Remote Cloud Cost Engineer (FinOps)

Description:

• Egen is a fast-growing company with a data-first mindset, focused on engineering talent and advanced technology platforms like Google Cloud and Salesforce.
• The company seeks a highly skilled and motivated Cloud Cost (FinOps) Engineer to develop cloud-based high-performance computing (HPC) platforms for life sciences research and development.
• The role involves designing and implementing solutions to collect, process, and visualize cloud cost data.
• Responsibilities include collaborating with FinOps analysts to manage and optimize cloud expenditures, enabling effective monitoring of computing platforms for decision-making and financial accountability.
• The position requires working closely with platform engineers and computational scientists to capture the right metrics and provide stakeholders with necessary information for budgeting and planning.
• This is a fully remote position for US-based candidates, requiring work during US west coast standard hours (9-5pm PST/PDT).

Requirements:

• Proven experience in AWS platforms, with a deep understanding of tagging strategies.
• Prior expertise with cloud cost management tools and data sources, such as AWS Cost Explorer and IBM Cloudability.
• Strong software engineering background with proficiency in a high-level programming language like Python.
• Experience in creating and managing dashboards using reporting platforms such as Grafana and Elastic Stack/ELK.
• Experience in automation and integrating various data sources and systems using ETL/ELT patterns.
• Excellent analytical skills to process complex datasets and translate them into actionable insights.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across different teams.
• Preferred qualifications include 5+ years in engineering, solution architecture, or DevOps, with a successful project delivery track record.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and independently when required.
• Nice to have: Basic understanding of Unix concepts and Linux environments, and basic understanding of HPC concepts and environments.

Benefits:

• Compensation will be commensurate with experience and skills, offering a competitive salary and benefits package.
• Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.
• Egen fosters a culture of employee respect and well-being.
• The company is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace, providing reasonable accommodations for candidates during the selection process.