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Synechron lists this Senior Azure FinOps & Cloud Optimization Consultant [Microsoft AI] opportunity in piscataway, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron's progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. We are seeking an experienced Senior Azure FinOps & Cloud Optimization Consultant to drive cost optimization, governance, automation, and financial accountability across a large Microsoft Azure estate.
The role will focus on identifying, implementing, and measuring sustainable cost optimization opportunities across Azure Compute, Storage, Networking, Databases, Microsoft Fabric, Azure AI/OpenAI, analytics platforms, and other PaaS services . This is a hands-on consulting role working closely with Microsoft, Enterprise / LOB Cloud/Infrastructure teams, application owners, engineering teams, Finance, and internal stakeholders to establish practical FinOps processes that can be operated by internal teams.
Automation should use appropriate technologies such as Azure Automation, Functions, Logic Apps, PowerShell, Azure CLI, Azure Resource Graph, Azure Policy, Terraform/Bicep, and APIs, with approvals, exclusions, logging, and operational guardrails. Microsoft Fabric & AI Optimization Partner with Data, Analytics, and AI teams to manage cost and capacity for Microsoft Fabric and Azure AI/OpenAI services, including capacity sizing, scheduling, utilization monitoring, token/model usage analysis, quotas, budgets, and cost-efficient architecture recommendations. Microsoft Partnership & Best Practices Work directly with Microsoft Azure and FinOps specialists to review the Azure estate against best practices, validate recommendations, evaluate new pricing/cost-management capabilities, and track agreed actions through to measurable implementation outcomes. FinOps Platform Implementation
7+ years of Cloud/Infrastructure experience with strong Microsoft Azure expertise.
3+ years of hands-on FinOps / Cloud Cost Optimization experience.
Strong knowledge of Azure Compute, Storage, Networking, Databases, PaaS services, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure AI/OpenAI cost management.
Automation experience using PowerShell, Azure CLI, Azure Resource Graph, Azure Policy, Terraform/Bicep, APIs, or similar tools.
Experience implementing or operating a FinOps / Cloud Cost Management platform.
Ability to work effectively with Microsoft, engineering teams, Finance, application owners, and senior stakeholders.
Implementation and tracking of measurable cost savings.
Microsoft Fabric and Azure AI/OpenAI cost optimization frameworks. Operationalized FinOps platform with dashboards, alerts, reports, runbooks, and knowledge transfer.
10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
Retirement savings plans.
A higher education certification policy.
Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
Cutting edge projects at the world's leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
S YNECHRON'S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative 'Same Difference' is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.
All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant's gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Worksite address
piscataway, NJ, 08854, US
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