Summary
This role is ideal for a DevOps professional passionate about modernizing legacy CI/CD systems, enabling cloud-native delivery pipelines, and driving large-scale Azure migration programs with a focus on automation, scalability, and reliability.
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
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.
