Role Overview
Seeking a Cloud FinOps Subject Matter Expert to manage cloud financial operations and cost optimization for the enterprise Databricks data platform on Azure and AWS. The role focuses on monitoring cloud consumption, improving platform efficiency, forecasting costs, and establishing FinOps governance while partnering with engineering, finance, and product teams.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and optimize cloud spend across Databricks workloads, Azure, and AWS
Build cost visibility dashboards and usage analytics
Implement cost allocation frameworks (tagging, workspace mapping, business units)
Develop cloud consumption forecasting models for budgeting and financial planning
Drive cloud cost optimization initiatives (cluster rightsizing, autoscaling, scheduling)
Establish FinOps governance policies and best practices
Partner with Data Engineering, Platform, Finance, and Product teams
Provide showback/chargeback reporting and cost transparency
Analyze Databricks cluster utilization and workload efficiency
Track FinOps KPIs, savings initiatives, and optimization outcomes
Required Skills
Cloud FinOps / Cloud Cost Management experience
Databricks platform expertise (must-have)
Azure cloud experience (AWS exposure preferred)
Cloud cost optimization techniques (rightsizing, autoscaling, reserved capacity)
Cost analytics & forecasting using SQL / Python / BI tools
Power BI optimization and monitoring
Strong cross-functional communication with engineering, finance, and business teams
Location: San Jose, CA
Company: Data Capital Incorporation
Application URL: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4382209661