Cloud Migration Technical Lead (Grade 6)

Job Description: Cloud Migration Technical Lead (Grade 6)

Location- Singapore

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Job Summary:

The Cloud Migration Technical Lead is a senior engineering role responsible for leading end-to-end Virtual Machine migration initiatives from on-premise environments to Microsoft Azure. This role ensures all migration workstreams are integrated into a cohesive delivery model covering assessment, migration execution, validation, cutover, and stabilization.

In addition, the role operates within a managed services environment, providing advanced (L4) technical support for complex escalations, ensuring continuous service availability, and driving operational excellence across multi-technology domains including cloud, networking, security, and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Migration Leadership & Delivery

·       Lead end-to-end VM migration activities from on-premise to Azure using tools such as Azure Migrate.

·       Plan and execute migration strategies including rehost, replatform, and modernization approaches.

·       Ensure all migration phases (assessment, design, execution, validation, cutover, and stabilization) are delivered cohesively.

·       Identify dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies for migration workloads.

·       Provide technical assurance, governance, and escalation support throughout the migration lifecycle.

·       Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and business teams to align migration outcomes with business objectives.

Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering

·       Design and implement Azure Virtual Machine environments and hybrid networking solutions.

·       Support infrastructure modernization initiatives including DR, backup, and high availability solutions.

·       Ensure best practices in performance, scalability, security, and cost optimization.

Advanced Technical Support & Operations

·       Work independently with general direction to resolve escalated incidents and service requests within SLA timelines.

·       Provide fourth-level support for complex incidents and perform deep root cause analysis.

·       Proactively monitor, identify, and resolve issues before they impact services.

·       Act as an escalation point for critical client and business-impacting incidents.

·       Maintain accurate and timely ticket updates, ensuring proper documentation of resolution activities.

Service Delivery & Process Excellence

·       Ensure delivery of contracted managed services outcomes and continuous service improvement.

·       Support, track, and document change implementation activities.

·       Proactively identify opportunities for automation and operational optimization.

·       Perform quality audits across processes, service experience, and ticket management.

·       Contribute to disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution.

·       Collaboration, Leadership & Knowledge Sharing

·       Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery.

·       Mentor and coach L1–L3 engineers, sharing knowledge and driving technical capability uplift.

·       Support project delivery activities within the technology domain as required.

·       Act as a subject matter expert across cloud and infrastructure domains.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

·      8–12 years of overall IT infrastructure and project delivery experience.

·      Minimum 4+ years of hands-on experience in Azure migration projects.

·      Strong expertise in:

-           Azure Migrate and Azure Virtual Machines

-           Windows and Linux server migration

-           Hybrid networking and connectivity

-           Infrastructure modernization (DR, backup, HA)

-           Migration governance and delivery frameworks

·      Proven experience in large-scale enterprise migration projects.

·      Strong troubleshooting skills across multi-domain environments (cloud, networking, security, compute).

·      Experience working within ITIL-based service management environments.

Key Competencies :

·      Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

·      Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure, complex environments.

·      Proactive problem-solving and analytical thinking.

·      Strong client service orientation and focus on delivering value.

·      Ability to lead, mentor, and influence technical teams.

Qualifications and Certifications :

·      Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).

·      Preferred certifications:

-           Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

-           Azure Administrator / Azure Migration certifications

-           VMware, Networking (CCNP/CCIE), or Security certifications (CISSP, etc.)

·      Additional certifications across cloud, infrastructure, and enterprise platforms are advantageous.

Interested candidates can connect on +6586533349 (WhatsApp chat only)