Job Description : Job Summary :
- Lead end-to-end cloud migration projects, including assessment, planning, design, and execution.
- Develop and document AWS architecture solutions tailored to business and technical requirements.
- Conduct cloud readiness assessments and application portfolio analysis.
- Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions using AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, Terraform etc.).
- Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure successful migration and integration.
- Define migration strategies (rehost, replatform, refactor) and oversee implementation.
- Create and maintain architecture diagrams, documentation, and migration playbooks.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
- Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory requirements.
- Stay current with AWS innovations and best practices.
Key Responsibilities :
Cloud Migration Strategy & Execution
Develop and own the end-to-end migration strategy from on-premises to AWS, including wave planning, risk mitigation, and business continuity.Lead discovery and assessment of the existing on-prem landscape, including infrastructure, applications, databases, and interdependencies.Define migration approaches (rehost, replatform, refactor) based on workload characteristics and business priorities.AWS Architecture & Design
Design secure, scalable, and cost-optimized AWS architectures for enterprise workloads.Implement AWS Organizations, Service Control Policies (SCPs), centralized networking (Transit Gateway, VPC sharing), and cross-account access models.Architect solutions for compute, storage, networking, and databases, including Oracle on AWS (RDS, EC2-hosted, or Aurora).Migration Tools & Automation
Utilize AWS-native and third-party tools such as AWS Migration Hub, CloudEndure, Server Migration Service (SMS), and Database Migration Service (DMS).Drive automation using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like CloudFormation or Terraform.Ensure robust monitoring, logging, and alerting mechanisms are in place post-migration.Governance, Security & Optimization
Establish cloud governance frameworks for identity and access management, cost control, and operational excellence.Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards and regulatory requirements.Continuously optimize cloud resources for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.Required Qualifications :
Experience :o 10+ years of IT experience, with 5+ years in cloud architecture and large-scale migration projects.
o Proven track record of migrating complex enterprise environments to AWS.
Technical Expertise :o Deep knowledge of AWS services : EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation, Lambda, Transit Gateway, etc.
o Strong experience with Oracle databases and their migration to AWS.
o Proficiency in Windows and Linux server environments.
o Hands-on experience with scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
o Hands-on experience Terraform, Ansible.
Tools & Frameworks :o Familiarity with AWS Migration Hub, DMS, CloudEndure, SMS, and discovery tools.
o Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and CI / CD pipelines and DevOps Practices
Preferred Certifications :
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – ProfessionalAWS Certified Database – SpecialtyTOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification (optional)Soft Skills & Leadership Attributes :
Strategic Vision : Ability to align technical solutions with long-term business goals.Stakeholder Management : Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with executives, technical teams, and vendors.Problem Solving : Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to resolving complex migration challenges.Leadership : Experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring junior architects.Adaptability : Comfortable working in dynamic environments with evolving priorities.