Senior Platform Engineer – Cloud Native Engineering, Azure FinOps

Navy Federal Credit Union

. Lead FinOps strategy and execution for Azure cloud, including cost forecasting, budgeting, and optimization .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeVienna • Florida • United StatesSenior💰 $114,500 - $179,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Azure FinOps strategy, cost management, and optimization, with a strong focus on cloud financial operations and compliance. Proficient in developing tools and dashboards for monitoring cloud spend and driving cost efficiency initiatives.

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Azure FinOps ManagementCost Optimization TechniquesAzure Cost Management + BillingInfrastructure-as-Code ToolsFinOps Certified Practitioner

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Hard Skills

Cloud Cost ManagementAzure Services OptimizationCost ForecastingBudgetingData AnalysisPowerShellPythonAzure AdvisorAutomated DecommissioningRight-Sizing

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCollaborationTraining and Guidance

Tools & Technologies

Azure DevOpsCI/CD PipelinesMicrosoft Defender for CloudAzure PolicyIdentity GovernanceAzure SynapseDatabricksMicrosoft Fabric

Certifications & Qualifications

FinOps Certified Practitioner

Industry Keywords

Cloud Financial OperationsCost AllocationCloud GovernanceEnterprise Cloud EnvironmentsRegulatory Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead FinOps strategy and execution for Azure cloud, including cost forecasting, budgeting, and optimization
Own and manage Azure billing administration, including reservation purchases, compute savings plans, and cost allocation
Develop and maintain tooling and dashboards to monitor cloud spend and identify savings opportunities
Collaborate with engineering, finance, and procurement teams across geographies to align cloud usage with business goals
Provide guidance and training on cloud cost management best practices
Analyze usage patterns and recommend architectural changes to improve cost efficiency
Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements
Contribute to platform engineering initiatives, including automation, infrastructure as code, and cloud governance
Participate in Cloud Native Engineering’s roadmap planning and execution
Manage relationships with Microsoft and third-party FinOps tooling providers to ensure optimal service delivery, contract alignment, and cost efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field
5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with at least 3 years focused on Azure FinOps or cloud cost management
Proven experience managing Azure rate optimization techniques including reservations, savings plans, and cost analysis
Strong understanding of Azure services, pricing models, and usage optimization techniques, including right-sizing, automated decommissioning, and automated shutdowns
Experience with Azure Cost Management + Billing, Azure Advisor, and third-party FinOps tools
Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform
Ability to work independently and drive initiatives as the sole FinOps expert
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
FinOps Certified Practitioner or similar certification (desired)
Experience in financial operations within large-scale enterprise cloud environments (desired)
Knowledge of Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, and Identity Governance (desired)
Expertise with PowerShell or Python (desired)
Familiarity with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud governance frameworks (desired)
Exposure to Azure Synapse, Databricks, or Microsoft Fabric (desired)
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive pay
Generous benefits and perks
Meaningful career experience
Energized, engaged, and committed culture
Flexible hybrid work arrangement