Cloud Architecture Consultant

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 – Professional

Microsoft Certified : Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Google Professional Cloud Architect

Experience 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 .