FinOps Engineer Lead

At Similarweb, we are revolutionizing the way businesses interact with the digital world by revealing to them everything that happens online. Our unique data and solutions empower over 4,300 customers globally, including industry giants like Google, eBay, and Adidas, to make game-changing decisions that drive their digital strategies.

We are looking for a FinOps Engineer Lead to join our R&D Foundations Group. In this role, you'll lead cost monitoring and analysis, identify and drive potential cost savings, and forecast future infrastructure cost needs in our growing R&D department. You will work closely with our Engineering and Finance teams to ensure we maintain our cloud cost spending and environment stability through data analysis, consulting, visualization, and creative problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze, monitor, and report on cloud usage and trends
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to develop and implement cloud cost optimization strategies
• Create financial models to calculate TCO of new projects
• Implement and maintain financial governance and controls across cloud platforms
• Work closely with procurement and cloud vendors to manage contract costs
• Educate and train teams on FinOps best practices

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years as a FinOps/DevOps Engineer or in an equivalent role
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS essential, Azure/GCP advantage)
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Python and SQL
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills

Advantages:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Familiarity with SAAS Procurement Process and Negotiations
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and CI/CD Development tools
• Knowledge of Multi Cloud Deployment and cloud financial management
• Knowledge of large scale Big Data systems, databases, and other SAAS tools
• Cloud Solution Architect Certification / Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate

Why you'll love being a Similarwebber:

• Work with a powerful digital intelligence platform
• Opportunity to bring big ideas and create meaningful change
• Competitive perks & benefits
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive workplace
• Hybrid work model

Join Similarweb and be part of a team that's revolutionizing the digital intelligence landscape!