Cost Engineer

Are you a dedicated FinOps Engineer eager to make a significant impact? Our client is seeking a talented individual to join their dynamic team. Ready to be part of an amazing culture? Apply today!If you specialize in Finance, Cloud Cost Optimization, Cloud Applications and Terraform we'd love to hear from you!About Golden TechnologyGolden Technology was founded in 1997 with a vision to develop people and drive innovation. We pair world-class technologists with companies doing impactful work. With our unique recruiting engine, we deliver top-tier talent to Fortune 500 clients across the US. Our culture is built around family, helping people succeed both professionally and personally, and improving the communities we work, live, and play in through our Golden Community initiatives.Job Title: Cloud Cost Optimization Specialist (Contractor)Job ***** We are seeking a skilled Cloud Cost Optimization Specialist with proven experience in managing and optimizing substantial cloud. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in collaborating with cross-functional teams and a track record of cost optimization in cloud environments. The role requires expertise in leveraging AI/ML models to predict future cloud expenses, implementing cloud cost monitoring tools, and ensuring cloud spending is optimized without compromising performance, security, or scalability. Retail industry experience is a plus.Key **Cloud Cost Optimization: Identify cost-saving opportunities such as right-sizing resources, leveraging discounts (e.g., reserved instances, spot instances), and optimizing storage solutions.Monitoring & ** Implement real-time cost tracking, analytics, and reporting tools to provide visibility into cloud expenses across departments using tools like AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, and GCP Billing.Automation & Governance: Develop scripts, policies, and frameworks to enforce cost control measures, improve operational efficiency, and assist in automating tasks that reduce costs.***** Work closely with finance, engineering, and operations teams to ensure cloud spending aligns with business objectives, driving cross-functional collaboration for cost-effective solutions.Budgeting & Forecasting: Implement financial planning strategies using AI/ML models to predict future cloud expenses based on historical trends, ensuring accurate budgeting and preventing overspending.Architectural Support: Provide architectural insights to identify cost optimization opportunities in cloud infrastructure, automating processes where applicable.Top Skills you need to **Cloud ** Expertise in cloud platforms such as Azure and GCP.Scripting & ***** Strong knowledge of automation tools and scripting, with experience using Terraform.Cost Management ***** Proficient in using cloud cost management tools such as AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, and GCP Billing.***** Proven ability to work with business lines, finance, and operations teams.Architectural ***** Experience in architectural design and cost optimization through automation.

Created: 2025-03-06