Principal Solution Architect - Cost Optimization
Description For Principal Solution Architect - Cost Optimization
Salesforce is seeking a Principal Solution Architect specializing in Cost Optimization for their Enterprise Technology & Infrastructure team. This role is perfect for a seasoned Cloud FinOps professional with extensive experience in cloud infrastructure optimization.
As a Principal Solution Architect, you'll be at the forefront of Salesforce's cloud transformation journey, focusing on crafting and implementing cloud-cost optimization strategies. Your expertise will be crucial in analyzing cloud spend, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and aligning cloud spending with business objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Driving strategic innovation and architectural excellence in public cloud solutions
- Collaborating with various teams to analyze cloud usage patterns and identify areas for cost efficiency
- Leveraging AI models to provide insights into cost-saving opportunities
- Developing and implementing Cloud FinOps policies and processes
- Participating in cloud architecture discussions to ensure cost optimization is considered in solution design
The ideal candidate will have:
- 10+ years of technical experience, including 3-5 years as a FinOps practitioner
- Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, security principles, and compliance requirements
- Experience with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform
- Proven track record in Cloud Service Cost optimization planning and execution
Salesforce offers a comprehensive benefits package, including wellbeing reimbursement, generous parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits. This role provides an excellent opportunity for an individual contributor passionate about making a significant impact on the company's bottom line while working with cutting-edge cloud technologies.
Join Salesforce's innovative team and help shape the future of cloud cost optimization in a dynamic, fast-paced environment!
Responsibilities For Principal Solution Architect - Cost Optimization
- Drive strategic innovation and architectural excellence in public cloud solutions
- Analyze cloud usage patterns and identify areas for cost efficiency
- Leverage AI models to analyze cost and usage data
- Collaborate with various teams to maintain cloud spend and environment stability
- Participate in the design and deployment of highly available and cost-optimized cloud infrastructure solutions
- Advise service owners on cloud-optimized recommendations
- Develop and implement Cloud FinOps policies, processes, and guidelines
- Devise Cloud Service cost optimization rules and templates
- Ensure proper thresholds and alerts are created to track resource usage and cost consumption
- Track and report on cost savings achieved through optimization initiatives
Requirements For Principal Solution Architect - Cost Optimization
- Related technical degree
- 10+ years of proven related technical experience
- 3-5 years of demonstrated ability in Cloud, with experience as a FinOps practitioner
- 8+ years of experience in cloud operations or system administration
- Experience with cloud infrastructure and services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
- Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, security principles and compliance requirements
- Experience designing, deploying, and managing AWS infrastructure
- Proven experience in Cloud Service Cost optimization planning and execution
- Detailed knowledge of AWS Cloud service cost tiers
- Capability to analyze and identify possible cost optimization based on service consumptions
Benefits For Principal Solution Architect - Cost Optimization
- Wellbeing reimbursement
- Generous parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Fertility benefits
