AWS DevOps Cloud FinOps Engineer

Cygnify Pte Ltd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud services firm located in Malaysia is seeking an experienced professional to analyze and optimize AWS cloud spending. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in AWS infrastructure cost optimization, with strong proficiency in AWS cost management tools and scripting languages. Responsibilities include monitoring cloud costs, implementing cost-saving strategies, and generating reports to provide insights. Exceptional communication and analytical skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in AWS infrastructure cost optimization.
• Experience with AWS-specific technologies and methodologies.
• Familiarity with cloud cost management tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze AWS cloud costs to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities.
• Implement AWS-specific cost optimization strategies including resource rightsizing.
• Generate comprehensive cost reports and dashboards for stakeholders.
• Define and enforce AWS cost management policies across the organization.

Skills

AWS cost management tools

Scripting languages (Python, SQL, Bash)

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or related field

Tools

AWS Cost Explorer

AWS Budgets

CloudWatch

Trusted Advisor

CloudFormation

CDK

ECS

EKS

Job description

• Analyze Cloud Spending: Continuously monitor and analyze AWS cloud costs, identifying trends, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities.

• Cost Optimization Strategies: Implement AWS-specific cost optimization strategies including resource rightsizing, reserved instances, savings plans, and elimination of unused resources.

• Resource Management: Ensure AWS resource utilization is optimized and aligned with organizational cost objectives.

• Pricing Model Analysis: Evaluate AWS pricing models (on-demand, spot, reserved instances) and recommend optimal choices based on workload and cost-efficiency.

• Reporting: Generate comprehensive cost reports, dashboards, and forecasts using AWS-native tools and open-source analytics tools, providing actionable insights to stakeholders.

• Budgeting: Create, maintain and support budget forecasts based on usage trends, business growth, and upcoming cloud initiatives.

• Cost Governance: Define, establish, and enforce AWS cost management policies and best practices across the organization.

• Performance KPIs: Establish and track cloud cost performance KPIs against agreed benchmarks regularly.

• Tool Implementation: Build automated tools and scripts to collect, analyze, and visualize budget-related cloud spend data. Configure and utilize AWS-native tools (AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Budgets, CloudWatch, Trusted Advisor) alongside open-source and community solutions for efficient cost management.

• Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with DevOps, Engineering, Finance, and Product teams, promoting cost-conscious practices across departments.

• Continuous Improvement: Stay informed of the latest AWS services, features, and industry best practices to continuously improve cost optimization strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in AWS infrastructure cost optimization.
• Proficiency in AWS cost management tools and scripting languages (Python, SQL, Bash).
• Experience with AWS-specific technologies and methodologies (CloudFormation, CDK, ECS, EKS).
• Familiarity with open-source and community-driven cloud cost management tools.
• AWS Certification (AWS Solutions Architect, AWS DevOps Engineer, AWS Cloud Practitioner).
• FinOps Practitioner certification.
• Experience in enterprise-scale AWS migrations or significant digital transformations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of clearly conveying financial insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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