Cloud Consultant (AWS / Azure / Google Cloud)

Cloud Consultant (AWS / Azure / Google Cloud)

Location: Hamburg, Germany (Hybrid or On-site)
Contract Type: 3-Month Contract (with potential extension)
Start Date: January 2025

About the Role

A leading technology consultancy in Hamburg is seeking experienced Cloud Consultants to support multiple client projects across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud environments. This short-term contract role involves helping teams design, implement, and optimize scalable, secure cloud infrastructures and services for high-performance applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

• Advise clients on best practices, migration strategies, and cost optimization.

• Automate deployment and scaling processes using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, or Deployment Manager).

• Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to ensure smooth CI/CD integration.

• Support cloud security, monitoring, and compliance efforts.

• Troubleshoot complex cloud environments and improve reliability and performance.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).

• Proven track record designing or implementing scalable cloud architectures.

• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar).

• Strong knowledge of networking, security, and identity management in cloud environments.

• Experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.

• Excellent problem-solving and client communication skills.

• Fluent in English (German a plus).

Nice to Have

• Relevant cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect).

• Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments.

• Background in cloud cost optimization and performance tuning.

• Understanding of AI/ML workloads on cloud platforms.

What They Offer

• A competitive day rate, depending on experience.

• The opportunity to work on high-impact, cloud transformation projects.

• A dynamic, international consulting environment.

• Flexible working arrangements — hybrid or on-site in Hamburg.