Azure FinOps & Cloud Optimization Architect

Synechron; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Synechron in London is seeking an experienced Senior Azure FinOps & Cloud Optimization Consultant to drive cost optimization, governance, automation, and financial accountability across a large Microsoft Azure estate.

The role focuses on identifying, implementing, and measuring sustainable cost optimization opportunities across Azure Compute, Storage, Networking, Databases, Microsoft Fabric, Azure AI/OpenAI, analytics platforms, and other PaaS services.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Cloud/Infrastructure experience with strong Microsoft Azure expertise.
• 3+ years of hands-on FinOps / Cloud Cost Optimization experience.
• Strong understanding of Azure Cost Management, pricing, consumption models, and large multi-subscription environments.
• Strong knowledge of Azure Compute, Storage, Networking, Databases, PaaS services, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure AI/OpenAI cost management.
• Experience with automated scaling, resource scheduling, Reservations, Savings Plans, Azure Hybrid Benefit, and commitment optimization.
• Experience implementing or operating a FinOps / Cloud Cost Management platform.
• Ability to work effectively with Microsoft, engineering teams, Finance, application owners, and senior stakeholders.
• FinOps certification or equivalent practical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Azure FinOps assessment and optimization roadmap.
• Azure cost baseline and prioritized optimization backlog.
• Implementation and tracking of measurable cost savings.
• Automated scaling, scheduling, and resource optimization framework.
• Microsoft Fabric and Azure AI/OpenAI cost optimization frameworks.
• Reservation/Savings Plan and commitment optimization recommendations.
• Operationalized FinOps platform with dashboards, alerts, reports, runbooks, and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Azure Cloud

FinOps

Cost optimization

Cloud governance

Automation

Azure Cost Management

Reservations & Savings Plans

Azure AI/OpenAI cost management

Multi-subscription management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Synechron in London is seeking an experienced Senior Azure FinOps & Cloud Optimization Consultant to drive cost optimization, governance, automation, and financial accountability across a large Microsoft Azure estate.

The role focuses on identifying, implementing, and measuring sustainable cost optimization opportunities across Azure Compute, Storage, Networking, Databases, Microsoft Fabric, Azure AI/OpenAI, analytics platforms, and other PaaS services.