Senior FinOps Engineer: Cloud Cost Leader (AWS/DataDog)

FanDuel; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

PTO & sick leave

401k matching

Commuter benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

FanDuel Group is seeking a Senior FinOps Engineer to optimize cloud financial operations across AWS and DataDog ecosystems. You will lead cost optimization, budgeting, and forecasting while translating data into actionable insights for cross-functional partners in Finance, Product, and Engineering.

You’ll own cloud cost management tools, enforce policy, and stay ahead of pricing trends. The role balances performance, security, and efficiency while driving measurable business impact.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience driving effective FinOps practices at large cloud-based organizations.
• Deep experience in cloud financial management, with a focus on AWS and DataDog.
• Comfortable with Infrastructure as Code tooling, primarily Terraform
• Strong analytical skills in financial reporting, forecasting, and cost modeling.
• Solid understanding of AWS services and how they impact cost structures.
• Excellent communication skills—you know how to explain complex ideas simply.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence across teams.
• Experience with cloud cost management tools (e.g., Datadog Cloud Cost Management, AWS Cost Explorer).
• Bonus: Certifications in AWS, FinOps, or cloud financial management.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud financial management initiatives—cost optimization, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Analyze usage patterns and spending data to uncover insights and savings opportunities.
• Own and manage cloud cost management tools and best practices.
• Collaborate across teams to embed FinOps principles into the broader business strategy.
• Create and enforce smart cloud usage policies that balance performance, cost, and security.
• Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Stay ahead of the curve with AWS and DataDog offerings, pricing models, and cost trends.
• Mentor teams on cloud financial best practices.
• Define and track key metrics to continuously improve cloud efficiency.

Skills

FinOps experience

AWS

DataDog

Terraform

Cost forecasting

Financial reporting

Cloud cost management

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Datadog Cloud Cost Management

AWS Cost Explorer

Tools

Terraform

Datadog Cloud Cost Management

AWS Cost Explorer

Job description

FanDuel Group is seeking a Senior FinOps Engineer to optimize cloud financial operations across AWS and DataDog ecosystems. You will lead cost optimization, budgeting, and forecasting while translating data into actionable insights for cross-functional partners in Finance, Product, and Engineering.

You’ll own cloud cost management tools, enforce policy, and stay ahead of pricing trends. The role balances performance, security, and efficiency while driving measurable business impact.