FinOps Technical SME
Summary
FinOps specialist optimizes multi-cloud costs (Azure, AWS, GCP) and Kubernetes workloads, automates governance with Terraform, and aligns cloud spend with business goals.
FinOps Optimisation Specialist
📍 Poland (Hybrid – 6 office visits per month required)
About the Opportunity
We are partnering with a global organisation that is investing heavily in cloud transformation, cloud governance, and cost optimisation initiatives across a large-scale multi-cloud landscape.
We are looking for a FinOps Optimisation Specialist who combines strong cloud engineering expertise with a passion for cost optimisation, automation, and governance. You will work closely with engineering teams, platform owners, and finance stakeholders to maximise cloud efficiency and drive measurable business value.
This is a long-term opportunity within a globally distributed environment, offering exposure to modern cloud platforms, large-scale workloads, and strategic FinOps initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Identify cloud cost drivers and implement optimisation initiatives across Azure, AWS, and GCP environments.
Analyse cloud usage patterns and deliver recommendations that improve efficiency and reduce spend.
Optimise Kubernetes-based workloads through cluster sizing, autoscaling, node pool strategies, workload scheduling, and lifecycle management.
Build and maintain reusable Terraform modules incorporating governance, tagging, and cost allocation standards.
Implement cloud governance controls, policies, and compliance guardrails to improve operational efficiency and resource accountability.
Automate operational and optimisation activities using scripting and CI/CD pipelines.
Support forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis by translating cloud consumption data into actionable insights.
Collaborate with platform teams, delivery squads, and finance stakeholders to align technical decisions with business and cost objectives.
Contribute to the design of scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient cloud solutions.
Required Skills & Experience
Essential
3–5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Operations, or a similar role.
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including networking, identity, governance, and core platform services.
Good understanding of AWS and GCP pricing models and cost drivers.
Practical experience with Kubernetes (AKS preferred).
Strong Terraform and Infrastructure as Code skills.
Good scripting and automation capabilities (PowerShell, Bash, or similar).
Understanding of FinOps principles, including cost allocation, showback/chargeback models, forecasting, and cloud cost governance.
Experience implementing cloud governance standards and policy-driven controls.
Ability to analyse cloud consumption and cost data to generate business insights.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Nice to Have
FinOps Certified Practitioner certification.
Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud certifications.
Experience with cloud cost management platforms such as Apptio Cloudability, CloudHealth, or Flexera.
Experience designing automated reporting and optimisation solutions.
Experience working in enterprise-scale cloud environments.
Financial services background.
What We Offer
Long-term engagement within a global cloud organisation.
Opportunity to influence cloud cost optimisation strategy and delivery.
Exposure to Azure, AWS, and GCP environments.
Flexible working hours.
No on-call support requirements.
Collaborative international environment.
Access to modern cloud technologies, automation, and platform engineering practices.
Competitive compensation package.
Interested? Apply now and help shape the future of cloud financial management within a global multi-cloud environment.
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