Senior Platform Engineer - Cloud Native Engineering (Azure FinOps)

Navy Federal Credit Union; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Federal Credit Union is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer with deep Azure FinOps expertise to drive cost optimization and billing administration across cloud operations.

As the sole FinOps expert in Cloud Native Engineering, you will lead forecasting, reservations, dashboards, and cross‑functional collaboration to align cloud spend with business goals. This role requires strong communication, automation, and IaC experience. Experience with Azure Policy and governance is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cloud engineering with at least 3 years in Azure FinOps.
• Experience with Azure rate optimization: reservations, savings plans, cost analysis.
• Strong collaboration across technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead FinOps strategy for Azure including cost forecasting and optimization.
• Own Azure billing tasks: reservations, savings plans, cost allocation.
• Develop dashboards to monitor cloud spend and identify savings opportunities.
• Collaborate with engineering, finance, and procurement across geographies.
• Provide guidance on cloud cost management best practices.
• Analyze usage patterns and recommend architectural changes for cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to platform engineering initiatives including automation and IaC.

Skills

Azure FinOps

Azure Cost Management

Cost Forecasting

Azure Advisor

Infrastructure as Code

Cross‑functional collaboration

Automation

Cloud governance

PowerShell / Python

Azure pricing models

Education

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

Tools

Azure Cost Management + Billing

Azure Advisor

Terraform

ARM templates / Bicep

Job description

Overview

Navy Federal Credit Union currently does not provide sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert with hands-on experience in cloud technologies, tools, and methodologies, with a particular focus on Microsoft Azure. This role is suited for an experienced Senior Platform Engineer with deep expertise in Cloud FinOps, especially in Azure cost optimization and billing administration. The engineer will serve as the sole FinOps expert within the Cloud Native Engineering group and will be responsible for driving financial accountability and efficiency across cloud operations.
Cloud Native Engineering fosters a collaborative environment and is building a best-in-class cloud platform that supports scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Lead FinOps strategy and execution for Azure cloud, including cost forecasting, budgeting, and optimization.
• Own and manage Azure billing administration tasks such as reservation purchases, compute savings plans, and cost allocation.
• Develop and maintain tooling and dashboards to monitor cloud spend and identify savings opportunities.
• Collaborate with engineering, finance, and procurement teams across geographies to align cloud usage with business goals.
• Provide guidance and training to teams on cloud cost management best practices.
• Analyze usage patterns and recommend architectural changes to improve cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to platform engineering initiatives, including automation, infrastructure as code, and cloud governance.
• Actively participate in Cloud Native Engineering's roadmap planning and execution.
• Manage relationships with cloud vendors, including Microsoft and third-party FinOps tooling providers, to ensure optimal service delivery, contract alignment, and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with at least 3 years focused on Azure FinOps or cloud cost management.
• Proven experience managing Azure rate optimization techniques including reservations, savings plans, and cost analysis.
• Strong understanding of Azure services, pricing models, and usage optimization techniques including but not limited to right-sizing, automated decommissioning, and automated shutdowns.
• Experience with Azure Cost Management + Billing, Azure Advisor, and third-party FinOps tools.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to work independently and drive initiatives as the sole FinOps expert.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desired Qualifications

• FinOps Certified Practitioner or similar certification.
• Experience in financial operations within large-scale enterprise cloud environments.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, and Identity Governance.
• Expertise with scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud governance frameworks.
• Exposure to data platforms such as Azure Synapse, Databricks, or Microsoft Fabric.

Additional Information

Hours:

• Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Locations:

• 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180
• 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526
• 141 Security Drive, Winchester, VA 22602

About Us

Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks. Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion.* FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For 2026* Yello and WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs 2025* Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT 2026* Most Loved Workplace - America's Top Most Loved Workplaces 2025* 2025 PEOPLE Companies That Care* Newsweek Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2026* Military Times 2025 Best for Vets Employers* Forbes 2026 America's Best Large Employers* Forbes 2025 America's Best Employers for New Grads* Forbes 2025 America's Best Employers for Tech Workers* 2025 RippleMatch Campus Forward Award Winner for Overall Excellence* Military.com Top Military Spouse Employers 2025* 2026 Handshake Early Talent Award* Newsweek America's Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging and Community 2026From Fortune Magazine. 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Fortune and Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For are registered trademarks of Fortune Media IP Limited and are used under license. Fortune Magazine, Fortune Media (USA) Corporation, and its affiliates are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, Navy Federal Credit Union.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Accommodations:

If you need accommodation or assistance for a qualifying condition to complete the online application (or during any stage of the hiring process), you can contact Navy Federal's Medical Accommodations team at [e-mail] or by calling 1-888-503-6013. This team cannot provide any information on job postings or application status.

Disclaimers:

Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team's discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position. For additional details regarding compensation and benefits, review the Benefits page of the Navy Federal Career Site.

Bank Secrecy Act:

Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.