We are seeking a strategic and technically adept FinOps Architect to design, implement, and evolve scalable cloud financial management frameworks across Lumen s multi-cloud ecosystem. This role blends financial strategy, advanced cloud architecture, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure that cloud investments deliver measurable business value using principles of well-architected framework, cost aware architecture, FinOps by Design and driving the culture of shifting FinOps left.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and continuously improve the FinOps architecture to support multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), ensuring scalability, flexibility, and alignment with business objectives
Architect and implement FinOps strategies to optimize cloud costs across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform
Lead initiatives to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through rightsizing, reserved instances, and workload scheduling
Analyze cloud usage patterns, billing data, and resource utilization to identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend actionable improvements
Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and product teams to design and implement cost-efficient architecture
Lead post-implementation reviews to ensure ongoing sustainability and value realization
Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards and reporting tools for real-time cloud spend visibility, usage trends, and optimization progress for both technical and business stakeholders
Debug architecture issues to reduce cost and improve efficiency with complex applications hosted on traditional IaaS, PaaS and Kubernetes clusters
Establish and enforce and automate tagging strategies and cost allocation policies to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of cloud resources
Partner with FinOps analyst and finance teams to forecast cloud budgets, monitor spend, and align financial planning with business goals.
Serve as a trusted advisor to engineering, product, and finance teams on cloud cost implications, trade-offs and best practices
Stay current with cloud pricing models, FinOps best practices, and emerging technologies (e.g. GenAI, Agentic AI, MCPs, Edge Computing)
Understanding of AI architecture and related pricing and platform considerations
Proactively recommend and implement innovative solutions to mature FinOps capabilities
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, cloud cost optimization, or FinOps.
Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and their billing models.
Proficiency with Flexera One Cloud Cost Optimization
Strong skills in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Terraform, PowerShell).
Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
FinOps Certified Practitioner or FinOps Certified Engineer or equivalent certification.
Experience with Kubernetes cost optimization and cloud observability tools
Experience in a multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud environment.
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