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Navy Federal Credit Union · 3 days ago

Senior Platform Engineer (Azure)

Winchester, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$114K/yr - $180K/yr

5+ years exp

Navy Federal Credit Union is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer with expertise in cloud technologies, particularly Microsoft Azure. The role focuses on leading FinOps strategy, managing Azure billing, and collaborating with various teams to optimize cloud costs and efficiency.

AssociationFinancial ServicesNon Profit

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead FinOps strategy and execution for Azure cloud, including cost forecasting, budgeting, and optimization

Own and manage Azure billing administration tasks such as reservation purchases, compute savings plans, and cost allocation

Develop and maintain tooling and dashboards to monitor cloud spend and identify savings opportunities

Collaborate with engineering, finance, and procurement teams across geographies to align cloud usage with business goals

Provide guidance and training to teams on cloud cost management best practices

Analyze usage patterns and recommend architectural changes to improve cost efficiency

Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements

Contribute to platform engineering initiatives, including automation, infrastructure as code, and cloud governance

Actively participate in Cloud Native Engineering’s roadmap planning and execution

Manage relationships with cloud vendors, including Microsoft and third-party FinOps tooling providers, to ensure optimal service delivery, contract alignment, and cost efficiency

Qualification

Azure FinOpsAzure Cost ManagementCloud engineeringCost optimizationInfrastructure-as-CodeAzure servicesScripting languagesAnalytical skillsCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field

5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with at least 3 years focused on Azure FinOps or cloud cost management

Proven experience managing Azure rate optimization techniques including reservations, savings plans, and cost analysis

Strong understanding of Azure services, pricing models, and usage optimization techniques including but not limited to right-sizing, automated decommissioning, and automated shutdowns

Experience with Azure Cost Management + Billing, Azure Advisor, and third-party FinOps tools

Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform

Excellent collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical teams

Ability to work independently and drive initiatives as the sole FinOps expert

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills