Senior Associate - Azure / Cloud Services

Role Summary

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Senior Associate to support our cloud migration and modernization projects.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in developing . NET applications, a solid understanding of Azure cloud services, and a foundational knowledge of DevOps practices.

This role is crucial for assisting in the migration of applications to Azure and contributing to the design and implementation of cloud-native Responsibilities :

Cloud Migration & Modernization : Support cloud migration and modernization projects by conducting application discovery, performing technical assessments, and executing hands-on migration of .NET workloads to Azure.

Application Development : Develop and maintain .

NET Core / C# applications, microservices, and APIs, ensuring they align with Azure cloud-native architectures (e.g , App Services, Azure Functions).

Infrastructure & Automation : Assist in environment provisioning and infrastructure setup using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform.

Collaboration & Implementation : Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement Azure-based solutions, contributing to solution design, documentation, and deployment activities.

DevOps Support : Implement CI / CD pipelines and automation using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.

Assist in containerizing workloads with Docker and deploying them to AKS where applicable.

Assessment : Participate in discovery and cloud readiness assessments, identifying technical gaps, risks, and dependencies during pre-migration Skills :

Development Expertise : Proficient in .NET Core / C# development, including experience with Web APIs, Entity Framework, and MVC patterns.

Azure Services : Hands-on experience with core Microsoft Azure services, such as Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Key Vault, Blob Storage, and Azure Monitor.

Cloud Migration : Exposure to migration processes, including discovery, assessment, and re-platforming from on-prem or IaaS to PaaS.

DevOps : Basic experience with DevOps tools and practices, including Azure DevOps, Git, pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes (AKS preferred).

Cloud Fundamentals : A foundational understanding of cloud fundamentals, security practices, and cost optimization strategies in Azure.

Technical Skills :

• Proficient in .NET Core / C#, Azure services (App Services, Functions, SQL), basic DevOps (CI / CD, Docker), cloud migration support, and Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform).

Education : A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Experience : A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in a similar role

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