What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Cost Optimization Engineer position at BizTek People, Inc. | APA International Placement Consultants?
As a FinOps Engineer for the Enterprise Architecture &
Platforms (EAP) domain, you will lead the automation, simplification, and
efficiency of cost containment & reporting within Nike’s public &
private cloud ecosystem. You will transform complex technical requirements into
simple solutions that will impact teams on a global scale. You will support
application developers and data analysts in enhancing value, producing quality
data, and integrating cloud tools & platforms in support of digital
transformation. You will be evangelizing
cloud cost management across many levels within the organization from executive
leadership to individuals and teams. Help promote a culture of cost accountability and awareness.
Requirements
• BS degree in Computer Science or related
technical field or equivalent practical experience
· A DevOps mindset
• Extensive knowledge of AWS public cloud
infrastructure; Azure and Google Cloud is a plus
• Deep understanding of core public & private
cloud billing, cost management, and data visualization tools (e.g. CloudHealth,
Cloudability, BigQuery, AWS Cost Explorer, Kubecost, SparkLens, VRealize)
• Solid understanding of cloud billing and
metering and the impact of usage patterns on total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Proficiency in developing repeatable and
efficient automation to codify and simplify end-to-end processes and methods in
public and private cloud landscapes
• Proficiency in using & integrating
application programming interfaces (APIs)
• A passion for problem solving and customer
service
• Experience building a cloud financial management
roadmap
• Senior experience scripting using Python, as
well as Perl, PowerShell, JavaScript, or similar scripting languages
• A passion for automating everything, from leveraging
open source tools to delivering machine learning based forecasts, self-service
budgets, and real time Kubernetes spend visibility and much more!.
• Experience with Application Performance
Management tools (e.g. SignalFX, NewRelic, DataDog) preferred
• Experience providing chargeback, showback,
budgeting and forecasting as core capabilities of cloud financial management
• Experience creating advanced product level
visibility that will help drive better business decisions and cost
accountability