Cloud Architect – FinOps Engineer

Blackhawk Network (BHN) is the leader in global branded payment technologies. We strengthen relationships between brands and their customers, employees, and partners by transforming transactions into connections. BHN’s portfolio includes: Gift Card & eGift products, promotions and distribution that grow revenue faster; Rewards & Incentives that build loyalty and acquisition and are integrated into today’s leading platforms; and Payments that enable businesses and customers to access and disburse funds in convenient and innovative ways. BHN’s network spans across the globe with over 400,000 consumer touchpoints. Learn more at BHN.com.

This position may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States except for within the States of Alaska, North Dakota, or South Dakota. Employees located within 50 miles of a BHN office will be considered a “Hybrid” employee and are required to come into the office 2 days per week based on office schedule.

We are looking to hire Cloud Architecture and Cost specialist with FinOps experience to manage and optimize AWS cloud cost for BHN Engineering organization. Desired candidate combines deep knowledge of running cloud software workloads and project/product management expertise. 

• Implement, maintain, and oversee FinOps practices, methodologies, and processes, with a focus on analyzing cloud usage and spending data to identify areas for cost optimization.
• Improve Design and Architect of BHN Cloud Applications to reduce cloud spend.
• Design and code BHN Platform Tools and Software used for Cloud resources cost management.
• Optimize cloud resources by applying clear set of rules/polices on the way resources are being provisioned, configured, and consumed. 
• Monitor cloud usage and spend data to identify cost saving opportunities. 
• Maintain cost and cloud resources hygiene. 
• Analyze cloud usage patterns to identify and address cost anomalies. 
• Collaborating with finance, operations, and technology teams to drive cost optimization initiatives 
• Reporting and forecast cost savings progress. 
• Maintain the backlog of cost savings opportunities. 
• Run the cost management program with Ops and Application Teams. 

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as finance, computer science, or information systems management
• At least ten years of software development experience
• Expertise in at least one of the back-end programming languages: Python, Java, or TypeScript (you will code)
• At least five years of experience in AWS Cloud Management 
• At least three years of experience in project management, or finance
• Exceptional presentation skills 
• Working knowledge of CloudFormation, Helm, Terraform
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes, ECS, EKS, ASG, Redis, Docker
• Working knowledge of Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins
• Experience working in Agile Scrum environment as well as OPS environment
• Experience with reporting technologies
• Experience working with FinOps Tools (AWS Trust Advisor, CloudHealth, etc.) 
• Highly organized 
• Detail-oriented 
• Math skills or a background in finance
• Clear, effective written and oral communication 

Additional Qualifications That Can Set Candidates Apart: 

• AWS Certifications 
• FinOps Foundation Certification 
• Project Management Certifications 
• Product Management Certifications 
• Experience working with Rally 

Salary Range for all U.S. Residents (excluding Alaska, California, North Dakota, South Dakota): $125,100.00 to $168,900.00

Salary Range for California Residents Only: $157,030.00 to $212,000.00

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Blackhawk Network offers benefits including 401k with employer match, medical, dental, vision, 12 paid holidays in the year 2024, 1 hour of sick pay accrual for every 30 hours worked, parental leave, life insurance, disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, wellness benefits, and flexible time off for all full-time employees. 

Blackhawk Network provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  Blackhawk Network believes that diversity leads to strength. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Blackhawk Network encourages applicants with previous criminal records to apply to all positions and, pursuant to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Acts (and other “Fair Chance” laws), Blackhawk Network will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.  For Philadelphia applicants or jobs, please see a copy of Philadelphia’s ordinance on this topic by clicking this link: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/philadelphia/latest/philadelphia_pa/0-0-0-280104.