1225 - 398PTN | Azure Migration Engineer

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 . Originally posted on Himalayas