Engineer III – Data Analytics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Technical Implementation: Design and execute automated solutions for cost monitoring, alerting, and optimization across various cloud platforms.

• Develop and sustain cost allocation algorithms and tagging strategies to ensure precise cost attribution.

• Establish integrations between cloud billing APIs and internal cost management systems.

• Produce technical documentation and best practices for creating cost-efficient infrastructure patterns.

• Collaborate with platform teams to enact cost optimization recommendations.

• Engineering Excellence: Create tools and automation to facilitate FinOps processes across fourteen product groups and eleven platform groups.

• Construct dashboards and reporting systems to provide real-time visibility into costs.

• Implement cost guardrails and automated policies to avert cost overruns.

• Design scalable solutions for the collection, processing, and analysis of cost data.

• Contribute to the TechOps Analytics Data Solution's FinOps requirements.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with product engineering teams to discover and apply cost optimization opportunities.

• Work closely with the Infrastructure Foundations Program to ensure technical solutions align with the FY27 Cost Reduction Program.

• Provide technical expertise and implementation guidance to the FinOps Working Group.

• Collaborate with the Data Analytics Team on the development of cost data pipelines.

• Offer technical insights for the roadmap of FinOps capability development.

• Continuous Improvement: Research and assess new tools and techniques for cost optimization.

• Contribute to the development of FinOps governance structures and technical standards.

• Mentor junior engineers on engineering practices that prioritize cost efficiency.

• Stay updated on changes in cloud platform pricing and optimization opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be eligible for CJIS clearance (requires U.S. citizenship or Green Card/permanent resident status).

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• Over 5 years of software engineering experience focusing on cloud infrastructure.

• Strong programming capabilities in Python, Go, or similar languages.

• Extensive hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their cost management tools.

• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.).

• Proficient with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, DataDog, etc.).

• Understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.

• FinOps Certified Practitioner certification (or a commitment to obtain within 6 months) is preferred.

• Background in cybersecurity or the SaaS industry is preferred.

• Experience with commitment-based discount programs (Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, CUDs) is preferred.

• Experience in data pipeline development and ETL processes is preferred.

• Familiarity with cost optimization tools (CloudHealth, Cloudability, etc.) is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards.

• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.

• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharging.

• Paid parental and adoption leaves.

• Opportunities for professional development for all employees, regardless of level or role.

• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to foster connections.

• Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities.

• Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe.