Cloud Research Associate Engineer - IAC Terraform (3-6 yrs)

About the Role : Contractual Job for 6 months

Duration : 6 Months

Location : Noida & Mumbai

Timings : General IST

Notice Period : within 15 days or immediate joiner

Experience : 2-4 Years

Mandatory Skills :

- Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure, GCP)

- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

- DevOps

- Security & Compliance

Job Summary :

We are seeking a skilled Cloud Research Associate (RA) to provide expertise in cloud computing technologies, ensuring effective cloud infrastructure management and driving innovation through cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will collaborate with IT teams, stakeholders, and vendors to design, deploy, and maintain cloud environments.

Responsibilities :

- Lead cloud migration projects, including planning, execution, and post-migration support.

- Develop and execute migration strategies using workload migration automation tools.

- Ensure seamless migration of applications, data, and services to cloud environments.

- Monitor and manage cloud infrastructure for optimal performance and availability.

- Implement best practices for cost management, security policies, and resource optimization.

- Provide advanced technical support for cloud-related issues and act as a point of escalation for cloud problems.

- Ensure cloud solutions comply with security standards and regulatory requirements.

- Implement and maintain robust security measures for cloud data and applications.

- Stay updated with the latest trends in cloud computing and recommend innovative cloud solutions.

- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand business requirements.

- Manage client interactions and influence decision-making processes.

- Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver cloud solutions.

Requirements :

- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates.

- Experience in networking, virtualization, and storage in cloud environments.

- Familiarity with DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and tools like Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes.

- Coding experience in Java, Python, NodeJS, and Bash.

- Experience in deploying and operating large-scale applications on cloud platforms.

- Hands-on experience with DevOps tools and processes.

Certifications :

- AWS Certified Solutions Architect

- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Associate

- Google Cloud Certified (or similar)

- Terraform Certified (Good to have)