FinOps Engineer - GCP job in Riyadh

Position

Akkodis is seeking a FinOps Engineer specialized in Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate should have 4-6 years of experience in cloud cost optimization, financial operations, or cloud infrastructure management.

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Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Cost Monitoring: Implement and maintain dashboards and alerts using billing APIs and cost management tools. Track committed use discounts (CUDs), sustained usage, and resource tagging for accurate chargebacks.
Resource Optimization: Identify underutilized resources and make recommendations for rightsizing or scheduling. Analyze usage patterns to optimize compute, storage, and network spend.
Automation Development: Build automation for anomaly detection, budget enforcement, and cost forecasting. Integrate scripts and tools with CI/CD pipelines for real-time FinOps insights.
Reporting & Governance: Develop BI reports and dashboards for technical and non-technical stakeholders. Support budget planning, forecasting, and monthly business reviews.

Technologies & Tools:

Cloud Billing & APIs: Google Cloud Billing APIs, Big Query billing exports
Cost Management Platforms: Google Cloud Cost Management, Cloudability, Apptio, Spot.io
Automation Tools: Terraform, Python, Google Cloud Functions, Bash
BI Platforms: Looker, Power BI, Google Data Studio, Tableau

Certifications:

Required: Google Cloud Associate (e.g., Associate Cloud Engineer)
Preferred: FinOps Certified Practitioner or FinOps Certified Professional
Additional Advantage: Certifications in data analysis (e.g., DA-100, Google Data Analyst, or Looker certifications)

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