Senior Cloud Consultant

ITHR 360° CONSULTING FZE; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 1,600,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Kerala is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Consultant to provide strategic guidance and technical expertise in cloud adoption. The role involves collaborating with clients to understand their business needs, designing robust cloud solutions, and leading migration projects. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science and have hands-on experience with platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Proven experience as a cloud consultant or architect.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud computing concepts and architectures.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud and cloud-native tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to understand business goals.
• Develop comprehensive cloud strategies aligned with objectives.
• Lead cloud migration projects for smooth transitions.
• Design robust cloud architectures including compute, storage, networking, and security.
• Lead cloud migration projects from on-premises to cloud platforms.
• Provide technical leadership to project teams throughout the lifecycle.
• Conduct readiness and risk assessments and performance optimizations.
• Define and implement cloud governance policies and procedures.
• Stay updated on cloud technologies and share knowledge with teams.

Skills

Cloud architecture design

Cloud migration projects

Technical leadership

Networking knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cloud certifications

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Consultant to join our team. As a Senior Cloud Consultant, you will be responsible for providing strategic guidance, technical expertise, and hands‑on support to our clients in their cloud adoption journey. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to design, implement, and optimize cloud solutions tailored to meet our clients' business needs and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to understand their business goals, technical requirements, and cloud adoption objectives.
• Assess current IT infrastructure and application landscape to identify opportunities for cloud migration, optimization, and modernization.
• Develop comprehensive cloud strategies and roadmaps aligned with clients' business objectives, considering factors such as scalability, security, cost optimization, and regulatory compliance.
• Design robust cloud architectures, including compute, storage, networking, and security components, leveraging best practices and industry standards.
• Lead and oversee cloud migration projects, ensuring smooth transition of workloads from on-premises environments to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams, including architects, engineers, and developers, throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct cloud readiness assessments, risk assessments, and performance optimization reviews to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement cloud governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and security.
• Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies, trends, and best practices, and share knowledge and insights with internal teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a cloud consultant, cloud architect, or similar role, with a focus on designing and implementing cloud solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud computing concepts, architectures, and services (e.g., IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Hands‑on experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including proficiency in cloud‑native services and tools.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and compliance requirements in cloud environments.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect) preferred.