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Thiruvananthapuram · On-site · 6-9 Yrs · Oct 9
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Hiring: Engineering
Job description
Overview
We are looking for a highly skilled FinOps & Cloud Optimization Lead to bridge the gap between engineering excellence and financial efficiency in cloud operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead cloud cost management and optimization initiatives using Apptio Cloudability and FinOps best practices
- Design and implement scalable, secure, and automated cloud infrastructure using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Bicep
- Architect and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab, or Azure DevOps
- Establish cloud financial governance frameworks including showback, chargeback, budgeting, forecasting, and cost allocation
- Analyze cloud spend and recommend optimization opportunities through rightsizing, Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, auto-scaling, and resource scheduling
- Implement containerization and orchestration strategies using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS/AKS/GKE)
- Develop cloud cost dashboards, reporting, anomaly detection, and budget monitoring solutions
- Collaborate with Finance, Engineering, Product, and Cloud Operations teams to align cloud investments with business objectives
- Drive DevSecOps, SRE, observability, and automation best practices across cloud environments
Qualifications
- 6–10 years of experience in DevOps, CloudOps, Platform Engineering, Cloud Architecture, or FinOps, with hands-on experience in cloud cost management and optimization
- Mandatory hands-on experience with Apptio Cloudability and/or Apptio FinOps solutions
- Strong experience with AWS, Azure, and/or GCP cloud platforms
- Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep) and CI/CD tools
- Deep understanding of cloud billing models, cost allocation, budgeting, forecasting, and optimization techniques
- Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-native architectures
- Proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell scripting and automation
- Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills
- FinOps Certified Practitioner (FCP) and cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) are preferred
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Last updated 14 October 2026
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