How to Hire AWS Migration Experts for Cloud Transformation Projects?

You’re here because you know how critical cloud transformation is to stay relevant and scalable. You’ve likely experienced the challenges of legacy systems, cost overheads, or poor infrastructure agility. You also know that moving to AWS is no longer just an option it’s a necessity.

But let me ask you this. Are you struggling to find AWS migration experts who are truly qualified? Are you hiring in a market where skilled candidates are either unavailable or far too expensive to secure locally?

You’re not alone.

In 2025, thousands of IT businesses like yours from SaaS startups to large MNCs are aggressively moving their infrastructure to AWS. But the shortage of expert-level AWS migration engineers, architects, and consultants in local talent pools (especially in countries with limited cloud migration experience) is making this process harder, slower, and riskier than it needs to be.

That’s exactly why I wrote this article to help you successfully hire remote AWS migration experts with the right skills, mindset, and experience, no matter where they are in the world.

We’ve helped clients in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific remotely hire certified AWS professionals from top tech talent hubs like India, London, USA, UAE, all through our specialized IT recruitment services.

Why Hiring AWS Cloud Migration Experts Remotely is the Best Strategy in 2025

You’ve tried hiring AWS experts locally, but the talent pool is either extremely thin or over-saturated with consultants who lack hands-on migration experience. Worse, the few you do find are often already locked into contracts or quoting exorbitant hourly rates.

This puts your entire cloud migration at risk from timeline delays to security flaws or cost overruns. And let’s be honest: AWS isn’t just plug and play. You need someone who knows how to migrate workloads, refactor architecture, ensure compliance, and optimize cloud costs without breaking your systems.

Hiring remote AWS Cloud migration experts through a trusted IT recruitment agency allows you to tap into a global talent pool especially countries like India or globally where AWS-certified professionals are actively open to full-time remote roles and contract assignments.

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What Exactly Does an AWS Migration Expert Do? (And What Skills You Should Look For)

It’s easy to confuse a general cloud engineer or developer with an actual AWS migration expert. Many resumes look great on paper filled with buzzwords but few candidates have real-world experience planning and executing cloud transformations.

Hiring the wrong person can cost you time, resources, and customer trust. One of our clients, a SaaS product firm based in Boston, hired a freelance “cloud architect” via a freelance platform. They had to roll back their entire infrastructure migration after just two weeks because of faulty S3 bucket configurations and data loss issues.

Here’s what a true AWS migration expert should be capable of:

• Creating cloud migration strategies aligned to business priorities

• Experience with AWS migration tools: AWS Migration Hub, CloudEndure, Database Migration Service (DMS), etc.

• Performing lift-and-shift, replatforming, and refactoring migrations

• Deep understanding of networking, IAM policies, and multi-account strategies

• Working across DevOps pipelines and CI/CD frameworks

• Prior experience handling hybrid cloud environments

• Strong security knowledge: encryption, key management, VPC setups

Pro tip: Prioritize candidates who hold AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or AWS Migration Competency Partner experience.

Want help identifying qualified AWS engineers with these skills? Request a shortlist now from our experienced recruitment consultants.

Where to Find AWS Migration Experts When Local Options Are Limited?

Most local job boards and recruitment channels are saturated with generic IT profiles. Very few offer AWS-specific migration professionals, and even fewer provide credible vetting of their hands-on experience. You post a job on LinkedIn, get 100+ resumes, but only 3 candidates mention actual migration project work and none are a true match. You waste 2–3 weeks screening, scheduling, and still don’t find your hire.

Here’s what I’ve seen work best for our clients across the globe:

1. Partner with a Recruitment Firm Specializing in Cloud & DevOps Roles

We’ve helped clients remotely hire AWS migration experts from India, Singapore, Australia, London, Portugal, Poland, and USA often within 10–15 days. Unlike generalist staffing agencies, we pre-screen for AWS certifications, project-level experience, and remote-readiness.

Related article: How to Hire Software Developers in Bangalore: The Role of Local Tech Staffing Companies

2. Leverage Niche AWS Communities

Platforms like AWS Community Builders, GitHub repositories with migration code contributions, and participation in forums like Stack Overflow or Reddit’s r/aws are goldmines for identifying genuine experts.

3. Tap Into Talent Hubs Outside Your Country

In 2025, India continues to be a leading exporter of AWS-certified talent. Portugal is another emerging hub where digital nomads and AWS professionals are increasingly open to remote work.

Let us source candidates from our remote AWS talent pool tailored to your project scope - Get started here

How We Helped a FinTech Firm Migrate to AWS with Remote Hiring from

India

A London-based FinTech firm came to us in late 2024. They were migrating from on-premise Oracle infrastructure to AWS and needed a team of 3 cloud engineers within 2 weeks. But local hiring had failed them for months.

They were burning money on old infrastructure, and their in-house team lacked AWS-specific migration knowledge. Without quick action, the delays were impacting a funding round.

Within 9 business days, we sourced and deployed:

• A certified AWS Solutions Architect with prior BFSI migration experience

• A DevOps engineer with Terraform and CloudFormation expertise

• A Data Engineer familiar with DMS and RDS migrations

Their entire first migration batch (customer data and backend services) was completed in 40 days. The CTO later told us "Had we found you earlier, we’d be live six months sooner."

