Backend Engineer - (Cloud migration) in Dallas, TX
Title: Backend Engineer - (Cloud migration)
Location: Dallas, TX
Job Responsibilities
7+ years of experience in full stack development using NodeJS, JavaScript, React, TypeScript and SQL. Knowledge of Python is preferred
Experience designing scalable and highly available distributed systems
Proven experience with cloud-to-cloud migration strategies, including rehosting, re-platforming, refactoring, and service mapping between AWS and Azure equivalents
At least 5 years' experience with Azure (Preferred) and 1-2+ years in AWS (Good to have) ecosystems, including tools, services, and resources that enable scalable, available, and distributed processing
Experience in designing and building scalable Microservices on Azure using Container Apps, AKS, Container Instances) and AWS (ECS, EKS)
Experience with Azure serverless development (API Management, Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid).
Preferred with experience in AWS serverless development (API Gateway, Lambda, SQS, EventBridge) and Azure (API Management, Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid)
Experience in Azure SQL Database and PostgreSQL
Experience working with No-SQL databases: Azure (Cosmos DB, Table Storage) & AWS (Good to have knowledge about DynamoDB, DocumentDB)
Experience with CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools: Terraform (cross-cloud), AWS CloudFormation, Azure ARM templates, Github Actions
Experience with Cloud monitoring tools like Azure Monitor and AWS CloudWatch.
Proficiency with software best practices (e.g., writing unit tests, maintaining clear documentation, architecture diagramming with tools like Lucid, Draw.io, or Azure Architecture Center patterns)
Job Description
5–10+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering and DevOps.
Proven success in migrating production workloads from AWS to Azure.
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, Azure DevOps, Terraform/Bicep
Azure Site Recovery (ASR), Azure Backup, Geo-Replication
Azure Networking, Private Endpoints, Traffic Manager, Front Door
Preferred Skills:
Experience designing multi-region DR architectures for high-traffic, low-latency systems.
Knowledge of media streaming technologies (HLS, MPEG-DASH, DRM) and CDN optimization.
Certifications:
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (for migration understanding)
Familiarity with App Center, Fastlane, or Azure Mobile Apps for CI/CD integration.
Soft Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration.
Ability to lead complex migration projects independently.
Commitment to operational excellence, reliability, and DR preparedness.
Education:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.