Cloud Financial Operations Engineer

Applicantz; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm is looking for a skilled Snowflake FinOps Engineer in Bengaluru. The role involves optimizing costs and managing performance on the Snowflake platform, requiring extensive technical knowledge and collaboration with various teams. This long-term contract position offers a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in Snowflake management.
• In-depth knowledge of Snowflake architecture and best practices.
• Experience with data visualization tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Snowflake cost optimization strategy.
• Monitor and analyze Snowflake credit consumption.
• Collaborate with teams to promote cost-aware practices.

Skills

Snowflake FinOps

SQL

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

Python

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THIS IS A LONG TERM CONTRACT POSITION WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST, GLOBAL, TECHNOLOGY LEADER.

Our large, Fortune client is ranked as one of the best companies to work with, in the world. The client fosters progressive culture, creativity, and a Flexible work environment. They use cutting-edge technologies to keep themselves ahead of the curve. Diversity in all aspects is respected. Integrity, experience, honesty, people, humanity, and passion for excellence are some other adjectives that define this global technology leader.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Snowflake FinOps Engineer to take ownership of cost governance and performance optimization across our Snowflake data platform. This position requires a blend of technical expertise in Snowflake administration and a strong understanding of FinOps practices to ensure the platform operates efficiently and cost-effectively.

Work Model: Hybrid (IST shift with flexibility for occasional evening meetings between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM IST)

Primary Skills:

• Snowflake FinOps

Secondary Skills:

• Snowflake Administration

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Snowflake cost optimization strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Monitor and analyze Snowflake credit consumption and storage costs, identifying key cost drivers and trends.
• Execute cost-saving techniques such as virtual warehouse rightsizing, query optimization, and data lifecycle management.
• Create and maintain dashboards and reports for cost tracking, anomaly detection, and stakeholder communication.
• Collaborate with engineering and analytics teams to promote cost-aware practices and efficient platform usage.
• Implement and maintain cost controls, alerts, and automated reporting mechanisms.
• Establish and enforce tagging standards for Snowflake objects to support cost attribution and resource governance.
• Evaluate Snowflake features and pricing models to improve platform efficiency and reduce operational expenses.
• Partner with finance and procurement teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and spend transparency.
• Stay current with Snowflake updates and best practices related to performance and cost management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in managing and administering Snowflake environments.
• In-depth knowledge of Snowflake architecture, performance tuning, and best practices.
• Strong SQL proficiency and familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for automation purposes is preferred.
• Working knowledge of FinOps principles and cost governance in cloud-based environments.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Snowflake certifications (e.g., SnowPro Core) are advantageous.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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