Senior DevOps Engineer (Cloud Migration Specialist)

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer on a Contract Basis to lead and execute a critical cloud migration project. The primary objective of this role is to seamlessly migrate our existing applications services and infrastructure from the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to Microsoft Azure.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of executing enterprise-level cloud-to-cloud migrations ensuring minimal downtime robust security and optimized performance post-migration.

• Migration Execution: Design plan and execute the migration strategy for applications databases and workloads from GCP to Microsoft Azure.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Re-architect and translate existing GCP deployment scripts (Terraform etc.) into Azure-native automation scripts.

• CI/CD Pipeline Adaptation: Reconfigure and optimize continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines to target Azure environments (Azure DevOps GitHub Actions etc.).

• Security & Compliance: Ensure all migrated assets meet strict enterprise security standards utilizing Azure IAM Key Vault and Network Security Groups.

• Testing & Validation: Conduct comprehensive pre- and post-migration testing to ensure data integrity system performance and zero application downtime.

• Documentation: Provide thorough architectural documentation layout designs and a clear runbook for the internal team post-contract.

• Experience: 4 years of dedicated DevOps experience with at least one major cloud-to-cloud migration project completed (ideally GCP to Azure).

• GCP Expertise: Deep understanding of GCP components including Google Compute Engine GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine) Cloud SQL IAM and VPCs.

• Azure Expertise: Strong proficiency in Azure infrastructure including Azure App Services AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service) Azure SQL Azure Active Directory and Azure Networking.

• Automation Tools: Advanced proficiency with Terraform Ansible or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.

• Containerization: Strong experience with Docker and Kubernetes cluster management during cross-cloud shifts.

• Communication: Excellent technical communication and collaboration skills to coordinate smoothly with stakeholders and internal development teams.

• Position Type: Contract (Project-Based)

• Duration:1-2Weeks

• Location:Hybrid/ I-10/03 Islamabad.

• High-Impact Project: Own a critical visible migration strategy from start to finish.

• Streamlined Execution: Work with a modern tech stack and clear business objectives.

• Professional Growth: Solidify your portfolio with a high-stakes cloud transformation case study.