GCP Architect Remote
GCP Architect Description
Job #: 90939DESCRIPTION
Are you an experienced and passionate Cloud Cost Optimization Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to work remotely with an international IT company?
If you have a deep understanding of GCP, hands-on experience in DevOps or SRE, and a knack for data analysis, we have the perfect role for you! As a key member of our team, you'll be instrumental in maximizing ROI on cloud resources and driving cost-efficiency in large GCP environments. If you thrive in a collaborative and data-driven environment, and you're ready to work on cutting-edge technologies, we invite you to apply and be part of our dynamic team.
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
Join our team of forward-thinking professionals and put your expertise to work in optimizing cloud costs and driving efficiency. As a remote Cloud Cost Optimization Engineer, you'll enjoy the flexibility of working with an international team while making a real impact on our cloud services. Apply now and be part of a transformative journey towards innovative solutions!
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of up to 10 engineers with strong leadership skills
- Identify optimization opportunities to make cloud infrastructure cost-efficient and work closely with software development and engineering teams
- Understand the client's product and cloud architecture, analyzing associated costs for each environment segment
- Collaborate with architects and engineers on resource optimization, waste management, and capacity planning
- Monitor and investigate increases in cloud costs and usage anomalies
- Track utilization of cloud reservation/savings plans and repurpose freed-up capacity
- Derive insightful knowledge from data patterns and anomalies to inform strategic and operational decisions
- Recommend savings opportunities related to cloud commitment purchases and track utilization of these commitments
- Develop and maintain cloud costs and utilization reports, dashboards, and cost usage alerting and forecasting
- Implement dashboards and automated reporting for cost and cost compliance
- Create, automate, and govern Cost Optimization policies and best practices
- Report KPIs and recommended savings opportunities
- Partner with engineering teams to ensure effective cost improvements
Requirements
- In-depth understanding of GCP cloud infrastructure, cost reporting, and optimization at scale
- Experience with GCP EKS, Containerization, and expertise with GCP Cost Explorer, GCP Cost and Usage Report, GCP Budgets, CloudHealth
- Proven ability to create cost optimization dashboards, models, and reports for engineering teams
- Detail-oriented and skilled at turning data into actionable insights
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively on multiple concurrent projects
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Eagerness to work with new and upcoming technologies
- Working US hours required (PST)
We Offer
- Career plan and real growth opportunities
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- International Mobility Plan within 25 countries
- Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
- English classes with a certified teacher
- Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
- Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
- Flexible work schedule and dress code
- Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
- Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
- Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
- Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
- 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
- Grocery coupons
- 30 days December bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days
- Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
- Relocation bonus: transportation, 2 weeks of accommodation for you and your family and more
- Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills
Conditions
- By applying to our role, you are agreeing that your personal data may be used as in set out in EPAM´s Privacy Notice (https://www.epam.com/applicant-privacy-notice) and Policy (https://www.epam.com/privacy-policy)
