Principal Cloud Consultant

Summary

Join Datacom as a Principal Consultant and lead the design and implementation of cloud solutions, primarily focusing on Microsoft Azure. You will provide strategic consulting to clients on cloud adoption, migration, and optimization, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop scalable and secure cloud architectures. As a key technical leader, you will mentor junior consultants, engage with stakeholders, and stay current with the latest cloud trends. Contribute to pre-sales activities and thought leadership. Datacom offers a dynamic work environment with perks such as remote work, flexible hours, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Extensive experience architecting and delivering cloud solutions, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure
• Solid understanding of cloud computing fundamentals, including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, networking, security, and governance
• Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into effective cloud architectures
• Experienced with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Bicep) and CI/CD pipelines with solid understanding of DevOps/ Platform Engineering concepts and processes
• Strong consulting skills with the ability to influence and manage senior client stakeholders
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end cloud solution design and implementation
• Provide strategic consulting to clients on cloud adoption, migration, and optimisation initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures
• Mentor and guide consultants and engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation
• Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements, define cloud roadmaps, and deliver compelling presentations
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to provide cutting-edge solutions
• Contribute to pre-sales activities, proposals, and thought leadership within the organisation

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, GitHub) are a plus

Benefits

• Remote working
• Flexi-hours
• Professional development courses