Full Description

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Role

AWS Cloud Migration Test Lead 3149

Employment Type

Contract Till April 2026 months subject to extension

Work location

Redwood City, SFO

Work mode

Hybrid 3 days onsite.

Client

Equinix

Interview Process

Phone screening + 2 rounds of Trianz Technical Video Interviews

Cloud Migration Projects (AWS Preferred)

Proven experience leading testing efforts in on-prem to AWS cloud migrations. Hands-on involvement in application/data/infrastructure migration testing.

Test Leadership

Experience managing QA teams (onshore/offshore) across multiple phases of a migration project. Developed and implemented end-to-end test strategies for complex IT transformation programs.

Test Strategy & Planning

Designed test plans covering system integration, functional, performance, and regression testing. Experience in defining entry/exit criteria, test coverage, and risk-based testing approaches.

AWS Ecosystem Familiarity

Working knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudWatch, etc., as they relate to test planning and validation.

Automation & Tools

Experience with automation frameworks/tools (e.g., Selenium, Postman, JMeter, AWS CodePipeline). CI/CD testing and integration into DevOps pipelines.

Defect & Test Management Tools

Hands-on with tools like Jira, Zephyr, TestRail, or similar test management platforms.

Stakeholder Communication

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cloud architects, developers, infrastructure teams, and project managers. Experience reporting testing progress, risks, and mitigation strategies to senior stakeholders.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Migration Test Lead to spearhead the quality assurance strategy and execution for enterprise cloud migration initiatives. In this role, you will lead end-to-end testing efforts for migrating applications and infrastructure from on-premises environments to AWS. This position requires a deep understanding of cloud architecture, strong leadership in QA processes, and the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, DevOps, and project teams to ensure successful, high-quality cloud transitions.

What You'll Be Doing

Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies for on-prem to AWS migration initiatives (pre-migration, migration, post-migration) Lead and mentor QA team through all testing phases; manage resource allocation and team performance Oversee functional, integration, performance, security, and data integrity testing across AWS environments Validate AWS native services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, ECS/EKS), microservices, and containerized applications Test hybrid connectivity solutions (Direct Connect, VPN, Transit Gateway) and network migration scenarios Manage defect lifecycle, risk mitigation, and quality metrics reporting Collaborate with AWS architects, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless migration Provide testing insights and risk assessments to stakeholders and senior management

Why Join Us

Be part of a rapidly rising, global technology innovator whose platforms and services are engaged by Fortune 1000 companies and industry leaders such as Microsoft & Amazon. Immerse yourself in a culture where creativity is celebrated and encouraged. Engage in thrilling projects and opportunities for your professional growth. Contribute to our quest to redefine the industry. Competitive compensation and benefits with occasional distinctive benefits that set us apart.

Who you are

Minimum 14 years of Application Testing and 3 plus years as Lead Proven experience leading testing efforts in on-prem to AWS cloud migrations. Hands-on involvement in application/data/infrastructure migration testing. Proven experience in on-premises to AWS migration testing projects Experience with enterprise application and large-scale datacentre migrations Experience managing QA teams (onshore/offshore) across multiple phases of a migration project. Developed and implemented end-to-end test strategies for complex IT transformation programs. Designed test plans covering system integration, functional, performance, and regression testing. Experience in defining entry/exit criteria, test coverage, and risk-based testing approaches. Working knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudWatch, etc., as they relate to test planning and validation. Experience with automation frameworks/tools (e.g., Selenium, Postman, JMeter, AWS CodePipeline)

Essential Skills

Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under AWS migration timelines Knowledge of automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, RestAssured, Postman etc

Preferred

AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional) ISTQB Advanced Level certification Experience with Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform, CDK)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.