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Senior Cloud Modernization & Migration Engineer (Azure → Alibaba Cloud) - UAE

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Job Title: Senior Cloud Modernization & Migration Engineer (Azure → Alibaba Cloud)

Job Location: UAE (Onsite)

Experience: 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 DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab 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 DevSecOps 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

Skills: ai/ml,.net,migration,docker,cloud,alibaba cloud,microsoft azure,java,kubernetes,cloud modernization,jenkins,azure,mircoservices,modernization,alibaba,azure devops,python,api
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