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Toronto
We are currently requesting resumes for the following position : FinOps EngineerResume Due Date : Wednesday, February 4th, 2026 (5:00PM EST)Employment Type : Incorporated ContractorNumber of Vacancies : 1Level :MP4Contract Duration :12 Months (renewable)Hours of work: 35 per weekHourly Rate: $90-$95+HSTSecurity Clearance will be required for the selected applicant as a condition of employment.FinOps Engineer (Azure) – Hands‑On Technical RoleJob OverviewThe FinOps Engineer/Practitioner is ahighly hands-on technical roleresponsible for implementing and operating cloud financial management (FinOps) practices with a strong focus onMicrosoft Azure. This position requiresstrong, demonstrable coding skills, particularly inPython, to build ETL pipelines, automate FinOps processes, and analyze large-scale cloud cost and usage data.The FinOps Engineer works closely with engineering, finance, and product teams to drive cost optimization, increase financial transparency, and embed financial accountability into cloud operations. This role isnot advisory-only ; it requires the abilitytodesign, code, automate, and maintainFinOps solutions in production environments.Key Responsibilities:Hands on Cost OptimizationAnalyze Azure cloud usage and spend to identify inefficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.Implement optimization strategies such as rightsizing, reservations, savings plans, and waste elimination.Translate cost insights into actionable, technical solutions.Data Engineering & Coding (Core Requirement)Design, build, and maintain ETL pipelines using Pythonto ingest, transform, and aggregate Azure cost and usage data from multiple sources.Write clean,
efficient, and maintainable Python code for data processing, automation, and analysis.Work with structured and semi-structured data at scale.AutomationDevelop and maintain automation scripts and workflowsfor:Cost allocation and chargeback/showbackAnomaly detection and alertsReduce manual FinOps effort through repeatable, code-driven solutions.Build and maintainGrafana dashboardsthat provide clear, actionable insights into cloud spend, trends, and optimization opportunities.Ensure dashboards are data-driven, accurate, and aligned with business needs.Actively contribute to the FinOps backlog inAzure DevOps, including estimation and delivery.Collaborate with the FinOps Product Owner to translate requirements into technical deliverables.Partner with engineering, finance, and procurement teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial governance.Clearly communicate technical cost drivers and optimization outcomes to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Governance, Documentation & EducationSupport governance and policy enforcement to ensure Azure resources comply with organizational standards.Create and maintain technical documentation for FinOps tools, pipelines,
and automation.Advocate for FinOps best practices and educate teams on the financial impact of their cloud usage.Required QualificationsEducationBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.FinOps Certified Practitioner and/or Microsoft Azure certifications are considered robust assets.Experience2+ years of hands-on experiencein cloud engineering, DevOps, or cloud financial management.Proven, practical experience working withMicrosoft Azurein production environments.Demonstrated experiencewriting and maintaining Python codefor real-world use cases.Required Skills (Must-Have)Strong hands-on Python development skillsfor ETL, automation, and data analysis.In-depth knowledge ofAzure services, billing, and cost management .Experience implementingcloud cost optimization strategies(not just identifying them).Hands-on experience building dashboards and reports usingGrafana .Familiarity withAzure DevOpsfor backlog management and workflow execution.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.Nice-to-Have / AssetsExperience withAzure Data Factory, Databricks, and Parquet .Experience with financial chargeback/showback models.Background in governance, compliance, or policy automation.Important Note for CandidatesThis role requiresstrong, hands-on coding ability. Candidates must be able to demonstrate practical experience writing Python code, building data pipelines, and automating FinOps processes. Conceptual knowledge alone will not be sufficient for this position.#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Finops Engineer | Nuclear - $90 - $95 An Hour (Toronto)
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