Abarca Health is hiring a
Azure Cloud Engineer

Summary

The Azure Cloud Engineer - FinOps position at Abarca Health is responsible for managing and optimizing the financial operations of Azure cloud environments. They will collaborate with IT and finance departments to develop and enforce cloud spend policies, analyze and report on cloud expenditures, and use various tools to monitor and allocate cloud costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in cloud engineering with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure environments
• Deep understanding of Azure services, pricing models, and billing dashboard
• Proven experience with Azure Cost Management, Budgets, and other financial management tools
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial data to make business recommendations
• Experience with scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, etc.) for automation of cloud services
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Azure cloud services focusing on cost optimization and financial governance
• Collaborate with IT and finance departments to develop and enforce cloud spend policies and best practices
• Analyze and report on cloud expenditures, providing insights and recommendations for cost savings and operational efficiencies
• Use Azure Cost Management tools to monitor, allocate, and optimize expenditures across multiple departments and projects
• Develop automated solutions for budget tracking, alerting, and reporting to enhance visibility and control over cloud costs
• Design and implement tagging strategies to ensure accurate cost allocation and chargebacks
• Lead cloud cost reduction initiatives, including reserved instances, sizing, and scaling adjustments
• Stay updated with Azure’s pricing and service catalog to advise on cost-effective cloud architectures and services
• Train and mentor team members on Azure cost management practices and tools
• Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams to ensure cost-efficiency is embedded in all cloud projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in Azure, such as Azure Cost Management and Billing preferred
• Financial experience, cost accounting/billing experience