Senior Cloud Engineer (AWS/FinOps)

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Engineer with extensive AWS and FinOps expertise to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud infrastructure. This role focuses on managing AWS environments, developing automation pipelines, and applying financial management principles to enhance cloud cost efficiency. The position involves collaborating closely with engineering, finance, and product teams to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions.

Delphi-US is a national IT services firm based in Newport, Rhode Island. We attract top-tier technical and professional talent, positioning leading employers to gain competitive advantages. Our core focus includes Data Intelligence Engineering & Analytics, AI/ML Operational Excellence, DevOps & Cloud Computing, Health IT & Life Sciences, and Energy Management. We serve critical sectors such as energy, finance, biomed, government, and Fortune 500 corporations. Our dedicated consultants excel at aligning technical expertise with client needs, ensuring project success and lasting results. We are committed to delivering high-quality, tailored staffing solutions with professionalism and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and operationalize AWS cloud infrastructure, tools, and pipelines.
• Manage and optimize AWS cloud costs using services such as Cost Explorer, Budgets, Savings Plans, and Reserved Instances.
• Develop and maintain AWS Cost and Usage Report (CUR) pipelines utilizing S3, Glue, and Athena.
• Design, implement, and govern AWS tagging strategies to support resource management and cost reporting.
• Automate tag enforcement and remediation through AWS Organizations Tag Policies, AWS Config, and Lambda.
• Develop automation and cost-saving solutions using Python, boto3, AWS CLI, Terraform, and other scripting tools.
• Apply FinOps principles across the Inform, Optimize, and Operate lifecycle to improve cloud financial visibility and efficiency.
• Build and support CI/CD pipelines to enhance cloud operational reliability and automation.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop cloud-based tools and strategies for cost allocation, reporting, and forecasting.
• Ensure cloud solutions adhere to security, compliance, and operational standards.
• Maintain technical documentation and contribute to best practices in cloud engineering.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in cloud engineering or related IT solution delivery.
• Proven hands-on experience with AWS cloud technologies and infrastructure management.
• Strong knowledge of FinOps principles, including cloud cost management and optimization strategies.
• Experience managing AWS costs with Cost Explorer, Budgets, Savings Plans, and Reserved Instances.
• Expertise in designing and implementing AWS tagging strategies, governance, and automated enforcement.
• Proficiency in building and maintaining AWS CUR pipelines with S3, Glue, and Athena.
• Skilled in infrastructure-as-code practices using Terraform.
• Strong scripting and automation skills with Python, boto3, AWS CLI, and Bash.
• Experience with CI/CD automation, SDLC, and DevOps practices.
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills in complex cloud environments.
• Ability to effectively partner with engineering, finance, and product stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced technical environments.

Qualifications

• Experience with Cloudability or similar cloud financial management platforms.
• Background in cloud cost reporting, allocation, and optimization strategies.
• Familiarity with AWS Config, GuardDuty, and Inspector.
• Experience with Docker, containerized environments, and cloud migrations.
• Knowledge of cloud security and operational best practices.
• Experience working with financial analytics and forecasting tools.

Pay

Hourly pay range: $72-$92