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.