Senior Consultant - MFT

We are looking for Senior Consultant - MFT (Managed File Transfer)

Location - Pune (Hybrid Mode)

Immediate Joiners only

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical design, development, implementation, and enhancements for Go Anywhere, Sterling B2B Integrator, Sterling File Gateway, and Cleo Harmony platforms.
• Act as an L3 SME for complex incidents, root cause analysis, performance issues, partner onboarding, and protocol-level troubleshooting.
• Drive automation-first approaches across infrastructure, operations, alerting, and deployments.
• Conduct technical discussions, stand-ups, solution reviews, and architecture walkthroughs with PGS and PFG teams.
• Administer MFT platforms including installation, upgrades, patching, server maintenance, configuration, and capacity analysis.
• Manage file transfer protocols (FTP, FTPS, SFTP, AS2, S3, connect: Direct) and ensure secure, reliable partner integrations.
• Manage certificates (CSR creation, renewals, deployment, validation).
• Support migrations and modernization efforts (e.g., Cleo/File Gateway Go Anywhere).
• Manage platform databases and build scripts/automation that leverage application DB metadata.
• Work closely with infrastructure and network teams to ensure availability, performance, and security (including LB, FW, DMZ architecture).
• Apply patching, upgrades, and vulnerability remediation based on enterprise standards.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gathe+F2r requirements and translate them into technical deliverables.
• Adopt AWS and Infrastructure-as-Code practices (CDK or Terraform) for building cloud-based file transfer services.

Required Skills & Experience

• 12+ years of hands-on experience with at least one core MFT platform (GoAnywhere preferred; IBM Sterling B2B/SFG or Cleo Harmony also considered).
• Proven experience in development, administration, partner onboarding, protocol configuration, and enterprise-grade troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of file transfer protocols: FTP, FTPS, SFTP, S3, Connect: Direct.
• Excellent experience managing server infrastructure (Linux & Windows), networking fundamentals (load balancers, firewalls, DMZ), and platform operations.
• Proficient in scripting (Python preferred), Bash, PowerShell, and REST API integrations.
• Hands-on experience with application databases (SQL) for reporting, scripting, and automation.
• Experience with certificate lifecycle management.
• Hands-on experience in AWS or any cloud platform, including working with Infrastructure as Code (CDK or Terraform).
• Strong stakeholder management skills; ability to act as the bridge between business and technology teams.
• Strong communication, documentation, and cross-team collaboration skills.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bitbucket, Digital.ai/XLR, UCD).
• Exposure to ETL tools or related data movement technologies.
• Experience with ServiceNow Citizen Development or workflow automations.
• Knowledge of Power BI dashboards for operational metrics.
• Familiarity with DevOps best practices (branching strategies, pipelines, version control).
• Experience with Ansible for configuration automation.

What Success Looks Like

• Ability to independently own and deliver endtoend technical solutions.
• Strong leadership in driving platform automation and modernization.
• Stable, secure, and high-performing MFT services across the enterprise.
• Smooth execution of partner migrations and platform upgrades.
• Enhanced team capability through coaching, documentation, and collaboration.