Job Description

Role: FinOps Engineer / Cloud Operation EngineerLocation: Pune, INPerforce Software powers innovation at an unrivaled scale. Our solutions drive quality, security, compliance, collaboration, and speed across the technology lifecycle. We bring deep domain and vertical expertise to every customer, so nothing stands in the way of success.Our global footprint spans more than 80 countries and includes over 75% of the Fortune 100. Perforce delivers solutions for even the toughest DevOps challenges and is trusted by the world\'s top brands and notable market leaders, such as Adobe, Apple, Bank of America, Electronic Arts, Intuit, Marriott, NASA, Nvidia, Pixar, Qualcomm, Salesforce.com, Samsung, and SAP.Position Summary:Priten Nayak, Sr.Director of Cloud Operation at Perforce is searching for FinOps Engineer to join the team. This position will be responsible for optimizing and managing costs associated with our Cloud infrastructure and services. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of AWS,GCP, Azure cost management tools, best practices, and strategies to help us maximize cost efficiency while maintaining performance and scalability. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.Responsibilities:

• Analyze and optimize Cloud costs by identifying cost-saving opportunities, monitoring usage patterns, and recommending strategies to reduce expenses while maintaining performance and scalability.
• Generate regular cost reports and dashboards, and perform in-depth analysis to identify cost drivers, trends, and anomalies. Provide insights and recommendations to stakeholders for cost optimization and budget planning.
• Utilize and configure cost management tools, such as AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Budgets, and AWS Cost and Usage Reports, Google Spend to monitor, track, and manage costs effectively.
• Develop and implement cost allocation strategies and tagging methodologies to accurately allocate costs to different departments, projects, and resources.
• Ensure compliance with cost governance policies and best practices, including monitoring and enforcing cost allocation, budget limits, and resource utilization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, Engineering, and Finance, to develop and implement cost optimization strategies, such as rightsizing instances, leveraging reserved instances, and optimizing storage.
• Forecast future Cloud costs based on business growth, usage patterns, and infrastructure changes. Provide accurate cost projections to support budgeting and financial planning.
• Collaborate with AWS, GCP, Azure account managers and vendors to negotiate pricing, optimize contracts, and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Stay Updated on Cloud Cost Management: Stay abreast of the latest cost management tools, features, and best practices. Continuously evaluate and recommend new cost optimization strategies and technologies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics
• 4+ years of Hands-on experience with scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Terraform) for cloud infrastructure management.
• 5+ years of work experience in Cloud Computing FinOps, data analytics, data science
• Proficiency in data analysis & presentation tools (e.g., Excel, Powerpoint, SQL, Python) and the ability to analyze complex data sets, identify patterns, and draw actionable insights.
• Strong understanding of Cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP & Azure
• Proficiency in cloud cost management tools and techniques, such as AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, or Google Cloud Billing.
• Ability to create, document, and communicate financial analysis and cost optimization recommendations for cloud services with both technology and finance teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Bonus: FinOps Practitioner Certification (Certified Cloud Financial Management Professional (CCFMP), AWS Certified FinOps Professional, Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Financial Manager, Microsoft Certified: Azure FinOps Engineer: etc.)

Come and work with us! Our team members are valued for their contributions, introduced to new opportunities, and rewarded well. Perforce combines the experience and rewards of a start-up with the security of an established and privately held profitable company.If you are passionate about the technology that impacts our day-to-day lives and want to work with talented and dedicated people across the globe, apply today!www.perforce.comPerforce is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and celebrate its strengths.

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