Hybrid Senior Cloud Cost Optimization Engineer

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About the role

  • Lead comprehensive cost optimization of AWS and Azure cloud services, infrastructure, and technology spend for all Arkose Labs products and services while maintaining operational efficiency
  • Analyze AWS and Azure billing data, usage data from asset inventory and monitoring utilization data to assess Engineering teams' cloud consumption and identify wasteful spend
  • Perform financial analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in spending and financial performance across products
  • Conduct deep-dive investigations of cost overruns and optimization opportunities through data-driven analysis
  • Develop and maintain cost optimization strategies, roadmaps, and forecasting models
  • Automate analysis, data collection, recommendation generation, and implementation tracking using serverless products (AWS Lambda, Step Functions, EventBridge; Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Event Grid), Python, and Terraform
  • Create and maintain cost attribution models to specific cost centers and automated reporting dashboards
  • Implement cloud cost governance frameworks and best practices
  • Engage with Engineering & Cloud Platform teams to drive optimization implementation and provide technical recommendations for cost-effective architecture improvements
  • Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders
  • Establish KPIs and metrics to track cost optimization progress and benefit realization
  • Develop cost optimization playbooks, documentation, training materials, and conduct knowledge sharing sessions with engineering teams
  • Report to the Director of Engineering, Pune and collaborate closely with SVP of Engineering and other engineering leaders globally

Requirements

  • Infrastructure & Cloud technology industry experience (6+ Years)
  • Proficient in AWS and Azure infrastructure and services with hands-on experience in cost management tools (AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management)
  • Proficient in Python, AWS/Azure CLI, Terraform, and GitHub workflows (4+ Years)
  • Proficient in data analysis tools e.g., Excel, SQL (4+ Years)
  • Experience with cloud architecture patterns, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines
  • Ability to analyze complex data sets, identify patterns, and draw actionable insights
  • Ability to translate complex technical data into business insights
  • Experience in Engineering, Cost Optimization, and reducing Cloud spend
  • Knowledge of Engineering practices and cost optimization methodologies
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Computer Science) or similar degree in Computer Science
  • Cloud certifications (AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals, Kubernetes) preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
  • Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering and application teams
  • Track record of delivering measurable cost optimization results

Benefits

  • Competitive salary + Equity
  • Beautiful office space with many perks
  • Robust benefits package
  • Provident Fund
  • Accident Insurance
  • Flexible working hours and work from home days to support personal well-being and mental health
  • Support for continuing education

Job title

Senior Cloud Cost Optimization Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridPuneIndia

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