Azure Migration Lead

Job Summary

• We are looking for an experienced Azure Migration Lead to drive large-scale on-premises to Azure cloud migration projects. This role requires technical leadership, hands-on expertise with Azure tools and infrastructure, and coordination across multiple teams. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Azure IaaS, networking, Infrastructure as Code, and CI/CD pipeline integration, with proven experience in migration planning and execution.

• Key Responsibilities

• Lead Lift & Shift and clean deployment migrations using Azure Migrate.

• Conduct application intake, discovery, and dependency analysis to plan migrations effectively.

• Design and implement detailed migration runbooks, playbooks, and cutover plans.

• Provision and manage Azure infrastructure using Terraform and Azure DevOps.

• Troubleshoot migration and infrastructure issues to ensure smooth transitions.

• Monitor migration status, manage risks, and coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Work extensively with Azure components including Entra ID (Azure AD), Virtual Machines (VMs), Virtual Networks (VNets), Network Security Groups (NSGs), firewalls, and monitoring tools.

• Required Skills and Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Azure Migrate including setup, configuration, and troubleshooting.

• Strong knowledge of Azure IaaS services and networking concepts.

• Experience in migrating VMware workloads and Windows Server environments to Azure.

• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) for Azure provisioning.

• Skilled in CI/CD pipeline integration using Azure DevOps, GitHub, or GitLab.

• Demonstrated customer-facing experience with excellent communication and documentation skills related to migration projects.

• Familiarity with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) deployments and management.

• Nice to Have

• Exposure to AWS migration projects and cloud environments.

• Relevant Azure certifications such as Azure Administrator or Azure Solutions Architect.

Location: Hyderabad/ Bangalore/ Coimbatore/ Pune