AWS FinOps Architect
Apply NowCompany: Tata Consultancy Services
Location: Chicago, IL 60629
Description:
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Cost and Usage Report (CUR), AWS Budgets, AWS Cost Anomaly Detection, AWS Cost Categories, AWS Trusted Advisor, AWS Compute Optimizer, Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, Spot Instances, FinOps Best Practices, Cloud Financial Management, Cost Allocation, Chargeback Models, Forecasting, Budgeting, SQL, Python, Power BI/Tableau, AWS Lambda, Finance Coordination, Stakeholder Management, Cloud Governance, Cost Optimization Strategies, Anomaly Detection, Capacity Planning
Roles & Responsibilities
Analyze AWS cost and usage data across different business units and teams to identify spending patterns, cost anomalies, and areas for optimization.
Work closely with engineering, DevOps, cloud operations, and finance teams to implement cost allocation strategies, tagging policies, and chargeback models.
Develop and maintain AWS cost dashboards and reports using AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Cost and Usage Reports (CUR), and third-party FinOps tools to improve cost visibility.
Provide recommendations for AWS cost optimization, including rightsizing, savings plans, reserved instances, spot instances, and storage lifecycle policies.
Establish FinOps best practices, including budget governance, anomaly detection mechanisms, and cost accountability frameworks.
Coordinate with various teams utilizing AWS resources to ensure alignment with budget constraints and cloud financial strategies.
Implement and refine cost allocation methodologies to accurately track AWS expenses at departmental, project, and workload levels.
Conduct cost-benefit analysis of cloud service adoption, ensuring alignment with business and IT financial goals.
Monitor and report on AWS credits, discounts, enterprise agreements, and reserved capacity purchases to maximize cost efficiency.
Support capacity planning and forecasting efforts, providing insights for financial planning and cloud budgeting decisions.
Develop and automate cost optimization workflows using AWS Lambda, AWS Budgets, AWS Cost Anomaly Detection, and AWS Cost Categories.
Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure cost governance aligns with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to refine cloud financial management strategies and enhance overall cost governance
Generic Managerial Skills, If any
Stakeholder and client management
Salary Range: $130,000-$135,000 a year
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
Discretionary Annual Incentive.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
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AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Cost and Usage Report (CUR), AWS Budgets, AWS Cost Anomaly Detection, AWS Cost Categories, AWS Trusted Advisor, AWS Compute Optimizer, Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, Spot Instances, FinOps Best Practices, Cloud Financial Management, Cost Allocation, Chargeback Models, Forecasting, Budgeting, SQL, Python, Power BI/Tableau, AWS Lambda, Finance Coordination, Stakeholder Management, Cloud Governance, Cost Optimization Strategies, Anomaly Detection, Capacity Planning
Roles & Responsibilities
Analyze AWS cost and usage data across different business units and teams to identify spending patterns, cost anomalies, and areas for optimization.
Work closely with engineering, DevOps, cloud operations, and finance teams to implement cost allocation strategies, tagging policies, and chargeback models.
Develop and maintain AWS cost dashboards and reports using AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Cost and Usage Reports (CUR), and third-party FinOps tools to improve cost visibility.
Provide recommendations for AWS cost optimization, including rightsizing, savings plans, reserved instances, spot instances, and storage lifecycle policies.
Establish FinOps best practices, including budget governance, anomaly detection mechanisms, and cost accountability frameworks.
Coordinate with various teams utilizing AWS resources to ensure alignment with budget constraints and cloud financial strategies.
Implement and refine cost allocation methodologies to accurately track AWS expenses at departmental, project, and workload levels.
Conduct cost-benefit analysis of cloud service adoption, ensuring alignment with business and IT financial goals.
Monitor and report on AWS credits, discounts, enterprise agreements, and reserved capacity purchases to maximize cost efficiency.
Support capacity planning and forecasting efforts, providing insights for financial planning and cloud budgeting decisions.
Develop and automate cost optimization workflows using AWS Lambda, AWS Budgets, AWS Cost Anomaly Detection, and AWS Cost Categories.
Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure cost governance aligns with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to refine cloud financial management strategies and enhance overall cost governance
Generic Managerial Skills, If any
Stakeholder and client management
Salary Range: $130,000-$135,000 a year
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
Discretionary Annual Incentive.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
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