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Senior Finops Engineer

Senior Finops Engineer

CompanyFanDuel
LocationAtlanta, GA, USA
Salary$126000 – $158000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • 3+ years’ experience driving effective FinOps practices at large cloud based organizations.
  • Deep experience in cloud financial management, with a focus on AWS and DataDog.
  • Cloud engineering or DevOps skills
  • Comfortable with Infrastructure as Code tooling, primarily Terraform
  • Strong analytical skills in financial reporting, forecasting, and cost modeling.
  • Solid understanding of AWS services and how they impact cost structures.
  • Excellent communication skills—you know how to explain complex ideas simply.
  • A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence across teams.
  • Experience with cloud cost management tools (e.g., Vantage, AWS Cost Explorer).
  • A proactive approach to identifying inefficiencies and driving improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cloud financial management initiatives—cost optimization, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Analyze usage patterns and spending data to uncover insights and savings opportunities.
  • Own and manage cloud cost management tools and best practices.
  • Collaborate across teams to embed FinOps principles into the broader business strategy.
  • Create and enforce smart cloud usage policies that balance performance, cost, and security.
  • Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
  • Stay ahead of the curve with AWS and DataDog offerings, pricing models, and cost trends.
  • Mentor teams on cloud financial best practices.
  • Define and track key metrics to continuously improve cloud efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bonus: Certifications in AWS, FinOps, or cloud financial management.