GCP Engineer

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. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking an experienced GCP FinOps Analyst/Lead to drive cloud financial management and cost optimization initiatives across Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and enterprise infrastructure environments. The role will focus on cloud consumption analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cost transparency, and optimization while partnering with Engineering, Infrastructure, Finance, and Technology stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in GCP FinOps, cloud cost management, financial analytics, reporting, and stakeholder management , with the ability to deliver actionable insights that improve technology spend efficiency and maximize business value.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Charlotte, NC is $105k - $115k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

Drive GCP FinOps activities including cloud cost monitoring, forecasting, budgeting, optimization, and anomaly detection.

Analyze and optimize cloud spending across BigQuery, compute, storage, and platform services .

Track technology spend against budgets and provide variance analysis and cost-saving recommendations.

Support cost management for both cloud and on-premises infrastructure .

Develop dashboards and reports to provide visibility into technology consumption and costs.

Partner with Engineering, Infrastructure, Finance, and Technology teams to drive cost-efficiency initiatives.

Present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders and leadership teams.

Monitor and report on emerging technology spend, including GenAI and engineering tools

Requirements:

Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) , cloud architecture, and consumption models.

Hands-on experience in FinOps / Cloud Financial Management .

Expertise in cloud cost optimization, forecasting, budgeting, and spend analysis.

Strong analytical skills with experience in dashboarding and reporting tools.

Understanding of cloud and on-prem infrastructure cost drivers.

Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.

Excellent communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently

Preferred, but not required:

FinOps Practitioner or FinOps Certified Professional certification.

Experience with BigQuery cost optimization and cloud governance frameworks.

Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or similar reporting tools.

Experience working with large-scale enterprise cloud environments.

Exposure to GenAI platform cost monitoring and optimization.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• 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.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• 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.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

SYNECHRON’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.