Azure Cloud Lead

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2

Skills

Azure Cloud

Job Details

Role : Azure Cloud Lead

Location : Remote

Job description

We are seeking a Development Lead to manage and guide application development and migration projects to Azure Cloud. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java technologies, Azure DevOps, and database management, along with proven experience in application migration strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Lead development teams in designing, building, and migrating Java applications to Azure.

Define architecture and coding standards for scalable, secure solutions.

Cloud Migration

Assess existing applications and plan migration strategies (re-hosting, re-platforming, modernization).

Collaborate with architects and DevOps engineers for seamless migration.

DevOps Integration

Implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.

Drive automation for builds, deployments, and testing.

Database Expertise

Oversee database migration and optimization (SQL/NoSQL).

Ensure data integrity and performance tuning during migration.

Collaboration

Work closely with QA, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.

Governance & Compliance

Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and coding best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Expertise

Strong experience in Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, Microservices, and REST APIs.

Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.

Solid understanding of databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or NoSQL).

Cloud Migration

Proven track record of application migration to Azure Cloud.

Tools

Familiarity with Git, Maven/Gradle, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).

Certifications

Azure Solutions Architect or Azure Developer certification preferred.

Soft Skills

Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and mentor teams.

Nice to Have

Experience with performance tuning and cost optimization in cloud.

Exposure to multi-cloud environments.

Knowledge of security best practices and DevOps automation.

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