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FinOps Lead Cloud Engineer

Hybrid in London·Added 5 days ago (last checked 7 Oct)

Elwood Roberts

1 open role

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Overview

Job details

£600 a day
Gross, as stated in the ad.
Contract role, inside IR35
The ad says the role sits inside IR35, so tax and National Insurance are deducted as for an employee, usually through an umbrella company.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Be near London for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 5+ years of experience
Lead-level role.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience in cloud financial management, with at least 3 years focused on AWS
Proven track record of achieving significant cost savings in an enterprise AWS environment
Robust knowledge of cloud architecture principles and IaC
Proficiency with FinOps tools like AWS Cost Explorer, CloudWatch, and other third-party tools
Deep knowledge of AWS pricing structures across compute, storage, networking, and database services
Experience with automation and scripting tools such as Python or Bash
Experience implementing tagging strategies and cost allocation frameworks
Awareness of financial concepts, including TCO, ROI and budget forecasting
FinOps Certified Practitioner (FOCP), or willingness to obtain within 6 months
AWS Certified Solutions Architect or similar certification
Experience with IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
Background in DevSecOps or platform engineering
Experience with Kubernetes and container cost optimisation
Have a proactive approach to identifying and addressing cost optimisation opportunities
Customer-focused mindset with experience in client-facing roles

Education & certifications

Masters Degree in a related field

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary: £600 Per Day / £115k Per Year

The role

Job: FinOps Lead Cloud Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Cloud Engineer for a FinOps Lead job. You will join our DevSec Ops platform team, focusing on bringing proficient cloud cost optimisation to our customers. This role combines deep cloud financial management expertise with hands-on technical knowledge to optimise costs, streamline operations and ensure successful client onboarding. You will serve as the FinOps operations expert embedded within our technical team, facilitating cost optimisation initiatives while maintaining security and compliance standards.

What you'll do

Collaborate with architects to design cost-efficient, scalable solutions
Evaluate and recommend optimal AWS service selections based on cost-performance analysis
Analyse and optimise compute and storage costs across existing tenant environments, implementing cost allocation strategies and chargeback models when necessary
Create automated cost anomaly detection and alerting mechanisms
Create customised cost optimisation strategies based on client workload patterns
Maintain a deep comprehension of AWS pricing models, including Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, Spot Instances, and volume discounts
Stay current with AWS pricing changes and new service offerings
Define and implement other FinOps best practices and governance policies