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Azure Migration Engineer - Portugal (Remote)
Our Client
Our client is a technology consulting company with strong expertise in digital transformation , 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.
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:
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 .
Languages (spoken and written): Portuguese and English (mandatory) .
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 .
