STEM OPT Cloud Consultant Jobs
Cloud Consultant roles in infrastructure, DevOps, and cloud architecture qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign an I-983 training plan before your extension begins. Migrate Mate lists Cloud Consultant jobs at E-Verify-enrolled employers.
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Genpact (NYSE: G) is a global professional services and solutions firm delivering outcomes that shape the future. Our 125,000+ people across 30+ countries are driven by our innate curiosity, entrepreneurial agility, and desire to create lasting value for clients. Powered by our purpose – the relentless pursuit of a world that works better for people – we serve and transform leading enterprises, including the Fortune Global 500, with our deep business and industry knowledge, digital operations services, and expertise in data, technology, and AI.
Inviting applications for the role of Senior Principal Consultant, Cloud Architect. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing cloud computing strategies. This includes cloud adoption plans, cloud application design, and cloud management and monitoring. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with cloud services and architecture, ensuring the company’s cloud strategy is aligned with its business goals.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Private Cloud Architect with DevOps experience
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive cloud strategy that aligns with the organization's business goals and objectives.
- Identify opportunities for cloud technology to drive innovation and competitive advantage.
- Design and implement scalable, high-performing AWS-based applications.
- Architect and deploy dynamically scalable, highly available, fault-tolerant, and reliable applications on AWS.
- Lead the deployment and configuration of cloud infrastructure and services.
- Oversee the migration of on-premises applications and data to cloud platforms.
- Ensure smooth integration of cloud services with existing IT infrastructure.
- Implement cloud security best practices to protect data and applications.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
- Develop and enforce cloud governance policies and procedures.
- Monitor cloud infrastructure performance and availability.
- Identify and address performance bottlenecks and optimize resource utilization.
- Implement cost-management strategies to optimize cloud spending.
- Develop and implement automation scripts and tools to streamline cloud operations.
- Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) for provisioning and managing cloud resources.
- Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of cloud services.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with vendors and service providers to evaluate and select cloud solutions.
- Stay updated with the latest AWS services and cloud industry trends.
- Continuously evaluate and improve cloud architecture and processes.
- Participate in training and certification programs to enhance cloud expertise.
- Design and implement disaster recovery plans and business continuity strategies.
- Ensure regular testing and validation of disaster recovery procedures.
- Maintain detailed documentation of cloud architecture, configurations, and procedures.
- Provide regular reports on cloud performance, security, and cost metrics.
ETL Tool Integration and Management:
- Integrate and manage ETL tools, like Matillion, to streamline data processes.
- Develop and maintain ETL workflows to ensure efficient data transformation and loading.
- Assist & troubleshoot and resolve issues related to ETL processes and data integration.
AI Platform Management:
- Manage AI platforms such as Dataiku or Databricks, ensuring seamless integration and operation.
- Develop and deploy AI models and workflows on these platforms.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AI platform operations and integrations.
API Integration and Troubleshooting:
- Develop and manage API integrations to ensure seamless data flow between systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to API integrations.
Hands-On Experience:
- The role requires 100% hands-on experience in all aspects of cloud architecture, ETL tool integration, AI platform management, and API troubleshooting.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Extensive experience in IT operations, cloud architecture, and engineering, with expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles and best practices.
- Proficiency in cloud services, tools, and technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Experience with IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins).
- Strong knowledge of cloud security, networking, and storage solutions.
- Extensive Python experience and API integration troubleshooting.
- Good experience with ETL tool integrations and AI platforms management such as Dataiku or Databricks.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:
- Certifications in cloud platforms such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.
- Experience with multi-cloud environments and hybrid cloud solutions.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
This job description should provide a comprehensive overview of the technical responsibilities and qualifications required for an AWS Senior Architect role. Let me know if you need any further adjustments!
Genpact is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Genpact is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. Get to know us at genpact.com and on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Facebook. Furthermore, please do note that Genpact does not charge fees to process job applications and applicants are not required to pay to participate in our hiring process in any other way. Examples of such scams include purchasing a 'starter kit,' paying to apply, or purchasing equipment or training.
INTRODUCTION
Genpact (NYSE: G) is a global professional services and solutions firm delivering outcomes that shape the future. Our 125,000+ people across 30+ countries are driven by our innate curiosity, entrepreneurial agility, and desire to create lasting value for clients. Powered by our purpose – the relentless pursuit of a world that works better for people – we serve and transform leading enterprises, including the Fortune Global 500, with our deep business and industry knowledge, digital operations services, and expertise in data, technology, and AI.
Inviting applications for the role of Senior Principal Consultant, Cloud Architect. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing cloud computing strategies. This includes cloud adoption plans, cloud application design, and cloud management and monitoring. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with cloud services and architecture, ensuring the company’s cloud strategy is aligned with its business goals.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Private Cloud Architect with DevOps experience
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive cloud strategy that aligns with the organization's business goals and objectives.
- Identify opportunities for cloud technology to drive innovation and competitive advantage.
- Design and implement scalable, high-performing AWS-based applications.
- Architect and deploy dynamically scalable, highly available, fault-tolerant, and reliable applications on AWS.
- Lead the deployment and configuration of cloud infrastructure and services.
- Oversee the migration of on-premises applications and data to cloud platforms.
- Ensure smooth integration of cloud services with existing IT infrastructure.
- Implement cloud security best practices to protect data and applications.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
- Develop and enforce cloud governance policies and procedures.
- Monitor cloud infrastructure performance and availability.
- Identify and address performance bottlenecks and optimize resource utilization.
- Implement cost-management strategies to optimize cloud spending.
