DevOps engineer

DevOpsEngineer – Azure CI/CD & Large-Scale Cloud Migration Summary Thisrole is ideal for a DevOps professional passionate about modernizing legacyCI/CD systems, enabling cloud-native delivery pipelines, and drivinglarge-scale Azure migration programs with a focus on automation, scalability,and reliability. Overview We areseeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in CI/CDtransformation and large-scale cloud migration. The ideal candidate will play akey role in migrating on-premises DevOps ecosystems (Jenkins, GitLab,self-managed runners) to Azure-native CI/CD platforms, enabling scalable,secure, and automated deployments. Thisrole focuses on supporting application lift-and-shift migration to Azure,modernizing pipelines, and implementing cloud-native DevOps practices usingAzure DevOps, GitLab CI/CD, and managed runners. KeyResponsibilities 1. CI/CDMigration & Transformation • Leadmigration 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 / GitLabmanaged) •Re-design pipelines for scalability, reliability, and maintainability. 2.Lift-and-Shift Migration Support •Support application migration (lift-and-shift) from on-prem environments toAzure. • EnsureCI/CD pipelines are aligned with migrated workloads. • Enableseamless 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 ◦ ARMtemplates / 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 upalerts, dashboards, and performance tracking. 7.Security & Compliance (DevSecOps) •Integrate security practices into CI/CD pipelines. •Implement secrets management using Azure Key Vault. • Ensurecompliance with enterprise security standards. 8.Performance & Optimization •Optimize pipeline performance and execution time. • Reducebuild/deployment failures and improve reliability. 9.Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement • Workclosely with developers, architects, and operations teams. •Provide guidance on DevOps best practices. •Support cross-functional teams during migration programs. RequiredSkills & Experience CI/CD& DevOps Tools • Strongexperience 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. MigrationExperience • Provenexperience in large-scale cloud migration programs. •Experience supporting lift-and-shift application migration. Infrastructureas Code •Experience with Terraform, ARM, or Bicep. Scripting& Automation •Proficiency in Bash, PowerShell, or Python. VersionControl • Strongexperience with Git-based workflows. PreferredQualifications • Azurecertifications (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 • Strongtroubleshooting 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 relatedfield. ExperienceLevel • 6–10+years of experience in DevOps or platform engineering. • 3+years of experience in cloud-based CI/CD environments. • Proventrack record in enterprise-scale migration projects. KeyCompetencies • CI/CDTransformation & Modernization • AzureDevOps & GitLab CI/CD • CloudMigration (Lift-and-Shift) •DevSecOps & Automation •Infrastructure as Code SuccessMetrics •Successful migration of CI/CD pipelines to cloud platforms. •Reduced deployment time and improved release frequency. •Increased pipeline reliability and security compliance.