Ready to replicate this success story? Contact us today and we’ll help you hire the right team.

What Are the Biggest Challenges in Hiring AWS Migration Experts? (And How to Overcome Them)

1. Verifying Real AWS Migration Experience

Many candidates list “AWS cloud experience” but that could mean setting up an EC2 instance or hosting a WordPress site. That’s not helpful when you're migrating thousands of records, deploying microservices, or handling production workloads.

During technical screening, ask:

• What was the most complex AWS migration project they’ve handled?

• How did they handle rollback planning or risk mitigation?

• Can they show you an architecture diagram or migration checklist they created?

Our recruitment agency does this on your behalf as part of our pre-interview tech assessment process.

2. Remote Readiness and Communication Gaps

Hiring remotely means working across time zones, cultures, and sometimes language barriers. Miscommunication during cloud migrations can lead to major production issues.

We screen for remote maturity: candidates with prior distributed team experience, comfort with Slack, Jira, async updates, and timezone overlap flexibility.

Cost to Hire AWS Migration Experts in 2025: What You Should Budget

You’re unsure what a fair rate is for remote AWS experts in 2025. You don’t want to overpay, but you also don’t want to lowball and miss quality talent. Many IT decision-makers are surprised to find that remote hiring doesn't mean “cheap” but it does mean better ROI when done right.

Here’s a ballpark of average full-time remote salaries for AWS migration specialists in 2025:

Region	Monthly Cost (USD)	Role Type
India	$2,500 – $4,500	Mid-Senior AWS Engineers
Portugal	$4,000 – $6,500	Senior AWS Architects
Eastern Europe	$3,800 – $5,800	DevOps + AWS Combo Roles
LATAM	$3,000 – $5,000	Full-Stack AWS Engineers

What to Include in Your Job Description When Hiring AWS Migration Experts?

A vague job description won’t attract the right talent especially when you’re hiring across borders. You risk wasting time with unqualified applicants or ghosting after interviews.

Here’s what your JD should clearly state:

• Specific migration goals (e.g., On-prem to AWS, Azure to AWS)

• Tools or frameworks involved (e.g., CloudEndure, Terraform, Ansible)

• Remote work policy and timezone expectations

• Required certifications or cloud project portfolio

• Employment type: Full-time, contract, or freelance

Questions to Ask in the Interview

Instead of generic questions, try:

• "Walk me through your last AWS migration project what went wrong and how did you fix it?"

• "How do you optimize costs during a cloud transformation?"

• "How do you manage rollback planning during high-risk migrations?"

We help you with this through our structured interview guides, customized for cloud hiring.

You don’t just need another AWS engineer. You need someone who’s already done what you’re about to do and can do it without guesswork. And if that talent doesn’t exist locally, that’s okay.

Because we help you hire remotely, strategically, and fast. With a recruitment partner like us, you’re not just filling a role you’re ensuring project success.

Ready to start? Fill out this quick hiring form and we’ll send you 3–5 pre-vetted AWS migration experts based on your exact cloud transformation requirements.

FAQs -

• What does an AWS migration expert do?

  An AWS migration expert helps businesses move their data, applications, and IT infrastructure from on-premises or other cloud platforms to Amazon Web Services (AWS). They handle planning, execution, risk mitigation, and ensure everything works securely and efficiently after the migration.

  
  

• Why should I hire an AWS migration expert instead of doing it

  in-house?

  Hiring an AWS migration expert ensures your migration is done right the first time—saving time, avoiding costly mistakes, and minimizing downtime. Experts know the AWS tools, best practices, and can plan custom strategies based on your current environment and goals.

  
  

• How do I find and hire certified AWS migration specialists?

  Look for AWS-certified professionals through trusted recruitment agencies, freelance platforms, or AWS Partner Network members. Ask for certifications like AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Migration Competency, and check past project experience during the interview process.

  
  

• What qualifications or skills should I check before hiring?

  Make sure the expert has hands-on experience with cloud assessment, AWS migration tools (like AWS Migration Hub, DMS, Snowball), and security and compliance management. Communication skills and experience in handling similar-sized projects are also crucial.

  
  

• How much does it cost to hire an AWS migration expert?

  Costs vary depending on the complexity of the project, location, and whether you're hiring full-time, freelance, or via a staffing agency. On average, freelance experts may charge $50–$150/hour, while agencies may offer fixed project-based pricing.

  
  

• How long does a typical AWS cloud migration take?

  A small to mid-sized project may take 2 to 8 weeks, while large enterprise migrations can take several months. The timeline depends on the number of applications, data volume, current infrastructure, and how well-prepared your team is for the move.

  
  

• Can I hire AWS migration experts remotely?

  Yes, many companies in 2025 are hiring remote AWS cloud experts globally, especially from tech hubs like India, Eastern Europe, and Southeast Asia. Remote hiring offers access to a wider talent pool and can be more cost-effective without compromising quality.

  
  

• What are the risks if I don’t hire the right migration expert?

  Hiring an inexperienced person can lead to data loss, downtime, security gaps, and poor cloud performance. A skilled AWS migration expert ensures a safe, efficient, and scalable transition, helping your business avoid disruptions and future technical debt.