Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture. While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce. Help Paylocity enhance communication and enable employees to connect, collaborate, and create from anywhere with a position in Product & Technology! Want to develop the strategies and principles needed to deliver compelling software? Join our team and help us enhance our all-in-one software platform, elevate our one-of-a-kind technology, and improve the employee experience. Take your career to the next level at one of G2's Top 100 Software Companies. Explore our Product & Technology positions to see where you fit! FinOps Engineer As a FinOps Engineer, you will join our growing team to design and implement automated cloud cost management solutions that drive financial visibility and accountability. Operating at the intersection of infrastructure, finance, and product, you will leverage data, tooling, and automation to optimize cloud spend, enforce governance, and support strategic decision-making. This role requires a solid technical foundation in cloud architecture, scripting, and cost analytics, and includes supporting our evolving hybrid cost management initiatives. Who You Are: You're a technically skilled engineer with a passion for financial accountability and operational efficiency. You thrive on turning complex usage data into actionable insights and building automation that drives cost optimization at scale. + Analytical and detail-oriented with a strong foundation in cloud architecture and cost modeling + Passionate about automation, tagging strategies, and cost transparency + Experienced in scripting, infrastructure-as-code, and cloud-native tooling + Collaborative, data-driven, and focused on continuous improvement During the first six months, you will: + Onboard to Paylocity’s FinOps tooling, tagging strategies, cloud cost and hybrid architecture + Analyze cloud usage data (e.g., billing APIs, CUR) to identify inefficiencies, idle resources, and rightsizing opportunities + Build cost allocation processes for shared cloud and on-prem platforms to ensure accurate ownership and accountability. + Develop automation scripts and serverless functions to detect anomalies, enforce tagging compliance, and reduce waste + Standardize tagging policies and automate compliance using cloud-native tools. + Implement automated cost controls and guardrails using infrastructure-as-code and policies-as-code + Partner with engineering teams to embed cost-efficiency into CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes workloads, and serverless deployments + Collaborate with finance to support forecasting, budgeting, and reporting + Define and track FinOps KPIs to measure anomaly detection and automation efficiencies Required Experience: + 2+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, or FinOps roles + 2+ years specifically focused on cloud cost optimization or FinOps + Proven experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) + Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) + Experience with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) + Familiarity with cloud billing APIs, tagging strategies, and cost allocation models + Understanding of Kubernetes, serverless, and containerized workloads + Excellent communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams Nice to Have: + FinOps Certified Practitioner or similar certification + Experience with SaaS cost modeling or multi-tenant architecture + Familiarity with FinOps tools such as Ternary, Kubecost, or Quicksight + Understanding of enterprise financial processes and accounting basics Physical requirements: + Ability to sit for extended periods: The role requires sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods, typically 7-8 hours a day. + Use of computer and phone systems: The employee must be able to operate a computer, use phone systems, and type. This includes using multiple software programs and inquiries simultaneously. Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact LeaveBenefits@paylocity.com. This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed. The pay range for this position is $84,200 - $156,100/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for a restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance in addition to a full range of benefits outlined here Benefits Link (https://px.sequoia.com/prospect/gacc-caf23ca0-0fdc-11f0-8761-139060d2fe23) . This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via www.paylocity.com/careers. #LI-Tech #LI-Remote