Lead DevOps Engineer (FinOps)

We are seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer specializing in FinOps to champion financial transparency, accountability, and cost optimization across hybrid IT environments.

This role works closely with teams across finance, engineering, procurement, and operations to ensure optimal technology investments are aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Equip, guide, and train stakeholders on cost management practices as part of a Community of Practice

• Ensure the functionality of cost management tools, including access control, accurate cost mapping, and alignment, and collaborate with vendors on feature requests

• Identify, analyze, and report cost opportunities and risks across cloud and on-prem environments, working with stakeholders to address them

• Engage and collaborate with internal teams and external cloud providers to align on cost strategies

• Track KPIs to drive accountability and optimize costs in hybrid IT environments

• Identify and implement cost optimization opportunities in collaboration with teams

• Manage cloud financial commitments (reservations) in coordination with FinOps teams and stakeholders

• Stay updated on industry trends, pricing models, and best practices in cloud and traditional IT environments

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and chargeback/showback processes

• Build compelling business cases for migrating workloads from on-premises infrastructure to the cloud

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a FinOps-related role within an international IT organization

• Knowledge of Cloud principles and multiple cost visualization tools

• Familiarity with showback and chargeback principles and financial structures within multinationals

• Experience in change management within large organizations

• Capability to translate financial structures and allocate costs within IT contexts

• FinOps Practitioner certification or willingness to obtain it in the short term

• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication, presentation, and expectation management capabilities

• Ability to foster cost awareness across non-finance teams or business owners

• Attention to detail coupled with a forward-thinking and solution-oriented approach

• Self-motivation with a can-do attitude and the ability to deliver quality results with limited supervision

• Advanced proficiency in English (B2+)

We offer

• We gather like-minded people:

  • Engineering community of industry professionals

  • Friendly team and enjoyable working environment

  • Flexible schedule and opportunity to work remotely within Poland

  • Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually

  • Business-driven relocation opportunities

• We provide growth opportunities:

  • Outstanding career roadmap

  • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills, and well-being programs

  • Certification (GCP, Azure, AWS)

  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, Cloud Guru

  • English classes

• We cover it all:

  • Stable income (Employment Contract or B2B)

  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)

  • Strategically located offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, fantastic coffee, and more

  • Referral bonuses

  • Corporate, social and well-being events

• Please, note:

  • The set of bonuses might vary based on the role you apply for – specifics will be discussed with our recruiter during the general interview

  • We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively

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.