FinOps Cloud Engineer BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated FinOps Cloud Engineer for an opportunity in Eagan, MN Co-Location! Position Title: FinOps Cloud Engineer Location: Eagan, MN Anticipated Start Date: 08/19/2024 Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Expected Duration: 6+ Months Job Type: FULL TIME (>=40 HRS WEEKLY) - CONTRACT - Hybrid Pay Range: $60/hr - $90/hr Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.). Key responsibilities: Cost Management * Monitor and analyze cloud-related expenses, identifying cost optimization and offset efforts with vendor agreements and/or programs * Support the cloud monthly budget process in managing consumption, show back, and savings in collaboration with finance and technical owners * Ensure alignment of cloud spending with budget constraints * Forecast cloud costs based on current usage, upcoming requirements and new projects Resource Optimization * Analyze cloud usage patterns and make recommendations towards utilization improvements to both engineers of the product as well as their technical and business leaders * Ability to communicate escalating anomalies and unplanned consumption spikes to leadership and the impacts to current and future spend * Identify and implement strategies to adapt resources to demand, optimizing cost and performance * Identify underutilized or unused resources and clearly articulate recommendations of appropriate actions Data Analysis * Ability to analyze and report data in Apptio and Cloudability for transparency to product and project teams * Provide regular insights and recommendations during portfolio reviews of cloud spend health * Maintain financial reporting of cloud spend and utilization Collaboration & Continuous Improvement * Work closely with cross-functional product teams and projects, including IT, DevOps, procurement, security to align cloud usage with business objectives * Educate, raise awareness, and skill up the organization about cost optimization best practices across the organization * Stay updated on cloud services, pricing models, and industry trends Practice Management * Ability to articulate where we are in maturity of FinOps practices in a foundational assessment * Define best practices for around responsibilities and roles from a cost governance perspective Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in finance, business, computer science, or a related field * At least 2 years of experience in cloud DevOps, IT cloud Operations, Finance, or cloud cost management. * Use of cloud platforms like AWS or Azure * Strong data analytics skills that go far beyond just creating spreadsheets, actually analyze data * Proven excellent communication and collaboration abilities, including leadership presentations and facilitation * Familiarity with applicable regulations as they influence cloud usage * Certification in FinOps or relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, etc.) is a plus. This can be agreed to be completed within the first 6 months in the role. Benefits: BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k. Keywords: [KEYWORDS FOR SEO OPTIMIZATION] About BCforward: Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally. BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work. BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. 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Salary Details This salary was provided in the Job Posting. $60-$90 Hourly Salary Job Snapshot Employee Type Contractor Location Eagan, MN (Onsite) Job Type Information Technology Experience Not Specified Date Posted 07/31/2024