Sr Platform Engineer, FinOps

ABOUT US

Recruitics Talent Intelligence and Acquisition Platform unites data, AI, and automation that make modern hiring possible — helping Enterprise organizations predict what’s coming next, attract the right talent, and convert talent anywhere.

We’re big believers in teamwork, curiosity, and doing work that actually makes an impact. If you love solving problems, thinking creatively, and helping companies build amazing teams, you’re going to love it here.

OVERVIEW

We are looking for a Cloud FinOps Engineer to own and drive cost optimization across our cloud infrastructure and data platforms. This role is for someone who lives and breathes cloud efficiency—who’s as comfortable diving into EC2 right-sizing reports as they are tuning Spark jobs, advising Kubernetes cost models, and shaping long-term AWS financial strategy.

This is a senior-level, high-ownership role embedded in the Platform team, working across Engineering, Data, and Finance. You’ll be responsible for uncovering waste, optimizing cloud spend, and building the tooling, automation, and reporting systems that make FinOps a core discipline—not an afterthought.

Our environment is deeply technical and performance-intensive, with significant cost centers in Spark compute, Kubernetes workloads, Snowflake usage, and Java-based microservices. You’ll play a critical role in making our systems not just reliable—but cost-effective at scale.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead cost optimization efforts across our AWS estate (EC2, EKS, S3, EBS, Lambda, RDS, etc.), delivering measurable savings and performance wins.
• Analyze and optimize Apache Spark jobs (EMR/EKS) — improve executor tuning, autoscaling, and job scheduling for efficiency.
• Partner with Data Engineering to optimize Airflow DAGs, reduce pipeline waste, and manage resource-intensive workflows.
• Reduce Kubernetes costs through node pool optimization, vcluster strategy, pod rightsizing, and non-prod automation.
• Implement and manage Savings Plans, Reserved Instances, and workload scheduling to maximize discount coverage.
• Audit and improve Snowflake usage patterns — warehouse sizing, query optimization, idle resource management.
• Collaborate with Finance to build accurate cloud cost allocation models, showback dashboards, and budget forecasting tools.
• Drive tagging enforcement, anomaly detection, and policy automation using tools like AWS CUR, Athena, QuickSight, or 3rd-party FinOps platforms.
• Advocate for and implement cost-conscious design patterns in collaboration with DevOps, SRE, and software engineers.
• Establish FinOps KPIs (e.g., cost per Spark job, cost per API call, efficiency scores) and drive continuous improvement.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or Platform roles, with a strong focus on cloud cost management.
• Deep experience in AWS with strong knowledge of pricing, service usage, billing structures, and enterprise discount programs.

Technical Skills:

• Strong hands-on expertise with Kubernetes (EKS), including autoscaling, node/pod tuning, and Vcluster architecture.
• Solid understanding of Apache Spark tuning and workload cost attribution.
• Experience with Airflow, Snowflake, and large-scale data pipelines.
• Familiarity with Java-based microservices in cloud environments and strategies to reduce resource bloat.
• Proficiency in Terraform, Python, and shell scripting for automation and reporting.
• Experience designing and managing FinOps dashboards (using QuickSight, Looker, Tableau, or similar).

Soft Skills:

• Excellent cross-functional communication skills; comfortable partnering with Engineering, Finance, and Procurement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• FinOps Certified Practitioner (or equivalent experience).
• Experience deploying FinOps tools (e.g., nOps).
• Familiarity with chargeback models, per-team budgeting, and cost accountability frameworks.
• Experience in high-growth SaaS or PE-backed environments.

WHY JOIN US? 

At Recruitics, you’ll have the opportunity to take full ownership of design within a cutting-edge team focused on leveraging AI and data to transform the recruitment marketing landscape. You’ll be joining a creative and collaborative environment where your work will directly impact our clients’ success and you will have opportunities for career growth, professional development, and continuous learning.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salaries with growth incentives 
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• #AnywhereAugust - We support remote work experiences to expand perspectives and personal growth
• 15 Vacation Days, 5 Flex Days, 5 Sick Days, and remote work options year-round
• Fully paid parental leave for both parents
• Summer Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day
• Winter Recess between Christmas and New Years
• Commuter and Parking Benefits through Wage Works
• Eligible to contribute to your 401(K) Retirement Plan after six (6) months of employment.
• Employee Assistance Programs to support your day to day 

LOCATION 

Office Locations: Remote in the US

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $140k - $190k (commensurate with experience) plus bonus incentive.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND ACCESSIBLE WORKPLACE 

Recruitics is an equal-opportunity employer. We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from prohibited employment conduct, including discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil partnership, status as a covered veteran, status in the Uniformed Services of the United States, citizenship and any other characteristic protected by State and Federal law.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible process for all individuals. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process due to a disability, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a timely and respectful manner.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old to apply.

At Recruitics, protecting our talent community—candidates, clients, and partners—is always a top priority. As you navigate your application journey, please keep these tips in mind to stay safe:

• We'll never ask you to pay for anything—that includes applications, interviews, background checks, or equipment.
• We only communicate via official email addresses ending in @recruitics.com—never from Gmail or suspicious lookalikes.
• We do not request personal financial information such as bank details, credit card numbers, or wire transfers.
• If something feels off or doesn’t seem right, pause and contact us directly at [email protected].

We’re thrilled you’re interested in working with us. Just make sure it’s really us you’re talking to. Stay sharp—and stay safe.