- Develop and implement automation scripts and tools to streamline cloud operations.
- Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) for provisioning and managing cloud resources.
- Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of cloud services.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with vendors and service providers to evaluate and select cloud solutions.
- Stay updated with the latest AWS services and cloud industry trends.
- Continuously evaluate and improve cloud architecture and processes.
- Participate in training and certification programs to enhance cloud expertise.
- Design and implement disaster recovery plans and business continuity strategies.
- Ensure regular testing and validation of disaster recovery procedures.
- Maintain detailed documentation of cloud architecture, configurations, and procedures.
- Provide regular reports on cloud performance, security, and cost metrics.
ETL Tool Integration and Management:
- Integrate and manage ETL tools, like Matillion, to streamline data processes.
- Develop and maintain ETL workflows to ensure efficient data transformation and loading.
- Assist & troubleshoot and resolve issues related to ETL processes and data integration.
AI Platform Management:
- Manage AI platforms such as Dataiku or Databricks, ensuring seamless integration and operation.
- Develop and deploy AI models and workflows on these platforms.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AI platform operations and integrations.
API Integration and Troubleshooting:
- Develop and manage API integrations to ensure seamless data flow between systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to API integrations.
Hands-On Experience:
- The role requires 100% hands-on experience in all aspects of cloud architecture, ETL tool integration, AI platform management, and API troubleshooting.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Extensive experience in IT operations, cloud architecture, and engineering, with expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles and best practices.
- Proficiency in cloud services, tools, and technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Experience with IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins).
- Strong knowledge of cloud security, networking, and storage solutions.
- Extensive Python experience and API integration troubleshooting.
- Good experience with ETL tool integrations and AI platforms management such as Dataiku or Databricks.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:
- Certifications in cloud platforms such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.
- Experience with multi-cloud environments and hybrid cloud solutions.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
This job description should provide a comprehensive overview of the technical responsibilities and qualifications required for an AWS Senior Architect role. Let me know if you need any further adjustments!
Genpact is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Genpact is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. Get to know us at genpact.com and on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Facebook. Furthermore, please do note that Genpact does not charge fees to process job applications and applicants are not required to pay to participate in our hiring process in any other way. Examples of such scams include purchasing a 'starter kit,' paying to apply, or purchasing equipment or training.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Cloud Consultant
Verify your CIP code before applying
Cloud Consultant roles typically align with Computer Science, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering CIP codes. Confirm your degree's exact CIP code with your DSO before targeting employers, since a mismatch can invalidate your extension eligibility entirely.
Check E-Verify enrollment before interviews
Not every consulting firm or cloud services company is E-Verify enrolled. Run the employer's legal entity name through the E-Verify employer search tool before investing time in their process, since STEM OPT authorization requires this enrollment.
Use O*NET to frame your specialty occupation
Pull the Cloud Consultant occupation profile from O*NET and cross-reference the listed knowledge domains with your degree coursework. This alignment matters when your employer drafts the I-983 training plan and justifies the role as a qualifying STEM position.
Negotiate your I-983 training plan during offer stage
Ask for the I-983 training plan draft before you sign an offer. Cloud Consultant scopes vary widely across firms, and a vague training plan listing only 'cloud projects' can trigger a USCIS RFE or DSO rejection. Get specific learning objectives and skill milestones written in.
Target employers with active H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Cloud Consultant roles by employers who have filed H-1B visa petitions for similar roles. Active DOL Labor Condition Application filings signal that a company understands the sponsorship process and has infrastructure to support work authorization transitions after your OPT period ends.
File your STEM OPT extension 90 days early
USCIS allows you to apply for the 24-month extension up to 90 days before your initial OPT EAD expires. Cloud Consultant hiring cycles at larger firms can run eight to twelve weeks, so aligning your application window with your job search timeline prevents authorization gaps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Cloud Consultant role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree's CIP code and how the role is scoped. Cloud Consultant positions involving architecture design, systems integration, or infrastructure engineering typically align with qualifying STEM CIP codes like Computer Science or Information Systems. Roles framed as pure project management or client relationship work are harder to justify. Your DSO confirms eligibility based on your specific degree and the employer's I-983 training plan description.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Every employer who hires you on a STEM OPT extension must be actively enrolled in E-Verify at the specific work site where you perform duties. This includes client sites if you're placed there by a staffing or consulting firm. Enrollment must exist before your extension start date. If the employer is E-Verify enrolled at headquarters but not at a client site, your authorization at that site is not valid.
How does the I-983 training plan work for a Cloud Consultant?
The I-983 requires your employer to document specific learning goals tied to your STEM degree, your job duties, and measurable outcomes for each evaluation period. For Cloud Consultant roles, this means listing concrete skills like cloud architecture frameworks, infrastructure automation, or security compliance domains rather than generic descriptions. Your supervisor signs it, your DSO approves it, and USCIS can request it during any review. Update it every 12 months or when your role changes significantly.
What happens to my work authorization if my H-1B is selected in the lottery during STEM OPT?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before April 1 and your OPT or STEM OPT EAD expires before October 1, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. You can continue working as a Cloud Consultant during this gap without interruption as long as the petition was filed on time and remains pending or approved. USCIS issues updated guidance on cap-gap coverage each spring.
Where can I find Cloud Consultant jobs at employers who already support STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters Cloud Consultant roles by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history, which indicates familiarity with work authorization requirements. This saves you from discovering an employer's sponsorship limitations after multiple interview rounds. You can search by cloud platform specialization, company size, and location to narrow results to firms whose infrastructure aligns with your STEM OPT timeline.