Lead Platform Engineer ( Cloud FinOps)
Company: Capital One
Location: Richmond
Posted on: November 20, 2023
Job Description:
11 West 19th Street (22008), United States of America, New York,
New YorkLead Platform Engineer ( Cloud FinOps) Do you love building
and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving
complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative,
inclusive, and iterative delivery environment? At Capital One,
you'll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers and
disruptors, who solve real problems and meet real customer needs.
We are seeking a Lead Cloud FinOps Engineer who is passionate about
maximizing the cost efficiency of our AWS infrastructure. As a
Capital One Lead Cloud FinOps Engineer, you'll have the opportunity
to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within the
company. What You'll Do:
- Design, deploy, and support cost-efficient AWS solutions
- Research cloud cost abnormalities and provide insights into its
financial impact and solutions for supporting needed changes for
correction
- Identify areas of high influence that can be implemented
centrally to increase the overall efficiency of our AWS spend.
- Work with lines of businesses to implement savings
opportunities within their cloud footprints and applications.
- Create and implement actionable plans for the highest cost
applications at Capital One, working with application and division
leads to drive savings.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance around architectural
best practices that help elevate Cost Optimization as a pillar of
the Well-Architected Framework
- Influence and help achieve our enterprise cost efficiency
strategy Successful candidates will possess:
- Exceptional interpersonal, and verbal and written communication
skills, with the ability to document solutions and present ideas to
cross-functional teams.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a passion for teamwork.
- Solid understanding of AWS solutions and services
- A solid understanding of what comprises a scalable, robust,
supportable design
- A passion to drive cost savings strategies
- A bias toward action, along with an internal drive for
continuous improvement
- Ability to work in a flexible work environment that embraces
rapid change, emphasizes continuous learning, and attacks new
challenges
- Ability to adequately discuss technical issues with
technicians, engineers, architects and vendors.
- Ability to work as part of an integrated team that is
geographically dispersed, as well as work independently as
required.
- Proficient knowledge of common DevOps tools such as Git/Github,
Jenkins, containers, etc.
- Proficient Python programming skills with object-oriented
design principles desired. Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
- At least 5 years of AWS experience
- At least 5 years of experience deploying and supporting cloud
native solutions
- At least 3 years of experience with cloud financial management
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- 6+ years of AWS experience
- 6+ years of experience leading cloud cost management
initiatives with cross-functional teams that include engineering,
finance or product
- 3+ years of experience with API's
- 3+ years of experience with pricing models
- AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification At this time,
Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment
authorization for this position. The minimum and maximum full-time
annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please
note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to
perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the
amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting.
Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed
upon number of hours to be regularly worked. New York City (Hybrid
On-Site): $160,200 - $182,800 for Lead Platform Engineer Candidates
hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range
associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary
amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be
reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter. This role is also
eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which
may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI).
Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on
the plan. Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and
inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support
your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers
website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status,
exempt or non-exempt status, and management level. No agencies
please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to
diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex
(including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions),
race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic
information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected
veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable
federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free
workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified
applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the
requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background
inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the
New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code
Article 49, Sections ; New York City's Fair Chance Act;
Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other
applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding
criminal background inquiries.If you have visited our website in
search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a
position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital
One Recruiting at 1- or via email at . All information you provide
will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent
required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.For technical
support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please
send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor
guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services,
educational tools or other information available through this
site.Capital One Financial is made up of several different
entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for
Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is
for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines
is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
Keywords: Capital One, Richmond , Lead Platform Engineer ( Cloud FinOps), Engineering , Richmond, Virginia
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