AWS Cloud Optimization Engineer
Experian
$0-$0 / yr
Salary
costa rica
Region
ASAP
Start Date
About Experian
Experian is a global company in data services, helping organizations and consumers manage risk and make informed decisions. We empower individuals and businesses at important life moments, from purchasing a home to expanding customer bases. With over 125 years of experience, we specialize in data gathering, analysis, and fraud prevention. Our 21,700 employees across 30 countries are dedicated to innovation and creating opportunities for a better tomorrow. Recently ranked the fifth-best company to work for in Costa Rica, we prioritize inclusive culture, employee well-being, and career development. Join us at www.experian.com/careers to be part of our team.
About this Role.
We are looking for an analytical and collaborative AWS DevOps professional to help manage, evaluate, and optimize our AWS cloud usage and costs across multiple applications. In this role, you will combine technical AWS knowledge with strong analytical thinking to identify cost optimization opportunities while maintaining performance, scalability, and reliability. You will work closely with engineering, DevOps, and application teams to influence design and operational decisions, helping build sustainable cloud cost practices over time. You will report to the Director of DevOps.
Responsibilities
Analyze AWS usage and cost data across applications and environments to understand spend drivers and trends
Identify and implement cost optimization opportunities such as rightsizing, scheduling, storage optimization, and removing unused resources
Partner with application teams, architects, and engineers to recommend cost‑efficient architecture and operational improvements
Review application infrastructure and cloud designs to ensure AWS services are used effectively and responsibly
Create dashboards, reports, and KPIs that provide clear visibility into cloud spend, savings, and anomalies
Promote and support FinOps best practices, including governance, tagging standards, forecasting, and ongoing cost accountability
4+ years of hands‑on experience working with AWS services in a DevOps, cloud engineering, or architecture‑focused role
Solid understanding of AWS cost drivers, including services such as EC2, RDS, S3, EKS/ECS, Lambda, networking, and data platforms
Experience analyzing cloud usage data and turning insights into actionable cost optimization recommendations
Knowledge of modern application architectures, including containers, microservices, and cloud‑native deployment patterns
Familiarity with AWS cost management tools such as Cost Explorer, budgets, and reporting or analytics dashboards
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain both technical and financial concepts to diverse audiences