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Azure Finops Engineer Jobs in Phoenix, AZ (NOW HIRING)

Director of Cloud

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$220 - $280/hr

Partner with Software Engineering, Data & AI, and Cybersecurity leadership to ensure platform decisions support cross-functional needs. * Own the FinOps discipline for Azure, including cost ...

Cloud Architect

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$75 - $125/hr

Drive FinOps initiatives -- right‑sizing, reserved instance planning and cost allocation tagging ... IAM, SCPs, Azure AD/Entra, CSPM tools. * Experience with containerisation (Docker) and ...

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Cloud Architect

Chandler, AZ · Remote

$66.50 - $84.75/hr

Job Details: Architect (ETL, Cloud, Microservices, Kafka, DevOps, Open Source, Spring Boot ... Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification Thanks and Regards Syed Salim | Technical Recruiter ...

Implement M365 governance inclusive of FinOps & self-service, ensuring alignment and accountability ... Azure AI Builder and AI/ML-enabled productivity solutions. * DevOps and platform operations ...

Cloud Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$52.50 - $70.25/hr

Contribute to FinOps initiatives, including cloud cost optimization, spend analysis, resource ... Google Cloud, Azure). * Experience with automation and scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell)

Cloud Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$52.50 - $70.25/hr

Contribute to FinOps initiatives, including cloud cost optimization, spend analysis, resource ... Google Cloud, Azure). * Experience with automation and scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell)

Cloud Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$52.50 - $70.25/hr

Contribute to FinOps initiatives, including cloud cost optimization, spend analysis, resource ... Google Cloud, Azure). * Experience with automation and scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell)

... Azure, GCP) FinOps Certified Practitioner Preferred Knowledge/Skills: Demonstrates extensive-level ... Developing and re-engineering IT processes, capabilities, and controls in a proven and efficient ...

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How much do azure finops engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for azure finops engineer in Phoenix, AZ is $57.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52.50 and $65.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Azure Finops Engineer vs Cloud Financial Analyst?

AspectAzure Finops EngineerCloud Financial Analyst
CertificationsAzure certifications, FinOps certificationsFinancial analysis, cloud cost management certifications
Work EnvironmentCloud environments, Azure platform, DevOps teamsFinance departments, IT teams, cloud cost management
Industry UsageTech, cloud service providers, enterprises using AzureFinance, IT, cloud cost optimization across industries

The Azure Finops Engineer focuses on managing and optimizing cloud costs within Azure, combining technical cloud skills with financial management. The Cloud Financial Analyst emphasizes analyzing and controlling cloud expenses from a financial perspective. While both roles involve cloud cost management, the Azure Finops Engineer is more technical and operational, whereas the Cloud Financial Analyst leans towards financial analysis and reporting.

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Hiring: FinOps Engineer / Platform Cost Engineering Lead

Realtech Services

Chandler, AZ • On-site

Contractor

Re-posted 11 days ago


Job description


Title: FinOps Engineer / Platform Cost Engineering Lead

Duration: Long-Term Contract 

Location- Chandler, AZ / Irving, TX – 3 days per week

We are seeking a skilled FinOps Engineer to drive financial accountability, optimize cloud spend, and improve forecasting across our technology organization. This role provides hand on technical leadership for the FinOps function, focused on driving efficiencies, embedding cost accountability into engineering workflows, and leveraging automation and AI assisted insights to reduce technology spend at scale.

The role partners closely with Architecture, Engineering, and Finance to ensure cost is treated as a first class operational and design consideration.

*Open for Texas location if better candidate available

Must Have Qualifications

  • 6-10+ years of experience in cloud, platform, or infrastructure engineering
  • Hands on experience with Azure and GCP cost management, billing models, and optimization
  • Experience managing and optimizing on prem or hybrid infrastructure costs
  • Proven FinOps experience delivering:
    • Application level cost visibility, allocation, and chargeback
    • Identify optimization opportunities (rightsizing, reserved instances/savings plans, storage lifecycle, architectural efficiencies).
    • Budgeting, forecasting, anomaly detection, and variance analysis
    • Measurable cost savings and efficiency improvements
  • Strong automation and engineering capabilities, including:
    • Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash, or equivalent)
    • Building automated guardrails, alerts, and remediation workflows
  • AI assisted FinOps automation experience, such as:
    • Using AI driven insights or anomaly detection to identify inefficiencies and spend risks
    • Automating cost insight generation, recommendations, or remediation actions
  • Experience implementing tagging, allocation, and governance standards at scale
  • Ability to integrate cost controls into engineering pipelines and operational processes
  • Strong communication skills and ability to translate technical cost drivers into business impact

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience operating FinOps in large scale or multi cloud environments
  • Kubernetes or container cost optimization experience
  • Experience embedding cost as a non-functional requirement (NFR) in architecture and design reviews
  • Familiarity with third party FinOps or cloud cost management platforms 
  • FinOps Foundation certification or demonstrated applied FinOps maturity