Azure Cloud DevOps Developer

Compunnel, Inc.; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software solutions firm located in Minnesota is seeking an Azure Cloud DevOps Developer to lead the migration of enterprise applications to Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on knowledge of Azure services, DevOps practices, and infrastructure automation. Responsibilities include designing CI/CD pipelines and developing Infrastructure as Code. The candidate should have excellent communication skills and experience in cloud modernization efforts. This role also offers opportunities for collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Strong exposure to Azure cloud environments and migration tools.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform and Ansible for Infrastructure as Code.
• Ability to lead cloud migration efforts from planning to execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end migration of applications from on-premises to Azure.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and other tools.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible.

Skills

Azure cloud environments

CI/CD practices

Terraform

Ansible

DevOps automation

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

GitLab

Microsoft Azure

Job description

The Azure Cloud DevOps Developer will lead and execute the migration of enterprise applications from on-premises environments to Microsoft Azure. This role requires strong hands‑on knowledge of Azure services, cloud migration tools, DevOps practices, and infrastructure automation. The ideal candidate will also bring prior software development experience—preferably in .NET—to support modernization, refactoring, and rearchitecting efforts while collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end‑to‑end migration of applications from on‑premises environments to Azure.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and other DevOps tools.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible.
• Perform cloud readiness assessments and identify application dependencies and risks.
• Modernize applications via rehosting, refactoring, or rearchitecting strategies.
• Optimize performance and cost post‑migration, including scaling and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with application owners, DBAs, compliance officers, and other stakeholders.
• Manage change control processes including cutover planning and rollback procedures.

Required Skills:

• Strong exposure to Azure cloud environments and Azure migration tools.
• Experience with DevOps practices including CI/CD and automation.
• Hands‑on experience with Terraform and Ansible for IaC.
• Ability to lead cloud migration efforts from planning to execution.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior software development experience, preferably in .NET architecture.
• Deep technical expertise in Microsoft Azure services.
• Experience with infrastructure automation and cloud modernization.