Cloud Governance & FinOps Technical Lead

Company: Toyota Deutschland GmbH
Location: Plano
Posted on: March 1, 2025

Job Description:

OverviewWho we areCollaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world's most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We're looking for diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. While TFS is a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world-changing company- delivering on Toyota's vision to move people beyond what's possible. At TFS, you will help create best-in-class customer experience in an innovative, collaborative environment.To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.This position is an onsite role based in Plano, TX.Who We're Looking ForToyota Financial Services (TFS) is seeking a Cloud Governance & FinOps Technical Lead to join our Cloud Engineering team. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with governance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, HIPAA, GDPR) and driving FinOps initiatives to optimize cloud costs and operations. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud governance, regulatory compliance, FinOps practices, and the ability to leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate and scale cloud operations.What You'll Be Doing

• Serve as the principal expert for cloud governance, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks such as FedRAMP, HIPAA, GDPR, and Toyota's internal cloud standards.
• Lead FinOps initiatives, including cost visibility, tagging strategies, cost optimization, and cloud financial management, while building dashboards for KPIs, metrics, and health monitoring.
• Design, implement, and maintain a modern, automated cloud environment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and CI/CD pipelines to enforce governance and operational efficiency.
• Establish and enforce technical standards for cloud operations, including governance strategies, policies, and coding standards, while maintaining professional documentation (e.g., ADRs, Confluence, repo documentation).
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Security, Legal, Product) and vendors to ensure cloud solutions meet regulatory, security, and business requirements.
• Provide thought leadership in cloud governance, FinOps, and DevOps, while researching and implementing emerging technologies to drive innovation and compliance.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud performance, scalability, and reliability, ensuring a well-managed and secure cloud environment.
• Mentor and provide technical direction to the cloud governance team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and Agile/Scrum best practices.What You Bring
  • In-depth experience with cloud governance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, HIPAA, GDPR) and regulatory compliance.
  • Strong expertise in FinOps practices, including cost optimization, tagging strategies, and cloud financial management.
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and CI/CD pipelines for automating governance and operational processes.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud security controls, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, logging, and monitoring.
  • Proficiency in Python programming and API development for automation and tooling.
  • Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., QuickSight, Power BI, CUR) to drive cost visibility and decision-making.
  • Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver compliant and cost-effective cloud solutions.
  • Relevant AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Security - Specialty) are a plus.What we'll bringDuring your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
    • A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
    • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement.
    • Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.
    • Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).
    • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.
    • Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute.
    • Paid holidays and paid time off.
    • Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more.
    • Flexible spending accounts.
    • Relocation assistance (if applicable).Belonging at ToyotaOur success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members' efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.
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