams to ensure efficient cloud usage and cost transparency, while driving accountability and financial governance within the organization.

What is in it for you

• Monitor and analyse cloud usage and spending patterns across platforms (AWS, Azure, OCI, etc.).
• Provide detailed reporting, dashboards, and insights to technical and business stakeholders.
• Partner with finance to support cloud budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Implement and manage cost allocation tags, chargeback/show back models, and budget alerts.
• Identify and drive opportunities for cost optimization, including rightsizing, autoscaling, and eliminating idle resources.
• Collaborate with DevOps/engineering teams to implement cost-aware architectural practices.
• Stay up to date with evolving pricing models and cost management tools from cloud vendors.
• Support FinOps culture by promoting cloud cost accountability and best practices across teams.
• Manage system as a portfolio. For example, tracking and managing work plan for the systems to ensure we meet key deliverables and communicating to stakeholders.

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in cloud operations, cloud financial management, or FinOps.
• Strong understanding of public cloud services and pricing models (AWS, Azure, OCI).
• Proficiency in cloud cost tools (e.g., AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, Finout, CloudHealth, CloudCheckr, or similar).
• Experience with reporting and analytics tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

What makes you stand out

• FinOps Certified Practitioner or relevant cloud certification.
• Experience with scripting (Python, PowerShell) or IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) for automation of cost monitoring.
• Familiarity with SaaS billing models and multi-cloud cost comparison.
• Prior experience building and running cost governance programs.

Soft Skills:

Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.

Ability to work independently and influence without authority.

Proactive communicator and a strong advocate for cost efficiency.

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company's more than 85,000 colleagues advise clients in over 130 countries. With annual revenue of $23 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses.