Position Overview :
The Cloud Architecture Consultant is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud-based architectures that align with business goals and technical requirements. This role involves advising clients on cloud strategies, migrating workloads , and ensuring that cloud environments are secure, scalable, and cost-efficient across leading cloud platforms.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design and implement cloud architecture solutions tailored to client requirements.
- Evaluate and recommend cloud strategies, frameworks, and best practices .
- Lead cloud migration projects — including assessment, planning, and execution.
- Work with multiple cloud providers such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) .
- Define and document architecture diagrams, reference models, and deployment blueprints .
- Ensure security, compliance, and governance standards are met in all solutions.
- Collaborate with development, DevOps, and operations teams to deliver scalable solutions.
- Optimize costs, performance, and availability of cloud environments.
- Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical guidance during project lifecycles.
- Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies and suggest adoption where beneficial.
- Provide training and mentorship to internal teams or clients on cloud technologies.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field .Deep understanding of AWS, Azure, or GCP services, including compute, storage, networking, and security.Experience designing scalable, fault-tolerant, and secure cloud architectures .Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.Strong knowledge of DevOps concepts , CI / CD pipelines , and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) .Familiarity with cloud cost optimization , security frameworks , and identity management .Excellent communication, documentation, and client-facing consulting skills.Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions .Preferred Qualifications :
Professional certifications such as :AWS Certified Solutions Architect – ProfessionalMicrosoft Certified : Azure Solutions Architect ExpertGoogle Professional Cloud ArchitectExperience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments .Understanding of serverless computing , microservices , and event-driven architectures .Familiarity with enterprise cloud migration tools and disaster recovery planning .Prior experience in client consulting, pre-sales , or technical architecture leadership .