FinOps Engineer, Cloud & Kubernetes Optimization

Allstate

. Analyze cloud and Kubernetes usage to identify idle capacity, inefficient workloads, cost anomalies, and optimization opportunities .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $98,100 - $167,850 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cloud cost optimization, including hands-on experience with major cloud platforms and proficiency in data analysis to drive actionable insights. Capable of collaborating across teams to implement FinOps practices and enhance cloud financial management.

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Cloud Cost OptimizationKubernetes Workload AnalysisPython ScriptingFinOps PracticesData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Cloud Platform ExperienceKubernetes OptimizationCost AllocationSQLExcelPower BITableauAPI IntegrationInfrastructure as CodeTerraform

Soft Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Apptio CloudabilityVMware CloudHealthFinoutAdaptive6Datadog

Certifications & Qualifications

FinOps Foundation Certification

Industry Keywords

Cloud Financial ManagementCost Optimization ConceptsTechnology Business ManagementUnit EconomicsAI Cost Governance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesPythonSQLTableauTerraformVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze cloud and Kubernetes usage to identify idle capacity, inefficient workloads, cost anomalies, and optimization opportunities
Partner with engineering and product teams to evaluate recommendations, explain expected impact, and support implementation
Build lightweight scripts, API integrations, and repeatable workflows to reduce manual analysis and connect relevant data sources
Develop reports, dashboards, forecasts, and cost insights to help teams understand spending trends and plan future cloud usage
Support cloud commitment planning, reservations, savings programs, and other cloud-cost efficiency strategies
Expand FinOps practices through standards, documentation, education, and tools that enable product and engineering teams to own their cloud costs
Collaborate with cloud, Kubernetes, engineering, finance, architecture, and product teams
Translate cloud-usage data into practical recommendations and measurable outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hands-on experience working with at least one major cloud platform, such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
Experience analyzing or optimizing cloud infrastructure, containerized applications, or Kubernetes-based workloads
Working knowledge of cloud billing, usage, cost allocation, forecasting, or cost-optimization concepts
Ability to use Python or another scripting language for basic automation, API calls, data preparation, or systems integration
Experience using data to identify trends, investigate issues, and develop clear, actionable recommendations
Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical and financial information to engineering, finance, product, and leadership audiences
Experience with FinOps, cloud financial management, technology business management, or cloud-cost optimization
Familiarity with Apptio Cloudability, VMware CloudHealth, Finout, Adaptive6, or cloud-native cost-management platforms
Experience with Kubernetes cost allocation, workload rightsizing, autoscaling, cluster efficiency, or shared-cost analysis
Experience using SQL, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Datadog, or similar analytical and observability tools
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, developer portals, or engineering automation workflows
Exposure to unit economics, AI cost governance, token consumption, model-selection economics, or FinOps Foundation practices and certifications
Successful completion of a background investigation
Must be authorized to work in the United States; Allstate generally does not sponsor employment-based visas for this position
Reliable internet with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload
Dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, with appropriate desk and seating

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse
Monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs for employees eligible to work from home
Dedicated, private workspace requirements for home working
Opportunity to shape FinOps capabilities and build practical solutions
Flexibility to test new ideas, recommend tools, and build practical solutions
Exposure to unit economics, AI cost management, and token-based consumption
Continuous learning opportunities
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