Senior AWS Cloud Engineer - Cost Optimization Specialist

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide.

About the role

We are seeking an expert-level Senior AWS Cloud Engineer specializing in comprehensive cost optimization across various services and platforms. The successful candidate will identify, explore, and implement strategic cost-saving initiatives, with a focus on achieving 2025 Cloud Cost reduction in spending through multiple saving tracks.

Responsibilities

• Explore all available options to reduce costs across AWS services, including storage (EC2, EBS, S3), compute, and memory, utilizing AWS Savings Plans (SP) and Reserved Instances (RI).
• Develop and execute cost-saving solutions within AWS RDS Reservations and Compute Reservations, ensuring efficient resource utilization.
• Leverage Turbonomic and ParkMyCloud to perform comprehensive analyses and drive cost-saving decisions.
• Discover and assess unused resources across AWS environments, evaluating them as candidates for decommissioning to enhance cost efficiency.
• Implement Intelligent Tiering strategies to optimize data storage costs across AWS services.
• Evaluate all cloud services to determine if extended support charges are incurred and develop a strategic plan to address and mitigate these costs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to operationalize comprehensive cost management strategies and ensure alignment with financial goals.
• Provide expert insights, analysis, and reporting to support decision-making and enhance cloud financial governance.
• Stay informed about AWS and Azure (SP & RI) pricing models, savings plans, and industry best practices to continuously improve optimization efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in cloud engineering with a proven track record of cost optimization.
• Expertise in managing AWS Savings Plans, Reserved Instances, RDS Reservations, and Compute Reservations.
• Demonstrable proficiency with Turbonomic, ParkMyCloud, and Intelligent Tiering strategies.
• Advanced skills in automation and scripting for comprehensive cloud cost management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to achieve effective cost-saving solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams.

Schedule

6-month contract