Cloud FinOps Analyst

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor is seeking a cloud cost and operations leader to own the operational health, architecture intelligence, and cost optimization of cloud environments. You will translate findings into business-focused recommendations for executives and collaborate with engineering leadership on roadmap decisions.

You will build dashboards and runbooks, maintain governance policies, and review cost impact of architectural decisions across multi-cloud environments in life sciences contexts.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in cloud operations, cloud architecture, or related infra role.
• Hands-on AWS or Databricks experience; multi-cloud preferred.
• Strong understanding of containerization, serverless, managed databases, distributed systems.
• Experience with observability platforms like Datadog or CloudWatch.
• Ability to present findings to executives in clear business terms.
• Experience in life sciences, pharma, or regulated cloud environments.

Aufgaben

• Own operational health, architecture intelligence, and cost optimization of cloud environments.
• Develop and maintain technical understanding of cloud architecture across major components.
• Map architectural decisions to cost drivers and identify optimization opportunities.
• Build dashboards and reporting for real-time cloud cost visibility.
• Define and enforce cloud governance policies.
• Review architectural decisions for cost impact with engineering teams.
• Maintain runbooks and documentation for data management processes.
• Serve as primary contact for cloud cost and operations questions from stakeholders.
• Translate technical findings into business-oriented recommendations for non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with engineering leadership on roadmap decisions.

Kenntnisse

Cloud Operations

Cloud Architecture

FinOps

Python

AWS

Databricks

GxP / 21 CFR Part 11

Cost Management

Technical Documentation

Executive Communication

Tools

Datadog

CloudWatch

CloudHealth

Apptio

Native Cloud Cost Tools

Jobbeschreibung

• Own the operational health, architecture intelligence, and cost optimization of cloud environments.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive technical understanding of the organization’s cloud architecture across all major infrastructure components.
• Map the relationship between architectural decisions and cost drivers.
• Identify cost anomalies, inefficiencies, and optimization opportunities across compute, storage, networking, and managed services.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reporting that give engineering and leadership real-time visibility into cloud cost trends.
• Help define and enforce cloud governance policies.
• Partner with engineering teams to review architectural decisions for cost impact.
• Maintain runbooks and documentation for operational data management processes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for cloud cost and operations questions from engineering, finance, and executive stakeholders.
• Translate complex technical findings into clear, business-oriented recommendations for non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with engineering leadership on roadmap decisions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in cloud operations, cloud architecture, or a related technical infrastructure role
• Python, particularly data science and report generation frameworks
• Hands‑on experience with AWS or Databricks, with a strong preference for multi‑cloud expertise
• Strong understanding of cloud‑native architectures including containerization, serverless, managed databases, and distributed systems
• Experience with observability and monitoring platforms such as Datadog, CloudWatch, or equivalent
• Ability to produce clear written and visual communication of technical findings for executive audiences.
• Experience in life sciences, pharma, or regulated industry cloud environments including GxP or 21 CFR Part 11 contexts
• Familiarity with FinOps frameworks and cloud cost management tooling such as CloudHealth, Apptio, or native cloud cost tools
• Prior experience in a high‑growth SaaS or enterprise software company
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect, or FinOps Certified Practitioner.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in cloud operations and architecture, with a strong focus on cost optimization and governance. Proficient in translating technical findings into actionable insights for diverse stakeholders, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance in regulated environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Cloud Operations
• AWS or Databricks
• Python Data Science
• Cloud Cost Management
• GxP or 21 CFR Part 11 Experience

Hard Skills

• Cloud Architecture
• Cost Optimization
• Containerization
• Serverless Computing
• Managed Databases
• Distributed Systems
• Observability Platforms
• Monitoring Tools
• Technical Documentation
• Data Management Processes

Soft Skills

• Clear Communication
• Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Analytical Thinking
• Business-Oriented Recommendations

Certifications & Qualifications

• AWS Solutions Architect
• GCP Professional Cloud Architect
• FinOps Certified Practitioner

Industry Keywords

• Life Sciences
• Pharma
• Regulated Industry
• FinOps Frameworks
• SaaS

Tools & Technologies

• Datadog
• CloudWatch
• CloudHealth
• Apptio
• Native Cloud Cost Tools