The Role
Design, build, and deliver cloud cost management, automation, and governance solutions. Implement cost analytics pipelines, backend services, API integrations, and database schemas. Apply secure coding, RBAC, secrets management, deploy Linux automation workloads, and use cloud CLI tooling to operationalize billing and optimization. Influence stakeholders and, at higher levels, mentor and shape FinOps strategy.
Summary Generated by Built In
RAVL helps technologists accelerate their careers.
At RAVL, we connect strategy with execution, care deeply about the people we work with, and measure success by the lasting impact we leave behind. Our purpose is to build a team that puts real, sustainable business outcomes at the core of everything we do.
We’re here to leave our clients better than we found them, and to create a place where our people are proud to Build. Better.
As a FinOps Consultant at RAVL, you will design, build, and deliver cloud cost management, automation, and governance solutions that enable clients to operate secure, scalable, and economically optimized cloud platforms. You will thrive in environments of ambiguity, applying a delivery-first, get-shit-done mentality to make cost transparency, optimization impact, and automation outcomes visible and measurable.
Success at RAVL means combining strong engineering fundamentals with financial accountability, creativity in automation design, and the ability to influence engineering, operations, and finance stakeholders as a trusted outsider in complex client environments.
What does success look like in this role?
- Design and deliver cloud cost automation services, reporting pipelines, and governance workflows using Python, SQL, and cloud-native tooling.
- Architect and implement cost analytics pipelines for scale, resilience, auditability, and security.
- Integrate with third-party APIs (ticketing systems, workflow platforms, cloud billing APIs) to automate cost allocation, optimization actions, and governance processes.
- Build and maintain backend services and automation scripts for operational reporting, anomaly detection, and cost optimization tracking.
- Develop and optimize relational database schemas and queries for cost and usage data.
- Apply secure coding practices, secrets management, RBAC controls, and compliance-aware automation.
- Package, deploy, and support production automation workloads on Linux environments.
- Use CLI-based cloud tooling (aws, az, gcloud) and JSON data processing to extract, transform, and operationalize billing and usage data.
- Demonstrate a bias for action: ship incremental improvements, iterate rapidly, and make financial impact visible.
- At higher levels: mentor engineers, define FinOps governance models, influence cloud strategy, and shape enterprise cost optimization roadmaps.
Sounds great, but do my skills fit?
- Strong programming skills in Python for backend services and automation.
- Solid SQL expertise with hands-on relational database design and performance tuning.
- Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and automation scripts for operational and financial reporting.
- Experience integrating with third-party APIs (cloud billing APIs, ticketing/workflow systems).
- Proficiency with Azure, AWS, and GCP and core infrastructure services.
- Strong understanding of cloud cost optimization strategies, FinOps practices, and governance workflows.
- Scripting expertise in Bash and/or PowerShell.
- Familiarity with CLI-based cloud tooling (aws, gcloud, az) and JSON data processing.
- Knowledge of secure configuration, IAM, encryption, RBAC, and secrets management practices.
- Experience deploying and operating production workloads in Linux environments.
- Strong troubleshooting, monitoring, and incident response skills in distributed cloud systems.
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and finance stakeholders.
- Clear written communication and documentation skills for runbooks, financial process handoffs, and operational playbooks.
Mindset Traits
- Delivery-first and outcome-oriented (get-shit-done mentality).
- Creative and open to new approaches in cost optimization and automation.
- Comfortable working in ambiguity and creating financial clarity from complex cloud usage data.
- Influential presence: able to shape direction as a trusted outsider in client environments.
- Operates as a high-performing remote consultant, ensuring work is visible, transparent, and uplifting to peers.
- Demonstrates RAVL’s higher performance bar: curiosity, delivery excellence, emotional awareness, and adaptability.
Non-Negotiables (Required Technical Skills)
- Python (production-grade backend and automation development)
- SQL (advanced querying and relational database design)
- Bash and/or PowerShell
- Cloud platforms: at least two of AWS, Azure, GCP (all three preferred)
- Cloud cost management and FinOps implementation experience
- Cloud CLI tooling (aws, az, gcloud)
- Security fundamentals: IAM, RBAC, encryption, secure configuration, secrets management
- Linux-based deployment and support of automation workloads
(Candidates missing these will not be considered further.)
Certifications (Desirable)
- FinOps Certified Practitioner
- AWS Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional)
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Google Professional Cloud Architect
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
At RAVL, a FinOps Consultant is not simply a cost analyst — you are an engineer who builds the automation, governance, and financial transparency systems that allow clients to scale responsibly. We hire high-curiosity, delivery-focused engineers who combine technical depth with business acumen and the ability to influence complex organizations.
Compensation & hiring process
We are recruiting for a future opportunity. The salary range for this role is $110,000–$160,000 CAD, reflecting expected base pay. Total compensation may also include additional pay such as bonuses or incentives, depending on the position, and final offers are based on experience, skills, and qualifications. As part of our hiring process we may use technology, including AI-based tools, to help summarize and assess applications; these tools assist our team and do not replace human review or decision-making.
Equal Opportunity & Accessibility
RAVL is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and provide accommodations throughout the hiring process upon request.
Skills Required
- Production-grade Python development for backend services and automation
- Advanced SQL querying and relational database design and performance tuning
- Bash and/or PowerShell scripting
- Experience with at least two of AWS, Azure, GCP (all three preferred)
- Cloud cost management and FinOps implementation experience
- Experience with cloud CLI tooling (aws, az, gcloud) and JSON data processing
- Knowledge of security fundamentals: IAM, RBAC, encryption, secure configuration, secrets management
- Experience deploying and supporting production automation workloads on Linux
- Building and maintaining data pipelines, automation scripts, and integrations with third-party/cloud billing APIs
- Strong troubleshooting, monitoring, and incident response skills in distributed cloud systems
- Clear written communication and documentation skills for runbooks and operational playbooks
- FinOps Certified Practitioner
- AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Professional Cloud Architect
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) and/or CISSP
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The Company
What We Do
RAVL was founded by four partners who believe that the key to building exceptional technology that stands the test of time is to build, train and mentor excellent Technologists for Financial Services clients. At RAVL, we are disrupting the Technology Services industry by building better technology and technologists. We specialize in full-stack architecture and development, core systems modernization, Microservices and APIs, DevSecOps & Developer experience, Cloud Platform & tooling, and Site Reliability Engineering. Build. Better.
