FinOps Architect III

Job#: 3026818

Job Description:

Description:



May require travel 1-2 times per year for workshops

We are seeking a strategic and technically adept FinOps Architect to design, implement, and evolve scalable cloud financial management frameworks across our client'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.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.