Lead Consultant – Cloud specialist role

Ready to build the future with AI? 
At Genpact, we don't just keep up with technology—we set the pace. AI and digital innovation are redefining industries, and we're leading the charge. Genpact's AI Gigafactory, our industry-first accelerator, is an example of how we're scaling advanced technology solutions to help global enterprises work smarter, grow faster, and transform at scale. From large-scale models to agentic AI, our breakthrough solutions tackle companies' most complex challenges. 
If you thrive in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment, love building and deploying cutting-edge AI solutions, and want to push the boundaries of what's possible, this is your moment. 
Genpact (NYSE\: G) is an advanced technology services and solutions company that delivers lasting value for leading enterprises globally. Through our deep business knowledge, operational excellence, and cutting-edge solutions – we help companies across industries get ahead and stay ahead. Powered by curiosity, courage, and innovation, our teams implement data, technology, and AI to create tomorrow, today. Get to know us at and on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Facebook. 
 
Inviting applications for the role of Lead Consultant – Cloud specialist role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Specialist – Lead Consultant to design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure and solutions across public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in cloud architecture, automation, security, and best practices, along with the ability to lead client engagements, drive solution delivery, and mentor team members.
Responsibilities 

•    Monitor cloud environments (Azure & AWS) using tools like CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Datadog, Dynatrace, or similar.

•    Lead the end-to-end design, implementation, and optimization of cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, or GCP platforms.

•    Engage with stakeholders to assess current cloud infrastructure, define cloud adoption strategies, and architect secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions.

•    Drive infrastructure automation using Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation, or other IaC tools.

•    Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.

•    Lead migration of on-prem workloads to the cloud using lift-and-shift or cloud-native approaches.

•    Enforce cloud governance, compliance, and security controls including IAM, encryption, network security, logging, and monitoring.

•    Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Application teams to support modern deployment and release practices.

•    Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior cloud engineers and consultants.

•    Troubleshoot complex issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement preventative solutions.

•    Develop and maintain cloud architecture documents, standards, runbooks, and knowledge base articles.

•    Stay current with emerging cloud technologies, trends, and certifications.

Qualifications we seek in you 
Minimum Qualifications / Skills 

•    Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field. 

•    Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (certification preferred).

•    Strong expertise in Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent IaC tools.

•    Experience with containerization and orchestration\: Docker, Kubernetes, EKS/AKS/GKE.

•    Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) and cloud automation.

•    Deep understanding of cloud security best practices, identity/access management, and compliance (CIS, NIST, etc.).

•    Experience in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines.

•    Good understanding of networking concepts (VPC, subnets, VPN, load balancing, DNS).

•    Familiarity with tools like Ansible, Packer, Vault, Prometheus/Grafana, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, or Stackdriver.

•    Strong client-facing, consulting, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills 

•    AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

•    Microsoft Certified\: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

•    Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect

•    HashiCorp Certified\: Terraform Associate

Why join Genpact? 

•    Lead AI-first transformation – Build and scale AI solutions that redefine industries 

•    Make an impact – Drive change for global enterprises and solve business challenges that matter 

•    Accelerate your career—Gain hands-on experience, world-class training, mentorship, and AI certifications to advance your skills 

•    Grow with the best – Learn from top engineers, data scientists, and AI experts in a dynamic, fast-moving workplace 

•    Committed to ethical AI – Work in an environment where governance, transparency, and security are at the core of everything we build 
·    Thrive in a values-driven culture – Our courage, curiosity, and incisiveness - built on a foundation of integrity and inclusion - allow your ideas to fuel progress

Come join the 140,000+ coders, tech shapers, and growth makers at Genpact and take your career in the only direction that matters\: Up.  
Let's build tomorrow together. 

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