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Senior Platform Engineer (Azure)
Pensacola, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNavy Federal Credit Union is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer with expertise in cloud technologies, particularly Microsoft Azure. The successful candidate will lead FinOps strategy and execution for Azure cloud, focusing on cost optimization and financial accountability across cloud operations.
Computer Software
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
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
Preferred
FinOps Certified Practitioner or similar certification
Experience in financial operations within large-scale enterprise cloud environments
Knowledge of Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, and Identity Governance
Expertise with scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python
Familiarity with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud governance frameworks
Exposure to data platforms such as Azure Synapse, Databricks, or Microsoft Fabric
Benefits
Highly competitive pay
Generous benefits and perks
Company
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