Cloud Cost Optimization Engineer

Lead automation, simplification, and efficiency of cost containment & reporting within Nike's public & private cloud ecosystem.

What You Will Do

Transform complex technical requirements into simple solutions, support application developers and data analysts, and evangelize cloud cost management across the organization.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Help promote a culture of cost accountability and awareness, with a passion for problem solving and customer service.

Requirements

• BS degree in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent practical experience
• A DevOps mindset
• Extensive knowledge of AWS public cloud infrastructure; Azure and Google Cloud is a plus
• Deep understanding of core public & private cloud billing, cost management, and data visualization tools
• Solid understanding of cloud billing and metering and the impact of usage patterns on total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Proficiency in developing repeatable and efficient automation to codify and simplify end-to-end processes and methods in public and private cloud landscapes
• Proficiency in using & integrating application programming interfaces (APIs)
• A passion for problem solving and customer service
• Experience building a cloud financial management roadmap
• Senior experience scripting using Python, as well as Perl, PowerShell, JavaScript, or similar scripting languages
• Experience with Application Performance Management tools (e.g. SignalFX, NewRelic, DataDog) preferred
• Experience providing chargeback, showback, budgeting and forecasting as core capabilities of cloud financial management
• Experience creating advanced product level visibility that will help drive better business decisions and cost accountability