Azure Cloud Expert
Numer referencyjny: PL25/IC/AzureCloudExpert/Wroclaw/Remote
In Cyclad we work with top international IT companies in order to boost their potential in delivering outstanding, cutting-edge technologies that shape the world of the future. We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Migration Expert to lead the migration of an existing on-premises Java application to Microsoft Azure. This role involves end-to-end planning, execution, optimization, and support across multiple project phases, including application re-hosting/re-platforming and later-phase Oracle database migration.
Project information:
- Location: Wrocław, Poland
- Work Setup: 100% Remote work
- Rate: 210 PLN/net/h + VAT (B2B contract)
- Language: English (B2+ Required)
- Start date: depending on candidate availability
- Tech Stack/Phase 1: Azure VM, Docker Containers, Nginx, Appgateway, Terraform (everywhere for IaaC), Logs analysis
- Tech Stack/Phase 2: Oracle DB migration
Project scope:
- Migration Strategy & Planning
- Assess existing on-prem Java application architecture, infrastructure, and integrations.
- Design scalable, secure Azure-based target architectures (IaaS/PaaS).
- Define a migration roadmap covering application modernization and later-phase Oracle DB migration.
- Migration Execution
- Provision and configure Azure resources: VMs, App Services, AKS, networking, and storage.
- Rehost and re-platform Java applications; containerize workloads using Docker and AKS.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and, where applicable, ARM or Bicep templates.
- Integration & Optimization
- Configure networking components such as VNETs, Subnets, NSGs, Application Gateway, and Load Balancers.
- Optimize application performance, reliability, and cost on Azure.
- Integrate with Azure Active Directory and ensure secure access control.
- Automation & CI/CD
- Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (or other tools as needed).
- Implement monitoring and observability with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and related services.
- Security & Compliance
- Apply Azure security best practices for data protection and workload hardening.
- Perform risk assessments and enforce governance policies across the Azure environment.
Requirements:
- Core Expertise
- Hands-on experience with Azure services: Virtual Machines, App Services, AKS, Storage Accounts, Networking.
- Proven experience migrating Java applications to Azure or similar cloud environments.
- Strong IaC skills using Terraform (required), with exposure to ARM or Bicep.
- Proficiency with containerization (Docker) and Kubernetes workloads on Azure.
- Additional Skills
- Scripting abilities in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
- Familiarity with CI/CD (Azure DevOps, Jenkins).
- Understanding of Oracle database migration strategies.
- Soft Skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
Nice to have:
- Experience with Azure Migrate, AppCAT, or similar tools for Java workload assessments
- Exposure to multi-region Azure design and scaling strategies
- Familiarity with additional monitoring tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, or ELK Stack.
We offer:
- Full-time job agreement based on B2B
- Private medical care with dental care (covering 70% of costs) + rehabilitation package. Family package option possible
- Multisport card (also for an accompanying person)
- Life insurance