AWS COST EXPERT / FINOPS ENGINEER @ RIYA CHAURASIA
We are looking for a hands-on AWS Cost Expert / FinOps Engineer who can go beyond recommendations and actually implement cost optimization strategies at a deep architectural level. This role is strictly on-site in Hyderabad and operates during the night shift from 8 PM to 4 AM. You will be tasked with analyzing cloud spend, designing more efficient architectures, and executing changes that result in tangible cost savings. The budget for this position is up to 25 LPA.
The successful candidate must possess deep technical expertise in AWS services, including EC2, RDS, Lambda, and DynamoDB. You will work directly with infrastructure teams using tools like Terraform or AWS CDK and collaborate with application teams to drive architectural improvements. This is not just an advisory position; we need a proactive professional who can take ownership of cloud costs, manage savings plans and spot strategies, and push through high-impact changes. Immediate joiners or those with a short notice period are highly preferred.
The successful candidate must possess deep technical expertise in AWS services, including EC2, RDS, Lambda, and DynamoDB. You will work directly with infrastructure teams using tools like Terraform or AWS CDK and collaborate with application teams to drive architectural improvements. This is not just an advisory position; we need a proactive professional who can take ownership of cloud costs, manage savings plans and spot strategies, and push through high-impact changes. Immediate joiners or those with a short notice period are highly preferred.
Key Requirements
Minimum of 6+ years of hands-on experience in AWS cloud infrastructure and cost optimization.
Deep architectural understanding of core AWS services such as EC2, RDS, Lambda, and DynamoDB.
Proven track record of implementing FinOps practices and driving measurable cloud cost reductions.
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, specifically Terraform or AWS CDK.
Expertise in managing and optimizing AWS Savings Plans, Reserved Instances, and Spot Instance strategies.
Ability to perform technical right-sizing analysis and execute architecture-level improvements.
Experience using AWS CloudWatch and other monitoring tools to analyze and report on resource utilization.
Willingness to work a permanent night shift (8 PM – 4 AM) at the Hyderabad office.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify inefficiencies in complex cloud environments.
Excellent communication skills to work effectively with both application developers and infrastructure teams.