We are seeking a high calibre Cloud FinOps Automation Engineer to join a large scale government cloud transformation. This role isn't just about analysing costs, it’s about building the automated "guardrails" that prevent overspend before it happens. You will design, code, and deploy sophisticated automation solutions that enforce financial policy across AWS and Azure environments.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Security Clearance
You MUST hold a current AGSVA Baseline, NV1, or NV2 security clearance. Due to strict government data sovereignty and security protocols, we cannot progress any applications without an active Australian Government clearance.
The Role
As a FinOps Automation Specialist, you will sit at the intersection of Cloud Engineering and Financial Governance. Your mission is to eliminate manual financial tasks by developing software and scripts that automate cost compliance, tagging, and resource lifecycle management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Automated Guardrail Development: Build and maintain code-based solutions to optimise financial operations using programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++.
- Policy Enforcement: Design and implement Terraform tagging enforcement and automated compliance scans to ensure all cloud resources are correctly accounted for.
- Process Transformation: Analyse manual financial workflows to identify inefficiencies and replace them with automated, scalable software solutions.
- Integrity & Monitoring: Continuously audit the performance and accuracy of automated financial systems to ensure data consistency and rigorous quality assurance.
- Cross-Functional Liaison: Act as the technical bridge between Finance and IT, ensuring automation goals align with organisational compliance and budgetary objectives.
- Technical Mentorship: Support and train team members on new financial automation tools and emerging FinOps technologies.
Your Technical Profile
We are looking for a senior engineer with 5–10+ years of experience specifically focused on automated cost compliance and cloud governance.
Technical Essentials:
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Advanced proficiency in Terraform for developing automation and enforcing resource standards.
- Scripting & Software Development: Strong coding abilities in Python, Java, or C++ to create custom automation tools and audit reports.
- Cloud Platform Expertise: Deep functional understanding of both AWS and Azure services and their associated billing APIs.
- Governance & Control: Proven experience working within highly structured environments with strict change control and ITIL governance models.
- Data & Analytics: Familiarity with data analytics and cloud computing trends to drive competitive efficiency.
Qualifications & Certifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, or a related field.
- Highly Regarded: Certifications in Cloud (AWS/Azure) or Data Analytics.
- Sector Experience: Significant experience navigating the complexities of government or highly regulated environments.
At Randstad Digital, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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