N-iXis a global software development service company that helps businesses across the globe create next-generation software products. Founded in 2002 we unite 2400 tech-savvy professionals across 40 countries working on impactful projects for industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies. Our expertise spans cloud data AI/ML embedded softwareIoT and more driving digital transformation across finance manufacturing telecom healthcare and other industries. JoinN-iX and become part of a team where your ideas make a real impact.
Client Overview:
The client is a leading company in digital transaction management and e-signature solutions helping organizations streamline agreements and accelerate business processes through secure scalable and user-friendly platforms.
Currently we are looking for Technical Program Manager (Elastic Search Expertise) to join the team.
Project Overview:
The project focuses on optimizing cloud infrastructure costs and improving financial efficiency across Engineering Business Services. The role involves leading cloud migration initiatives implementing cost-management frameworks and optimizing Elastic Search clusters and other workloads in Azure. The goal is to drive operational excellence enforce governance and automation and ensure cost-effective reliable and scalable cloud solutions while supporting strategic organizational priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage annual operating budgets and multi-year financial plans for Engineering Business Services
- Align divisional budgets with organizational priorities and strategic goals
- Provide variance analysis trend reporting risk identification and actionable insights
- Support migration from on-premises data centers to Azure Cloud
- Design and implement cost-optimization frameworks for cloud workloads including Elastic Search clusters
- Standardize processes for investment evaluations ROI assessments and governance
- Rightsize underutilized VMs/VMSS clean up unattached resources and schedule non-production shutdowns
- Manage Azure Reservations Savings Plans Spot VMs and Azure Hybrid Benefit
- Optimize AKS/containers PaaS/serverless workloads storage databases and network/egress
- Analyze Elastic Search cluster usage and costs; right-size data and master nodes
- Implement index lifecycle management (ILM) and automate snapshots and retention policies
- Monitor query and indexing performance to balance total cost and SLA requirements
- Define policy-as-code (Terraform/Bicep) for tagging naming and cost controls
- Build KQL detectors for idle or under-utilized resources and implement auto-remediation
- Integrate Azure Advisor recommendations into workflows and enforce automated controls
- Map workloads to Azure Hybrid Benefit or BYOL and reduce unnecessary third-party marketplace licenses
- Ensure backup/replication strategies meet RPO/RTO and compliance requirements without overspending
- Partner with engineering finance product and sourcing teams to drive cost efficiency
- Mentor junior team members on cost management and financial discipline
- Present complex findings via executive-level presentations dashboards and project plans
- Conduct industry benchmark research to inform cost management strategies
- Track and report progress against strategic initiatives and organizational goals.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Technical Program Manager in cloud cost management or a related field
- Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud AKS PaaS serverless and storage/database optimization
- Expertise in Elastic Search cluster management and cost optimization
- Strong knowledge of cloud financial planning budgeting and cost governance
- Experience with automation tools such as Terraform/Bicep and KQL monitoring
- Familiarity with Azure Advisor Reservations Savings Plans Spot VMs and Azure Hybrid Benefit
- Excellent analytical problem-solving and presentation skills
- Strong collaboration and mentorship abilities; experience working with cross-functional teams
- Ability to translate complex technical and financial data into actionable insights.
We offer*:
- Flexible working format - remote office-based or flexible
- A competitive salary and good compensation package
- Personalized career growth
- Professional development tools (mentorship program tech talks and trainings centers of excellence and more)
- Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing
- Education reimbursement
- Memorable anniversary presents
- Corporate events and team buildings
- Other location-specific benefits
*not applicable for freelancers
Required Experience:
Manager
N-iXis a global software development service company that helps businesses across the globe create next-generation software products. Founded in 2002 we unite 2400 tech-savvy professionals across 40 countries working on impactful projects for industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies. Our expertise...
N-iXis a global software development service company that helps businesses across the globe create next-generation software products. Founded in 2002 we unite 2400 tech-savvy professionals across 40 countries working on impactful projects for industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies. Our expertise spans cloud data AI/ML embedded softwareIoT and more driving digital transformation across finance manufacturing telecom healthcare and other industries. JoinN-iX and become part of a team where your ideas make a real impact.
Client Overview:
The client is a leading company in digital transaction management and e-signature solutions helping organizations streamline agreements and accelerate business processes through secure scalable and user-friendly platforms.
Currently we are looking for Technical Program Manager (Elastic Search Expertise) to join the team.
Project Overview:
The project focuses on optimizing cloud infrastructure costs and improving financial efficiency across Engineering Business Services. The role involves leading cloud migration initiatives implementing cost-management frameworks and optimizing Elastic Search clusters and other workloads in Azure. The goal is to drive operational excellence enforce governance and automation and ensure cost-effective reliable and scalable cloud solutions while supporting strategic organizational priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage annual operating budgets and multi-year financial plans for Engineering Business Services
- Align divisional budgets with organizational priorities and strategic goals
- Provide variance analysis trend reporting risk identification and actionable insights
- Support migration from on-premises data centers to Azure Cloud
- Design and implement cost-optimization frameworks for cloud workloads including Elastic Search clusters
- Standardize processes for investment evaluations ROI assessments and governance
- Rightsize underutilized VMs/VMSS clean up unattached resources and schedule non-production shutdowns
- Manage Azure Reservations Savings Plans Spot VMs and Azure Hybrid Benefit
- Optimize AKS/containers PaaS/serverless workloads storage databases and network/egress
- Analyze Elastic Search cluster usage and costs; right-size data and master nodes
- Implement index lifecycle management (ILM) and automate snapshots and retention policies
- Monitor query and indexing performance to balance total cost and SLA requirements
- Define policy-as-code (Terraform/Bicep) for tagging naming and cost controls
- Build KQL detectors for idle or under-utilized resources and implement auto-remediation
- Integrate Azure Advisor recommendations into workflows and enforce automated controls
- Map workloads to Azure Hybrid Benefit or BYOL and reduce unnecessary third-party marketplace licenses
- Ensure backup/replication strategies meet RPO/RTO and compliance requirements without overspending
- Partner with engineering finance product and sourcing teams to drive cost efficiency
- Mentor junior team members on cost management and financial discipline
- Present complex findings via executive-level presentations dashboards and project plans
- Conduct industry benchmark research to inform cost management strategies
- Track and report progress against strategic initiatives and organizational goals.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Technical Program Manager in cloud cost management or a related field
- Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud AKS PaaS serverless and storage/database optimization
- Expertise in Elastic Search cluster management and cost optimization
- Strong knowledge of cloud financial planning budgeting and cost governance
- Experience with automation tools such as Terraform/Bicep and KQL monitoring
- Familiarity with Azure Advisor Reservations Savings Plans Spot VMs and Azure Hybrid Benefit
- Excellent analytical problem-solving and presentation skills
- Strong collaboration and mentorship abilities; experience working with cross-functional teams
- Ability to translate complex technical and financial data into actionable insights.
We offer*:
- Flexible working format - remote office-based or flexible
- A competitive salary and good compensation package
- Personalized career growth
- Professional development tools (mentorship program tech talks and trainings centers of excellence and more)
- Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing
- Education reimbursement
- Memorable anniversary presents
- Corporate events and team buildings
- Other location-specific benefits
*not applicable for freelancers
Required Experience:
Manager
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