DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineer - Azure CI/CD & Large-Scale Cloud Migration

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

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 / GitLab managed)

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

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).

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.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

. Develop and manage infrastructure using:

◦ Terraform

◦ ARM templates / Bicep

. Automate environment provisioning and deployments.

Automation & Scripting

. Develop automation scripts using:

◦ Bash, PowerShell, Python

. Eliminate manual processes and improve efficiency.

Monitoring & Observability

. Implement monitoring and logging using:

◦ Azure Monitor

◦ Log Analytics

◦ Application Insights

. Set up alerts, dashboards, and performance tracking.

Security & Compliance (DevSecOps)

. Integrate security practices into CI/CD pipelines.

. Implement secrets management using Azure Key Vault.

. Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards.

Performance & Optimization

. Optimize pipeline performance and execution time.

. Reduce build/deployment failures and improve reliability.

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

. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

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

. Over 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

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.