Responsibilities:

Collaborate with clients to understand their business goals, technical requirements, and current IT infrastructure, and assess their readiness for cloud adoption.
Design and develop cloud strategies, architectures, and roadmaps that align with clients' business objectives, industry best practices, and cloud provider capabilities.
Evaluate and recommend cloud platforms, services, and deployment models (e.g., public, private, hybrid) based on clients' requirements, budget, and compliance considerations.
Conduct cloud readiness assessments, workload analysis, and TCO/ROI calculations to identify opportunities for migration and optimization of on-premises and legacy systems to the cloud.
Develop migration plans, project timelines, and cost estimates for migrating applications, data, and workloads to cloud environments, and oversee migration projects from planning to execution.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to client teams and stakeholders throughout the cloud adoption lifecycle, including architecture design, implementation, and post-migration support.
Develop and deliver presentations, workshops, and training sessions to educate clients on cloud technologies, best practices, and governance frameworks.
Collaborate with cloud providers, technology partners, and vendors to stay updated with the latest trends, innovations, and offerings in cloud computing, and assess their relevance to clients' needs.
Document cloud architectures, designs, configurations, and best practices, and provide recommendations and actionable insights to clients to optimize their cloud environments.
Stay updated with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and security best practices for cloud computing, and ensure compliance in clients' cloud deployments.

Must Have:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. (Master's degree preferred)
Proven experience as a Cloud Consultant, Cloud Architect, Solutions Architect, or similar role, with expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud solutions.
Strong proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, and experience with cloud services, including compute, storage, networking, databases, and security.
Knowledge of cloud architectures, design patterns, and deployment models, and experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools and automation frameworks.
Familiarity with cloud migration methodologies, tools, and best practices, and experience with migrating workloads from on-premises environments to the cloud.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to understand complex technical environments and provide strategic recommendations.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients, present technical concepts to non-technical audiences, and influence decision-making.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
Certifications in cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert) and cloud provider accreditations are highly desirable.
Experience in consulting or advisory roles, and familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and ITIL practices, is a plus.