FinOps Engineer

ExxonMobil; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ExxonMobil is seeking a FinOps Engineer in Kuala Lumpur to manage and reduce cloud expenses while optimizing resource usage. The role involves monitoring cloud spending, implementing cost management tools, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop budgets and strategies.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AWS and/or Azure, data analysis, and cloud cost-saving strategies. Benefits include competitive support for employees' needs.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AWS and/or Azure, including their cost management tools.
• Strong skills in data analysis and visualization tools.
• Knowledge of cloud cost-saving strategies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze cloud usage and spending.
• Ensure cloud infrastructure is optimized for performance and cost.
• Implement and maintain tools to track cloud spending.

Skills

AWS cost management tools

Azure cost management tools

Data analysis

Data visualization tools

Cloud cost-saving strategies

Scripting languages

Technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in IT or equivalent

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

FinOps Certified Practitioner

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Tableau

Job description

About Us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net‑zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for. The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions, and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity, and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants, and lower‑emissions technologies. We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.

What role you will play in our team

A FinOps Engineer specializing in cloud cost optimization is responsible for managing and reducing cloud expenses while ensuring efficient use of cloud resources.

What you will do

• Monitor and analyze cloud usage and spending to identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Ensure that cloud infrastructure is optimized for both performance and cost.
• Identify unused or underused resources and recommend more efficient usage.
• Implement and maintain tools and processes to track cloud spending and usage.
• Work closely with development, finance, and procurement teams to develop budgets and purchase plans.
• Create clear and concise reports on cost optimization progress for management.
• Develop and govern cost optimization policies and best practices.
• Train team members on best practices for cost‑efficient cloud usage.
• Stay updated on industry trends and continuously improve cost optimization strategies.

About You

• Proficiency in AWS and/or Azure, including their cost management tools (e.g., AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management).
• Strong skills in data analysis and visualization tools and concepts (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau) to interpret cloud usage and cost data.
• Knowledge of cloud cost‑saving strategies such as savings plans, reserved instances, spot instances, and rightsizing resources.
• Understanding of cloud architecture principles to design cost‑efficient solutions.
• Experience with scripting/programming languages like PowerShell, Python, Bash, SQL, Azure Data Factory, or to automate cost management tasks.
• Self‑starter and self‑motivated.
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills – ability to effectively interact with staff, peers, and management.
• Planning and coordination skills – ability to effectively multi‑task and progress many work items in parallel.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills (document and communicate design concepts and conduct trainings).
• Degree in IT or equivalent.
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner.
• Azure Fundamentals (AZ‑900).
• FinOps Certified Practitioner.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies for cross‑functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage FinOps initiatives as projects with timelines and deliverables.
• Experience integrating cost controls into CI/CD pipelines.

Your Benefits

We are committed to providing benefits that are competitive and support the needs of our employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be duly considered for employment.