Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. We have been meeting customers wherever they are in the digital lifecycle and helping them outperform their competition through speed and innovation.Apexon brings together distinct core competencies in AI, analytics, app development, cloud, commerce, CX, data, DevOps, IoT, mobile, quality engineering and UX, and our deep expertise in BFSI, healthcare, and life sciences to help businesses capitalize on the unlimited opportunities digital offers. Our reputation is built on a comprehensive suite of engineering services, a dedication to solving clients toughest technology problems, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital, Apexon now has a global presence of 15 offices (and 10 delivery centers) across four continents.
We enable #HumanFirstDIGITAL
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Systems Engineer will be a technical expert responsible for driving measurable savings and financial accountability across public cloud platforms by engineering automation for tagging compliance, budget & anomaly guardrails, and workload optimization.
This role will be responsible for enabling cost transparency, optimization, forecasting, chargeback/showback, anomaly detection, and unit economics across public cloud, container platforms, data services, and emerging AI/GenAI workloads.
The position will partner with Engineering, Finance, Product, Architecture, Security, Procurement, and AI/ML teams to build scalable FinOps capabilities that improve financial accountability, optimize cloud and AI consumption, and connect technology spend to measurable business value. This position requires a strong blend of cloud engineering, financial analytics, automation, AI/ML cost management, and stakeholder leadership.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
Required
- Bachelor s degree in an engineering or computer science discipline and/or equivalent experience/certification
- 7+ years experience in information technology including experience in Cloud technologies (AWS, AliCloud, Azure), OS scripting, automation (e.g. Python, Bash)
- 3+ years of experience in developing and implementing FinOps/Cloud Cost Optimization strategies
Preferred
- Excellent problem-solving skills by working independently and through leading outcomes for cross functional teams
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of audiences including executives, business stakeholders and IT teams
- Familiarity with services such as Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, Google Vertex AI, OpenAI APIs, Anthropic, Databricks, Snowflake AI, or similar platforms
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
- Analyzes cloud usage - Monitoring cloud usage patterns, resource utilization, and spending to identify areas for improvement
- Designs and implements AI-enabled FinOps capabilities for cloud cost visibility, forecasting, anomaly detection, optimization recommendations, and executive reporting
- Establishes FinOps governance for AI/ML and GenAI workloads, including cost allocation, usage tracking, forecasting, budgeting, and optimization
- Analyzes, optimizing, and implementing cost optimization actions across different cloud services
- Implements and manages automated tools to help identify cost trends and anomalies
- Collaborating with teams - Working with finance and business teams to align cloud spending with budgetary constraints
- Provides technical leadership, oversight, governance and direction for services related to Marriott solution delivery
- Provides technical expertise to project team for successful project and change implementations
- Determines customer requirements and works with sourced resources to develop solutions
- Leads analysis of current environment for deficiencies and provides solutions
- Provides input into lifecycle, improvement, and standardization strategies
- Develops and generates periodic utilization reports to provide visibility to performance, capacity, availability and SLA management
- Utilize capacity data to model future state planning with overall strategy and goals
- Provides and presents status, analysis and reporting to internal stakeholders, Executive Management and Senior Leadership
- Trains and/or mentors other team members, and peers as appropriate
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Did you know that Apexon has been Certified by Great Place To Work , the global authority on workplace culture, in each of the three regions in which it operates: USA (for the fourth time in 2023), India (seven consecutive certifications as of 2023), and the UK.Apexon is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and promoting diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals. Apexon strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to gender, race, color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. You can read about our Job Applicant Privacy policy here Job Applicant Privacy Policy (apexon.com)
Our Commitment to Environment:
Actively contribute to Apexon's commitment to environmental responsibility by following sustainable practices and supporting ESG initiatives.
Our Perks and Benefits:
Our benefits and rewards program has been thoughtfully designed to recognize your skills and contributions, elevate your learning/upskilling experience and provide care and support for you and your loved ones. As an Apexon Associate, you get continuous skill-based development, opportunities for career advancement, and access to comprehensive health and well-being benefits and assistance.
We also offer:
o Health Insurance with Dental & Vision
o 401K Plan
o Life Insurance, STD & LTD
o Paid Vacations & Holidays
o Paid Parental Leave
o FSA Dependent & Limited Purpose care