Red Hat · 2 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$116K/yr - $192K/yrRed Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Cloud FinOps Engineer to optimize and automate cloud cost management. In this role, you will collaborate with architects and technical leads to design and deploy cost-efficient solutions while implementing FinOps best practices across hybrid cloud environments.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement cloud tagging, cost allocation, and policy enforcement to ensure visibility and accountability in cloud spending
Partner with architects and technical leads to implement architectural changes aimed at optimizing cloud costs
Analyze ROSA, ARO, and additional cloud service architectures to identify areas of overspending and inefficiencies
Develop automated cloud cost reporting solutions using AI and machine learning for early detection of unexpected expenses and inefficiencies
Integrate cloud cost management tools with internal systems for streamlined data flow and more informed decision-making
Continuously optimize cloud infrastructure to reduce costs while maintaining performance
Collaborate with engineering teams to develop and implement cost-efficient reference cloud service architectures
Define and enforce FinOps best practices for reserved instances, savings plans, auto-scaling, rightsizing, and compute architecture selections, incorporating automation to improve resource allocation and cost efficiency
Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and trends, refining cost management processes to remain competitive and efficient
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
Advanced experience in Kubernetes, OpenShift or other cloud-native technologies
Extensive experience delivering hosted cloud services and managing cloud financial operations
Familiarity with Graviton-based instances and Karpenter for Kubernetes
Experience developing applications in Golang or Python
Experience implementing architecture-level changes for cost optimization
In-depth understanding of the Kubernetes cost model
Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP
Strong analytical skills to identify inefficiencies and provide actionable insights from cloud data
Expertise in platform engineering tools and methodologies, including DevOps, CI/CD, automation, and monitoring
Solid understanding of cloud billing models and pricing structures across various providers
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to cost-saving and cloud efficiency improvements
Self-motivated with the ability to lead cloud financial operations and initiatives
Preferred
Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., FinOps Certified Practitioner)
Skilled in cloud cost management tools such as CloudHealth, Cloudability, AWS Cost Explorer, and Azure Cost Management
Experience with Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) and Red Hat OpenShift on AWS (ROSA) architectures
Experience with AI tools for predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and cost optimization
1+ years of experience working within the Hybrid Cloud Management organization
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
Retirement 401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and holidays
Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave
Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!
Company
Red Hat
Red Hat is a software company that offers enterprise open-source software solutions. It is a sub-organization of IBM.
Founded in 1993
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2018-10-28Acquired
1999-08-20IPO
1999-03-09Corporate Round
Leadership Team
Chris Wright
Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President Global Engineering
Andrew Brown
Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer
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