FinOps Engineer – Azure Cloud & Cost Optimization

Role Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and analytical FinOps Engineer to join our cloud engineering team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Azure cloud services, a strong understanding of cloud cost optimization, and proficiency in scripting and automation to drive financial governance and operational efficiency in the cloud.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and manage FinOps practices to optimize Azure cloud costs across the organization.
• Develop and maintain automated scripts/tools (PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python, etc.) to collect, analyze, and report on usage and billing data.
• Collaborate with finance, engineering, and DevOps teams to define budgets, forecasts, and alerts for cloud consumption.
• Analyze Azure cost and usage data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Establish cost allocation models (e.g., tagging strategies) and ensure compliance across subscriptions and teams.
• Generate dashboards and reports using Azure Cost Management, Power BI, or other visualization tools.
• Participate in cloud architectural reviews to ensure cost-effective design and scaling.
• Stay current with Azure pricing changes, service updates, and industry best practices for FinOps.

Must-Have Skills:

• Proven experience with Azure Cloud Engineering and services (e.g., VMs, Storage, Networking, AKS, App Services).
• Strong FinOps knowledge, including Azure Cost Management, budgets, reservations, and cost analysis.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python, or Bash.
• Experience implementing or supporting cloud tagging policies and chargeback/showback models.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., ARM, Bicep, Terraform).
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to work with large datasets.

Job Types: Full-time, Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: Up to ₹150,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Rotational shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Delhi, Delhi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your current CTC and expected CTC
• What is your notice period

Experience:

• FinOps Engineer , Azure: 6 years (Required)

Work Location: In person