DevOpsEngineer - Azure CI/CD & Large-Scale Cloud Migration

Summary

This role is ideal for a DevOps professional passionate about modernizing legacy CI/CD systems, enabling cloud-native delivery pipelines, and driving large-scale Azure migration programs with a focus on automation, scalability and reliability.

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in CI/CD transformation and large-scale cloud migration. The ideal candidate will play a key role in migrating on-premises DevOps ecosystems (Jenkins, GitLab, self-managed runners) to Azure-native CI/CD platforms, enabling scalable, secure, and automated deployments.

This role focuses on supporting application lift-and-shift migration to Azure, modernizing pipelines, and implementing cloud-native DevOps practices using Azure DevOps, GitLab CI/CD, and managed runners.

Key Responsibilities

1. CI/CD Migration & Transformation

. Lead migration of CI/CD pipelines from:

◦ Jenkins (on-prem)

◦ GitLab CI/CD with self-managed runners

.Transition to:

◦ Azure DevOps Pipelines

◦ GitLab Cloud (SaaS) CI/CD

◦ Managed runners (Azure-hosted / Git Lab managed)

.Re-design pipelines for scalability, reliability, and maintainability.

2.Lift-and-Shift Migration Support

.Support application migration (lift-and-shift) from on-prem environments to Azure.

. Ensure CI/CD pipelines are aligned with migrated workloads.

. Enable seamless 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:

◦Terraform

◦ ARM templates / Bicep

.Automate environment provisioning and deployments.

5.Automation & Scripting

.Develop automation scripts using:

◦ Bash, PowerShell, Python

.Eliminate manual processes and improve efficiency.

6.Monitoring & Observability

.Implement monitoring and logging using:

◦ Azure Monitor

◦ Log Analytics

◦ Application Insights

. Set up alerts, dashboards, and performance tracking.

7.Security & Compliance (DevSecOps)

.Integrate security practices into CI/CD pipelines.

.Implement secrets management using Azure Key Vault.

. Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards.

8.Performance & Optimization

.Optimize pipeline performance and execution time.

. Reduce build/deployment failures and improve reliability.

9.Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

. Work closely with developers, architects, and operations teams.

.Provide guidance on DevOps best practices.

.Support cross-functional teams during migration programs.

Required Skills & Experience

CI/CD& DevOps Tools

. Strong experience with:

◦ Jenkins (pipeline migration experience)

◦ GitLab CI/CD (self-managed & SaaS)

◦ Azure DevOps

.Experience migrating from self-managed runners to managed runners.

Cloud& Azure Expertise

.Hands-on experience with Azure services:

◦ Azure App Services

◦ Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

◦ Azure Virtual Machines

.Understanding of Azure networking and deployment models.

Migration Experience

. Proven experience in large-scale cloud migration programs.

.Experience supporting lift-and-shift application migration.

Infrastructure as Code

.Experience with Terraform, ARM, or Bicep.

Scripting& Automation

.Proficiency in Bash, PowerShell, or Python.

Version Control

. Strong experience with Git-based workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

. Azure certifications (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

. Strong troubleshooting 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 related field.

Experience Level

. 6-10+years of experience in DevOps or platform engineering.

. 3+years of experience in cloud-based CI/CD environments.

. Proven track record in enterprise-scale migration projects.

Key Competencies

. CI/CD Transformation & Modernization

. Azure DevOps & GitLab CI/CD

. Cloud Migration (Lift-and-Shift)

.DevSecOps & Automation

.Infrastructure as Code

Success Metrics

.Successful migration of CI/CD pipelines to cloud platforms.

.Reduced deployment time and improved release frequency.

.Increased pipeline reliability and security compliance.

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