Cloud Migration Specialist Lead

Job description: Role Overview The Cloud Migration Specialist  is responsible for planning, designing, and executing large-scale migrations of enterprise workloads to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).This role focuses on delivering secure, scalable, and cost-optimized migration solutions  across applications, data, and infrastructure, leveraging automation and modernization frameworks. The individual will collaborate closely with solution architects, DevOps, and security teams to ensure smooth migration with minimal business disruption, while also contributing to reusable IPs and frameworks for future migrations. Key Responsibilities Cloud Migration Planning & Assessment Conduct cloud readiness and workload assessments , including dependency mapping, TCO, and ROI analysis. Define migration strategies  — Rehost (Lift & Shift), Replatform, Refactor, or Replace — based on business and technical drivers. Evaluate current infrastructure, application landscapes, and integrations  to develop migration blueprints. Recommend and document landing zone architectures , networking, IAM, and compliance alignment for target cloud environments. Migration Design & Execution Design and implement end-to-end migration architectures  for infrastructure, applications, and data. Use cloud-native and third-party tools (e.g., AWS Migration Hub, Azure Migrate, CloudEndure, Velostrata, StratoZone) for assessment and execution. Automate migration workflows using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation  templates. Lead or support pilot migrations, cutover planning, and production transitions  ensuring minimal downtime. Coordinate with operations, security, and networking teams to validate environment readiness and compliance. Modernization & Optimization Post-migration, lead modernization initiatives  — containerization, serverless transitions, or database refactoring. Implement cloud cost optimization  practices using tagging, rightsizing, and FinOps principles. Define and apply governance frameworks  for performance, monitoring, and configuration compliance. Support automation of post-migration validation, backups, DR, and performance benchmarking. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management Work closely with application owners, architects, and business units  to align migration goals with business outcomes. Collaborate with security, compliance, and operations teams  for end-to-end migration governance. Support pre-sales and solutioning teams  by providing migration inputs for RFPs, proposals, and client presentations. Communicate migration risks, progress, and mitigation plans effectively to stakeholders and leadership. Knowledge Sharing & Reusability Develop and maintain migration playbooks, templates, and reusable assets . Document lessons learned, best practices, and automation scripts for future projects. Contribute to the Cloud Migration Center of Excellence (CoE)  with frameworks, assessment tools, and automation accelerators. Mentor teams and enable capability building in cloud migration tools and methodologies . Core Competencies & Skills Technical Expertise Strong experience in Cloud Migration methodologies  (AWS MAP, Azure CAF, Google CCAI, or similar frameworks). Proficiency in Cloud Platforms  — AWS, Azure, and/or GCP. Expertise in one or more migration domains: Infrastructure & VM migrations Application & container migrations (Docker, Kubernetes, App Service) Database & data warehouse migrations (DMS, SCT, BigQuery, Synapse) Strong knowledge of networking, IAM, security, and monitoring  in cloud environments. Proficiency in automation tools  — Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, ARM templates, etc. Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, DevOps , and SRE  practices for post-migration operations. Analytical & Business Skills Strong understanding of TCO modeling, cost optimization, and capacity planning . Ability to translate complex technical designs into clear business value propositions. Skilled in stakeholder engagement , change management, and risk mitigation. Excellent documentation and communication skills across technical and executive audiences. Experience Total Experience:  10–15 years in IT infrastructure or cloud engineering roles. Minimum 4–6 years of hands-on experience in cloud migration projects  (large enterprise scale). Proven experience in designing or leading multi-cloud or hybrid migration programs . Prior experience in cloud architecture, infrastructure engineering, or platform modernization  preferred. Preferred Certifications Cloud Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional Azure Solutions Architect Expert Google Professional Cloud Architect Migration-Specific Certifications: AWS Migration Specialist / Azure Migrate Expert / Google Cloud Migrate Supporting Certifications: HashiCorp Terraform Associate Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) ITIL or FinOps Practitioner (optional) Performance Indicators Successful execution of migration programs within scope, cost, and timeline. Reduction in migration downtime and defect rates. Reusability index of developed migration templates, scripts, and playbooks. Customer satisfaction and adoption of cloud-native services post-migration. Contributions to CoE assets, automation, and team enablement. Career Path This role provides a pathway to: Cloud Solution Architect Cloud Practice Lead / Migration Lead Head – Cloud Modernization & Platform Engineering Ideal Candidate Profile A hands-on cloud expert with a strong foundation in infrastructure, modernization, and automation — capable of leading complex cloud migration journeys from strategy to execution. The candidate should demonstrate technical depth, operational excellence, and the ability to drive seamless business transformation through cloud adoption. Experience level: 10-18yrs If you’re interested in this opportunity, we’d be happy to receive your updated CV. Simply click the email link below, or copy and paste the email address: