DevOpsEngineer – Azure CI/CD & Large-Scale Cloud Migration
Summary
Thisrole is ideal for a DevOps professional passionate about modernizing legacyCI/CD systems, enabling cloud-native delivery pipelines, and drivinglarge-scale Azure migration programs with a focus on automation, scalability,and reliability.
Overview
We areseeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in CI/CDtransformation and large-scale cloud migration. The ideal candidate will play akey role in migrating on-premises DevOps ecosystems (Jenkins, GitLab,self-managed runners) to Azure-native CI/CD platforms, enabling scalable,secure, and automated deployments.
Thisrole focuses on supporting application lift-and-shift migration to Azure,modernizing pipelines, and implementing cloud-native DevOps practices usingAzure DevOps, GitLab CI/CD, and managed runners.
KeyResponsibilities
1. CI/CDMigration & Transformation
- Leadmigration of CI/CD pipelines from:
- GitLab CI/CD with self-managed runners
- GitLab Cloud (SaaS) CI/CD
- Managed runners (Azure-hosted / GitLabmanaged)
- Re-design pipelines for scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
2.Lift-and-Shift Migration Support
- Support application migration (lift-and-shift) from on-prem environments toAzure.
- EnsureCI/CD pipelines are aligned with migrated workloads.
- Enableseamless deployment to Azure services (VMs, App Services, AKS).
3.Azure DevOps & GitLab Expertise
- Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using:
- Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts)
- GitLab CI/CD (cloud-hosted)
- Configure and optimize managed runners.
- Integrate with tools like SonarQube, Nexus/Artifactory, and security scanners.
4.Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Develop and manage infrastructure using:
- Automate environment provisioning and deployments.
5.Automation & Scripting
- Develop automation scripts using:
- Eliminate manual processes and improve efficiency.
6.Monitoring & Observability
- Implement monitoring and logging using:
- Set upalerts, dashboards, and performance tracking.
7.Security & Compliance (DevSecOps)
- Integrate security practices into CI/CD pipelines.
- Implement secrets management using Azure Key Vault.
- Ensurecompliance with enterprise security standards.
8.Performance & Optimization
- Optimize pipeline performance and execution time.
- Reducebuild/deployment failures and improve reliability.
9.Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Workclosely with developers, architects, and operations teams.
- Provide guidance on DevOps best practices.
- Support cross-functional teams during migration programs.
RequiredSkills & Experience
CI/CD& DevOps Tools
- Jenkins (pipeline migration experience)
- GitLab CI/CD (self-managed & SaaS)
- Experience migrating from self-managed runners to managed runners.
Cloud& Azure Expertise
- Hands-on experience with Azure services:
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Understanding of Azure networking and deployment models.
MigrationExperience
- Provenexperience in large-scale cloud migration programs.
- Experience supporting lift-and-shift application migration.
Infrastructureas Code
- Experience with Terraform, ARM, or Bicep.
Scripting& Automation
- Proficiency in Bash, PowerShell, or Python.
VersionControl
- Strongexperience with Git-based workflows.
PreferredQualifications
- Azurecertifications (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer Expert).
- Experience with containerization (Docker) and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with artifact repositories (Nexus, JFrog Artifactory).
- Experience integrating Jira (Cloud) with CI/CD workflows.
Soft Skills
- Strongtroubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to work in high-pressure migration environments.
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relatedfield.
ExperienceLevel
- 6–10+years of experience in DevOps or platform engineering.
- 3+years of experience in cloud-based CI/CD environments.
- Proventrack record in enterprise-scale migration projects.
KeyCompetencies
- CI/CDTransformation & Modernization
- AzureDevOps & GitLab CI/CD
- CloudMigration (Lift-and-Shift)
SuccessMetrics
- Successful migration of CI/CD pipelines to cloud platforms.
- Reduced deployment time and improved release frequency.
- Increased pipeline reliability and security compliance.