Lead AWS Cloud Cost Optimization Engineer

at  Epam Systems

We’re seeking a Lead AWS Cloud Cost Optimization Engineer to become part of our remote team.
The perfect fit would be someone who has hands-on DevOps or SRE experience, as well as an in-depth understanding of cost analysis and optimization in large AWS environments. A passion for data analysis is a must. The role involves collaborating with different teams across the organization to enhance the visibility of cloud spending. This will be done by creating a data-driven approach for alerting, reporting, and optimizing cloud costs.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 5 years of experience in AWS cloud cost optimization and management
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant leadership experience
• In-depth knowledge of AWS Cloud Adoption Framework, AWS Cost Explorer, Amazon EC2, Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service, and Amazon S3
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis and automation
• Experience with containerization technologies for cloud deployment
• A strong understanding of cloud cost optimization best practices and strategies
• The ability to track and manage cloud reservation/savings plans and commitments
• The capability to develop, modify, and maintain cloud costs and utilization reports, dashboards, and cost usage alerting and forecasting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (B2+)

• Discovery of optimization opportunities that maximize ROI on cloud resources and the pursuit of making cloud infrastructure cost-efficient
• Comprehensive understanding of the client’s product, how it’s architected and deployed in the cloud, and the associated costs for each segment of the environment
• Provision of advice on architecture and resource optimization, waste management, and capacity management
• Investigation and monitoring of increases in Cloud costs and other usage anomalies
• Tracking of cloud reservation/savings plans use and collaboration with teams to re-allocate freed up capacity
• Extraction of insightful knowledge from data patterns and anomalies to guide strategic and operational decisions
• Recommendation and tracking of savings opportunities related to cloud commitment purchases and commitments
• Formulation of plans for optimization and automation of cost and cost compliance reporting
• Creation, maturation, automation, and governance of Cost Optimization policies and best practices
• Reporting of KPIs and recommended savings opportunities
• Partnership with engineering teams to ensure cost improvements are effective