Azure Cloud DevOps Engineer - Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

HYR Global Source Inc • Full-time • Chicago, IL, US • 4d ago

Job Title: Azure Cloud DevOps Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Duration: Full-time position

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly experienced Azure Cloud DevOps Engineer to drive the migration of enterprise applications from on-premises environments to Microsoft Azure.
This role requires deep expertise in Azure cloud services, DevOps automation, and hands-on development experience.
The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver cloud modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end migration of on-premises applications to Microsoft Azure
Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and other DevOps tools
Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible
Perform cloud readiness assessments, identifying dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies
Modernize applications using rehosting, refactoring, and rearchitecting approaches
Optimize Azure environments for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
Collaborate with developers, DBAs, architects, and compliance teams to ensure smooth delivery
Manage change control processes, including cutover planning, rollback strategies, and deployment governance

Required Skills & Qualifications