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

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 / GitLab 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.