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.