Cloud FinOps Engineer / Lead
Bright Data (formerly Luminati Networks)
Description
We are seeking a very technical and experienced, first-on-the-ground Cloud FinOps Engineer / Lead to build, shape, lead and scale the FinOps function from scratch.
In this role, you will manage and optimize a multi-million-dollar cloud budget across a range of providers such as AWS, DigitalOcean, Vultr, Snowflake, Cloudflare, and more.
Reporting directly to the COO, this hands-on role will focus on observability, optimization and implementation, reporting and forecasting, and on budgeting.
The ideal candidate has a very strong technical understanding, a DevOps / R&D background, and a proven track record of reducing cloud costs, with the ability to thrive in a collaborative, yet a fast-paced, environment, working closely with cross-company teams.
Responsibilities
Observability:
-Implement and maintain cloud cost observability tools and practices to ensure visibility into resource usage, spending patterns, and cost drivers across cloud environments.
Cloud Cost Management / Monitoring & Alerting:
-Monitor and analyze cloud spend across multiple platforms by setting up and managing cost-related monitoring and alerting systems to proactively detect anomalies, unexpected spikes and inefficient resource usage.
Optimization and Implementation:
-Develop and implement cost-saving measures and strategies to optimize cloud usage and reduce costs, while ensuring performance reliability (rightsizing resources, adjusting storage tiers, leveraging spot instances, etc.).
-Continuously review cloud architecture and usage patterns to identify and implement efficiency improvements.
Reporting and Forecasting:
-Develop regular reports on cloud expenditure, usage trends, and cost-saving initiatives.
-Provide accurate cloud budget forecasts and perform variance analysis for executive leadership.
Collaboration:
-Partner with procurement teams to support vendor negotiations by providing detailed usage data and cost insights.
-Work closely with DevOps, R&D and Product teams to align resource allocation with business objectives.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience:
-Proven track record of reducing cloud costs in at least two previous organizations.
-Hands-on experience managing budgets in the tens of millions of dollars across multiple cloud providers.
-Hands-on experience maintaining production infrastructure (ideally with K8s/EKS, S3, etc.)
-Deep expertise in platforms such as AWS, GCP, Azure, DigitalOcean, Vultr, Snowflake, and Cloudflare.
Skills:
-Advanced analytical skills to identify trends, optimize cloud spending, and present actionable insights.
-Strong understanding of cloud cost management tools (e.g., AWS Cost Explorer, CloudHealth).
-Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure, including compute, storage, networking, and pricing models.
-AWS Certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
-Familiarity with FinOps frameworks and best practices.
-Knowledge of scripting or automation tools to streamline cost monitoring and reporting.
-Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, finance, and procurement teams.
-Great communication skills in English.