Cloud Optimization Engineer

Summary

Join Ubiminds, a GPTW-certified company, and work as a Cloud Optimization Engineer for a SaaS platform specializing in next-generation cloud cost management and FinOps. Analyze Azure cloud workloads, develop automated insights, and collaborate with data science to integrate AI/ML into optimization workflows. You will design and document scalable algorithms, research new strategies, and partner with customers to deliver actionable recommendations. This role requires deep Azure experience, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and excellent communication skills. Ubiminds offers a remote-first policy, MacBook provision, growth opportunities, English lessons, referral bonuses, and access to their Florianópolis headquarters.

Requirements

• Advanced/fluent English skills – Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You are comfortable working 9-5 EST - we have a fair amount of flexibility for people to get their work done whenever works for them, but our core hours are Eastern Timezone
• Deep experience with Azure (Databricks, Snowflake, and/or Kubernetes)
• Proven ability to identify cloud inefficiencies and design optimization algorithms
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Experience working cross-functionally with product, engineering, and customer success
• Passion for innovation, continuous learning, and making data actionable

Responsibilities

• Analyze Azure cloud workloads to identify inefficiencies and cost-saving opportunities
• Design and document scalable algorithms that automate the detection of waste
• Collaborate with data science to enhance insights using AI/ML
• Research new strategies and test their reliability through validation methods
• Partner with customers to deliver actionable recommendations and optimization guidance
• Stay current on evolving cloud pricing models and trends across Azure and other platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, AWS Solutions Architect, GCP Architect)
• Experience in research or consulting roles focused on cloud cost optimization
• Strong mentorship skills and ability to influence technical direction

Benefits

• Are placed in a product-based company, with the same treatment as their full-time employees
• Have our full back-office support, from career guidance to HR and concierge services
• Enjoy our remote-first policy – we are a distributed team, after all
• Get your own MacBook (none of that "bring your own device" stuff here)
• Have access to growth opportunities with other amazing technology professionals, through tech talks, chapter meetings, and even remote happy hours for tons of fun!
• Improve your English through free lessons with a native English speaker - get to the next level on your communication skills!
• Candidate Referral bonus (promote Ubi to your tech friends, and get paid for it!)
• Miss working in the office? Our cool Florianópolis headquarters is available whenever you want, with weekly quick massages & tasty snacks, soft drinks, and games