Azure Cloud Expert

Cyclad; Wrocław; Remote; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

An international IT company is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Migration Expert to lead the migration of a Java application to Microsoft Azure. This role involves planning, execution, and optimization of multiple project phases, along with hands-on experience in Azure services, Terraform, and Docker. The position offers a full-time contract B2B with benefits including private medical care and a multisport card.

Benefits

Private medical care with dental care

Rehabilitation package

Multisport card

Qualifications

• Proven experience migrating Java applications to Azure or similar cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with Azure services: Virtual Machines, App Services, AKS.
• Strong IaC skills using Terraform with exposure to ARM or Bicep.

Responsibilities

• Lead the migration of on-premises Java application to Microsoft Azure.
• Design scalable, secure Azure-based target architectures.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.

Skills

Azure services

IaC using Terraform

Containerization (Docker)

Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python)

Oracle database migration strategies

Tools

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Job description

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

• Work Setup: 100% Remote work
• Rate: 210 PLN/net/h + VAT (B2B contract)
• Tech Stack/Phase 1: Azure VM, Docker Containers, Nginx, Appgateway, Terraform (everywhere for IaaC), Logs analysis

Project scope

• 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.
• 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)

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