Azure Migration Engineer

Our Client

Our client is a technology consulting , covering areas such as software development, infrastructure, data, QA, and low-code solutions.

They support clients across multiple industries by delivering scalable, high-quality tech solutions.

The company has a solid presence in Portugal and operates internationally.

Our client is seeking an Azure Migration Engineer to join their team!

This is a remote position open to candidates based anywhere in Portugal.

Apply now: https://talentcross.peopleforce.io/careers/v/172707-1225-398ptn-azure-migration-engineer

Responsibilities:

Assess existing environments, including on-prem infrastructure, servers, applications, dependencies, networking, storage, and databases, to define a robust migration approach

Conduct discovery and dependency analysis across applications, services, and data assets

Define and apply the most suitable migration strategy, such as lift & shift, refactoring, re-architecting, or rebuilding

Design the target Azure architecture, covering networking, identity, security, compute, storage, high availability, and disaster recovery (DR)

Leverage Microsoft migration tools (e.g., Azure Migrate, Azure Site Recovery, Database Migration Service) as well as third-party solutions when required

Develop and maintain automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for provisioning using Terraform, ARM, Bicep, PowerShell, or Azure CLI

Plan and execute migration pilots and tests to validate functionality before full cutover

Manage cutover activities, data migration, synchronization, and downtime minimization

After migration, monitor performance, optimize costs, and ensure security, compliance, and stability

Document all project phases, including runbooks, playbooks, and rollback strategies

Coordinate with cross-functional teams (infrastructure, networking, security, applications, and business stakeholders) and support overall project governance

Technical Requirements:

Languages (spoken and written): Portuguese and English (mandatory)

Proven hands-on experience with Azure, including Virtual Machines, Azure SQL / Managed Instances, Azure Storage, VNets, NSGs, ExpressRoute / VPN, and Azure AD / identity services

Experience with Azure migration tools, such as Azure Migrate, Azure Site Recovery, and Database Migration Service

Strong knowledge of cloud networking, security, governance, and compliance

Proficiency in automation and IaC, using Terraform, ARM, Bicep, PowerShell, and Azure CLI

Ability to analyze infrastructure, performance bottlenecks, dependencies, and migration-related issues

Solid understanding of backup, disaster recovery, and high availability (HA) solutions

Development experience using at least one framework, preferably .NET

Preferred Qualifications:

Azure certifications such as AZ-104 (Administrator), AZ-305 (Solutions Architect), or equivalent

Previous experience migrating physical servers, virtual machines, or containers to Azure

Background working in hybrid environments (on-prem + cloud)

Familiarity with agile methodologies or project management frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)

Strong communication skills to present risks, plans, results, and technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders

Experience with post-migration monitoring tools, such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights

Apply now: https://talentcross.peopleforce.io/careers/v/172707-1225-398ptn-azure-migration-engineer