About Upsun (formerly Platform.sh)
Upsun is the cloud application platform humans and robots love. It is built for today’s hybrid teams, where AI agents write and test code and humans focus on solving the problems that really matter. Developers, DevOps engineers, and platform teams use Upsun to build, ship, and scale confidently without wrestling with backend infrastructure. We give you your time back. You get:
Predictable performance, even at scale
Secure, compliant environments by default
Real-time observability and profiling built in
Cloning, configuration, and provisioning in seconds
AI-ready features that plug directly into your stack
The name says it all. “Up” means uptime, reliability, and acceleration. “Sun” reflects our follow-the-sun-support, a 24×7, globally distributed support team keeping the lights on while you rest. Our core belief is that software should power brighter solutions and greater innovation.
Upsunners are a remote, global workforce, and we thrive in a multicultural team. We are committed to open source and an open, welcoming environment. Our team spans the globe and the experience spectrum.
What’s our commonality, our cultural fabric? A curious spirit and a thirst for knowledge; an eagerness for innovative ideas and cultures. We believe we can build anything together in an environment that frees you to do your best work.
Our values:
🌿 We make a positive impact.
✨ We aim for the stars.
💚 We care for each other.
Impact of a FinOps Analyst
As a
FinOps Analyst,
you apply technical and financial expertise to ensure our cloud infrastructure remains efficient and scalable. You serve as a core contributor to our FinOps practice, translating cloud consumption data into actionable insights that drive measurable cost improvements. By managing the day-to-day unit economics of our cloud environment, you help the organization maintain a healthy balance between innovation and fiscal responsibility.
In this role, you ensure the outcomes for cloud cost management within your domain. You act as a technical bridge between Engineering and Finance, helping teams adopt best practices for resource tagging, commitment utilization, and waste reduction. Your work ensures that our cloud investments are transparent, predictable, and optimized for maximum business value.
What to expect
Operational Execution & Roadmap:
Contribute to and execute the FinOps roadmap, ensuring all initiatives align with established business objectives and cloud adoption goals.
Reporting & Metrics:
Maintain key FinOps metrics and analyze cloud billing data to provide other teams with clear reports on cost drivers and spend variances.
Partnership:
Partner with our Engineering & Product teams to integrate FinOps principles and cost-efficiency best practices directly into their deployment cycles and decision-making processes.
Stakeholder Enablement:
Deliver FinOps awareness programs and documentation, acting as the primary point of contact to ensure transparency between technical execution and financial expectations.
Financial Controllership:
Support Finance teams with accurate usage data for budget forecasting and ensure cloud operations adhere to established financial controls and compliance requirements.
Commitment Monitoring:
Actively monitor and optimize the utilization of Reserved Instances (RIs), Savings Plans, and Committed Use Discounts (CUDs) across our multi-cloud environment.
CSP & Vendor Analysis:
Track changes in Cloud Service Provider (CSP) pricing and service offerings to assess potential impacts on our infrastructure and recommend proactive adjustments.
Optimization Initiatives:
Lead the execution of specific cost-saving projects, using data analysis and experimentation to drive continuous improvement in cloud resource efficiency.
What you bring
Data Manipulation:
Advanced proficiency in
SQL
and
Excel/Google Sheets
is mandatory. You are comfortable building models with large datasets and using
BI tools
(e.g., Tableau, Looker, or PowerBI) to visualize complex trends.
Experience:
4+ years of experience in
FinOps or cloud cost management
, with a strong understanding of how cloud architectural choices impact the bottom line.
Cloud Domain Knowledge:
Proven experience managing
billing and discount
mechanisms (RIs, CUDs) across at least one major cloud provider (
AWS, GCP, or Azure
).
Analytical Rigor:
The ability to
prioritize based on cost fluctuations
and break down
complex billing data
into clear, actionable insights for both technical and financial stakeholders
Collaborative Mindset:
Great communication skills, resilience and a track record of working effectively within cross-functional teams to improve processes and drive cost-efficiency outcomes.
Nice to have
An active FinOps Certified Practitioner (FOCP) certification.
An understanding of
FOCUS
(FinOps Open Cost & Usage Specification) as the emerging standard for cloud billing data.
Familiarity with ESG reporting and the ability to correlate cloud efficiency with carbon footprint metrics.
Where we hire
At Upsun, remote work isn’t just a trend – it’s our foundation. The freedom of remote work with the support of a diverse, global team has been our successful model for over a decade. Our culture celebrates flexibility and collaboration, and while we have team members in over 30 countries around the globe, we are currently focused on hiring for this role in
Canada or Spain
. Although we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates who are legally authorized to work in these countries.
How we hire
We know that a great hire won’t meet every requirement that we’ve outlined. If you can see yourself elevating the team, we want to hear your story. Few of us would be here had we not taken a chance.
You can expect
4
interviews on Google Meet to follow the order below. Should you successfully move through the entire process you will have the opportunity to meet with a variety of Upsunners. Our goal is to ensure you can make the most informed decision on whether this role, and our culture aligns with what you’re looking for in your future working environment.
45 Minutes with Talent Acquisition
60 Minutes with Hiring Manager (Senior Director, FP&A and IT)
60 Minutes with Team (Director, Data Science & Engineering // Senior Director, Site Reliability Engineering)
45 Minutes with Executive (CFO)
All roles require background checks.
What we offer
💡
A product you can believe in
– Join us in transforming how businesses build and manage web applications, driven making a positive impact as a proud
B Corp
.
🏆 An Award-Winning Workplace
– We’ve been recognized by Forbes’ Top 30 Companies for Remote Jobs and France’s Best Workplaces for Women.
🗣️
A culture that values your voice
– Join a flexible, open, and inclusive work environment where your voice is encouraged, and your ideas shape our growth and evolution.
🌎
A global team
– Collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds across the world, embracing different perspectives
🎉 Benefits and perks
– Make the most of what matters to you
🏝 Flexible PTO
🩺 Comprehensive healthcare coverage
📈 Company stock options
🧠 Professional development budget
💻 Office equipment budget
💆 ♀️ Wellness budget
🧳 Annual team gatherings
🛜 Internet reimbursement
👶 Inclusive parental leave
✈️ Remote work travel program
You belong here
At Upsun, we celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. We embrace and value different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, because they make us stronger as a team. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever path you’ve taken, you are welcome here. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, connect with others, and share your passion. If you need accommodations at any stage of our hiring process, please let us know. We’re here to ensure an accessible and comfortable experience for you.
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