Principal Engineer - Cloud FinOps at Elevance Health

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field and minimum of 11 years experience; multi-dimensional platform experience, expert level experience with business and technical applications; or any combination of education and experience providing equivalent background
Preferred: 10+ years in cloud engineering, FinOps, analytics, or data engineering roles, with deep experience in AWS and Azure
Preferred: Proven track record building financial governance automation and data pipelines at enterprise scale
Preferred: Strong background in cloud economics, financial modeling, and cost optimization
Preferred: Expertise with analytics platforms, data visualization tools, and automated reporting frameworks
Preferred: Demonstrated experience developing and enforcing enterprise governance policies
Preferred: Exceptional communication and leadership skills with ability to influence senior executives
Preferred: FinOps Certified Practitioner or advanced FinOps certification
Preferred: Experience in healthcare, insurance, or other highly regulated industries
Preferred: Knowledge of emerging trends in cloud cost optimization, AI-driven forecasting, and financial governance tooling
Must reside within reasonable commuting distance from preferred locations (Atlanta, GA; Columbus, GA; Richmond, VA; Indianapolis, IN; Mason, OH); in-office 1-2 days per week
Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

Provide deep technical leadership in AWS and Azure architectures, services, and cost models, ensuring scalable and cost-efficient solutions
Recommend new technology solutions and products delivered to stakeholders aligning with enterprise strategic objectives
Partner with senior leadership and business stakeholders to shape cloud financial strategy, driving transparency, accountability, and value realization
Define, implement, and enforce enterprise-wide standards and policies for cloud financial operations, compliance, and cost control
Lead and define overall application system technology and architecture, development
Build and refine financial models for cloud economics, including forecasting, chargeback/showback frameworks, and profitability analysis
Develop, automate, and maintain real-time dashboards, data platforms, and reporting solutions delivering actionable insights on cloud usage, spend, and optimization opportunities
Design and implement scalable automation and data pipelines for cost governance, integrating with enterprise financial and operational systems
Champion architectural standards, guidelines, principles, frameworks, and reference models

Skills

AWS

Azure

FinOps

Cloud Architecture

Cost Optimization

Cloud Financial Operations

Compliance

Analytics

Elevance Health

Integrated health services and digital platform

About Elevance Health

Elevance Health focuses on enhancing the health of individuals throughout their lives by evolving from a traditional health benefits organization into a comprehensive health partner. The company serves over 118 million people, providing support at every stage of health through an integrated approach that addresses a wide range of health needs. Their services are backed by advanced capabilities and a digital health platform that streamlines access to care. Unlike many competitors, Elevance Health emphasizes a holistic view of health, aiming to redefine health and improve community well-being. The ultimate goal is to make health improvements accessible to everyone.

Indianapolis, IndianaHeadquarters

1944Year Founded

$309.4MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, Social Impact, HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

401(k) + match

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Incentive bonus programs

Stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Wellness Programs

Financial education resources

Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance

Dependent-care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)

Parental Leave

Parental Transition Week

Critical Caregiving Leave

Risks

Departure of CFO John Gallina may create a gap in financial leadership.

Lawsuit against CMS over MA Star Ratings could lead to financial penalties.

CareBridge integration may face operational challenges, disrupting service delivery.

Differentiation

Elevance Health integrates whole health approach with digital health platform for comprehensive care.

Acquisition of CareBridge enhances home health services within Carelon division.

Strategic partnership with Clayton, Dubilier & Rice aims to innovate primary care delivery.

Upsides

AI integration in home health services can reduce hospital readmissions and improve outcomes.

Predictive analytics support early disease detection, aligning with Elevance's whole health approach.

Telehealth expansion offers opportunities to reach more patients remotely.

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