Senior Principal Engineer - IT Sytems Engineering Mercer

5.0 - 7.0 years

15 - 20 Lacs

noida, gurugram, greater noida

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We are seeking a Cloud Cost Managemen t professional responsible for monitoring, optimizing, and forecasting cloud spend across multiple cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, OCI, etc.). The ideal candidate will work closely with engineering, Cloud Business Office and procurement teams to ensure efficient cloud usage and cost transparency, while driving accountability and financial governance within the organization . Role and Responsibilities Monitor and analyze cloud usage and spending patterns across platforms (AWS, Azure, OCI, etc.). Provide detailed reporting, dashboards, and insights to technical and business stakeholders. Partner with finance to support cloud budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Implement and manage cost allocation tags, chargeback/show back models, and budget alerts. Identify and drive opportunities for cost optimization, including rightsizing, autoscaling, and eliminating idle resources. Collaborate with DevOps/engineering teams to implement cost-aware architectural practices. Stay up to date with evolving pricing models and cost management tools from cloud vendors. Support FinOps culture by promoting cloud cost accountability and best practices across teams. Manage system as a portfolio. For example, tracking and managing work plan for the systems to ensure we meet key deliverables and communicating to stakeholders. What you need to have: Bachelors degree in computer science, IT, or a related field. 5-7 years of experience in cloud operations, cloud financial management, or FinOps. Strong understanding of public cloud services and pricing models (AWS, Azure, OCI). Proficiency in cloud cost tools (e.g., AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, Finout, CloudHealth, CloudCheckr, or similar). Experience with reporting and analytics tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, etc.). Excellent analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Soft Skills: Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently and influence without authority. Proactive communicator and a strong advocate for cost efficiency. Preferred candidate profile FinOps Certified Practitioner or relevant cloud certification. Experience with scripting (Python, PowerShell) or IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) for automation of cost monitoring. Familiarity with SaaS billing models and multi-cloud cost comparison. Prior experience building and running cost governance programs.

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