FinOps Engineer

Apex Systems; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 88,000 - 106,000; Part time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Senior FinOps Engineer to optimize cloud spend in a primarily remote role with quarterly onsite interactions. You will collaborate with FinOps Analysts to mature automation, deploy Python-based solutions, and drive cost-saving initiatives across AWS workloads.

You will own automation projects, build dashboards, and implement tagging standards while maintaining cost visibility for internal consumers. A strong FinOps mindset and hands-on cloud experience are key.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience in cloud cost optimization with direct savings.
• Proficiency in Python for automation/integration tasks.
• Experience with AWS core services and Cost Explorer.
• Familiarity with Git-based workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own FinOps automation initiatives and advance engineering capabilities.
• Automate cleanup of unused resources and coordinate merges across teams.
• Drive on-demand optimization and enforce cloud storage lifecycle policies.
• Lead enterprise architecture migrations for cloud workloads/serverless functions.
• Develop Python-based automation and integrations via infrastructure templates.
• Build cloud cost dashboards and reporting to trace usage to consumers.
• Query cost/usage data to identify saving opportunities.
• Automate resource tagging standards and reporting.

Skills

FinOps optimization

Python automation

AWS core services

Cost Explorer

Git workflows

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Cloudability Premium

Turbonomic

Amazon Athena

CloudFormation

Job description

## Job Description# FinOps EngineerApply**Job#: 3057232****Job Description:**Senior FinOps Engineer**Location:** Remote (onsite quarterly)Role OverviewThis position focuses on cloud financial management and optimization within an Amazon Web Services environment. The selected candidate will collaborate closely with FinOps Analysts to mature the engineering and automation side of the cloud operations infrastructure. The role involves solving enterprise-level optimization opportunities and implementing direct savings across the organization.Key Responsibilities* Take ownership of FinOps automation initiatives and advance the engineering capabilities of the team* Automate the cleanup of unused virtual private cloud endpoints and coordinate merge requests across application teams* Drive Kinesis on-demand optimization and enforce cloud storage lifecycle policies, utilizing automation to flag areas for efficiency* Lead enterprise-level architecture migrations for cloud workloads and serverless functions* Develop Python-based automation and integrations deployed through infrastructure templates* Build cloud cost dashboards and reporting mechanisms to track resource usage back to consumers* Query cost and usage data tables to analyze trends and identify saving opportunities* Formulate and implement resource tagging standards through automated solutionsRequired Qualifications**Education:** Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.**Experience:** Practical experience in cloud cost optimization, with a proven track record of implementing direct savings rather than just monitoring and reporting.**Technical Skills:** Proficiency in Python for writing automation and integrations, working knowledge of Amazon Web Services core services, experience with cost tools such as Cost Explorer, and familiarity with Git-based workflows.Preferred Qualifications* Experience utilizing Cloudability Premium and Turbonomic for automated cloud optimization* Strong SQL skills, particularly querying cost and usage tables with Athena* Familiarity with cloud environment deployment templates and chargeback reporting* Comprehensive understanding of the complete FinOps lifecycle *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Remote:** Yes**Location:** Dallas, TX, US**Job Type:** Applications and Data Management**Date Posted:** October 26, 2026**Pay Range:** $64 - $77 per hour