Walmart Senior Software Engineer FinOps Analyst 

United States, Arkansas, Bentonville 

624920456

What you'll do...

As an Associate FinOps Engineer, you will contribute to driving cost efficiencies, cloud governance, and resource optimization within a fast-paced, evolving cloud environment. This entry-level role is designed for individuals passionate about cloud cost management and operational excellence, providing a strong foundation in FinOps principles and practices.

You will work alongside cross-functional teams, including Cloud Engineering, DevOps, and Finance, to ensure cloud infrastructure is optimized for cost, performance, and sustainability. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to learn about cloud governance frameworks and FinOps best practices.

• Be part of a team that is shaping the future of cloud efficiency and governance.
• Gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge FinOps practices and cloud optimization strategies.
• Collaborate with a diverse group of experts across cloud, finance, and operations disciplines.

Cloud Usage Analysis

• Monitor and analyze cloud resource usage and spending patterns to identify inefficiencies and areas for cost optimization.
• Use real-time dashboards and analytics tools to provide actionable insights on cloud usage.

Governance Policy Implementation

• Assist in implementing automated policies for resource provisioning, tagging, and lifecycle management to align with governance standards.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with established tagging and resource management policies.

Optimization Initiatives

• Support efforts to right-size underutilized resources and recommend cost-effective architectural improvements.
• Contribute to initiatives for continuous optimization, including auto-scaling configurations and containerization strategies.

Collaboration and Accountability

• Work closely with application teams to promote a "You Build It, You Own It" culture, ensuring they take ownership of cloud costs and resource efficiency.
• Provide support and training to teams on FinOps tools and practices.

Automation Support

• Assist in the development and deployment of automation scripts and workflows for cloud cost management, such as identifying and decommissioning idle resources.
• Ensure automation processes allow for manual review and intervention when necessary.

Reporting and Visibility

• Generate regular reports summarizing resource utilization, cost-saving measures, and compliance with governance policies.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), such as resource utilization, policy compliance rates, and cost savings realized.

What you'll bring:

• Educational Background : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Technical Skills :
  • Basic understanding of cloud platforms (e.g. Azure or Google Cloud).
  • Familiarity with cloud monitoring and cost management tools is a plus.
  • Basic programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash, YAML) to support automation tasks.
• Soft Skills :
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Effective communication skills for collaborating across technical and non-technical teams.
  • A proactive mindset with a keen interest in cloud cost management and governance.

Benefits: Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

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Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

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Bellevue, Washington US-11075:The annual salary range for this position is $108,000.00-$216,000.00 Bentonville, Arkansas US-10735:The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00-$180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include: - Stock Minimum Qualifications...

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 3 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.Option 2: 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
Preferred Qualifications...

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