Job Title: Senior Cloud Modernization & Migration Engineer (Azure → Alibaba Cloud)
Job Location: UAE (Onsite)
Experince: 7+ years
Duration: Long-term
Role Overview
We are looking for a highly skilled and hands-on Cloud Modernization & Migration Engineer to support a strategic transformation initiative. The role involves modernizing existing monolithic applications in Microsoft Azure, containerizing them using Kubernetes, and leading a seamless migration to Alibaba Cloud.
The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in application modernization, cloud-native architectures, AI-driven efficiencies, and multi-cloud migration strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Application Modernization:
Assess and analyze existing monolithic applications. Design and implement modernization strategies (re-architecting, refactoring, microservices transformation). Apply cloud-native principles (12-factor applications, scalability, resilience). Integrate AI/ML components where applicable to improve efficiency and automation.
Cloud & Containerization
Containerize applications using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS/ACK or similar). Build and manage scalable container orchestration platforms. Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
Azure Environment Management
Work with existing Microsoft Azure workloads and services. Optimize architecture for performance, scalability, and cost. Ensure best practices in security, governance, and monitoring.
Migration To Alibaba Cloud
Design and execute migration strategies from Microsoft Azure to Alibaba Cloud. Map Azure services to equivalent Alibaba Cloud services. Perform workload migrations with minimal downtime and risk. Optimize applications post-migration for the Alibaba Cloud ecosystem.
AI Enablement (Value Add)
Identify opportunities to leverage AI/ML for: Application performance optimization Automation of operations Intelligent monitoring and alerting Work with AI services across Microsoft Azure and/or Alibaba Cloud where relevant.
Core Expertise
Required Skills & Experience:
Strong experience in modernizing monolithic applications into microservices. Deep hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services and architecture. Proven experience or strong familiarity with Alibaba Cloud services. Solid hands-on experience with Kubernetes (deployment, scaling, troubleshooting).
Technical Skills
Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes Programming: Java / . NET / Python (strong proficiency in at least one) CI/CD: Azure Dev Ops, Jenkins, Git Lab CI, or similar Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates, Bicep, or Alibaba Cloud ROS API Design & Microservices Architecture Cloud Networking and Security
AI / Advanced Capabilities (Preferred)
Exposure to AI/ML services such as Azure AI Services, Azure Machine Learning, or Alibaba Cloud PAI. Experience integrating AI capabilities into applications or operational workflows.
Soft Skills
Strong delivery ownership and accountability. Excellent client-facing communication skills. Ability to work in complex, multi-cloud environments. Strong problem-solving mindset with a hands-on execution approach.
Experience Requirements
7+ years of experience in cloud engineering and application modernization. Proven track record delivering end-to-end modernization projects. Experience in multi-cloud environments (Azure + Alibaba Cloud preferred). Prior experience executing large-scale migration projects.
Nice To Have
Microsoft Azure, Alibaba Cloud, or Kubernetes certifications. Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd, etc.). Knowledge of Dev Sec Ops practices.
What We Expect
This is a delivery-heavy role, not just architecture or advisory. The successful candidate must remain hands-on throughout the complete project lifecycle, including:
Application Modernization Containerization Migration Post-Migration Optimization
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