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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.
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