Senior Cloud Engineer at Horizontal Talent in Atlanta, Georgia

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to join their team. This role is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about cloud technologies, cost optimization, and data analysis.

Key Qualifications:

- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a FinOps engineer or as a software engineer with significant cost optimization projects.

- At least 4 years of experience working with AWS cloud technologies.

- Excellent collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical partners.

- Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze large volumes of data.

- Familiarity with AWS tools such as Cost Explorer, Cost Optimization Hub & Compute Optimizer.

- Experience creating visual reports using Power BI or a similar analytics tool.

- Data analysis coding/scripting experience with Python, SQL, and API Integrations.

- Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.

- Consistently prioritizes safety and security.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience building QuickSight dashboards.

- Proven proficiency in developing data-driven insights to support decision making.

- Familiarity with third-party cloud cost optimization tools.

- Cloud FinOps Automation experience.

Responsibilities:

- Manage data and processes in third-party and internally developed cost management tools.

- Investigate and implement cost-saving measures, including resource optimization and efficient usage practices.

- Create and present educational documentation and training materials.

- Conduct working sessions with finance, operations, and engineering teams to produce budgets and forecasts.

- Provide recommendations on implementing FinOps practices and methodologies.

- Collaborate with engineering teams to drive optimization efforts, with an Architecture perspective.

- Design, develop, and maintain dashboards and reports for stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

- Produce presentations on initiatives, statuses, and other topics as needed.

Our client's team values diversity and believes that different perspectives contribute to a broader collective vision. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals who are excited about this role and align with our values.