- Lead Azure-based cloud transformation initiatives, overseeing the discovery, assessment, planning, and execution phases of migrating .NET applications and workloads to the cloud.

- Architect and deliver scalable, secure, and resilient solutions using the Microsoft Azure platform, with a strong foundation in C#/.NET Core, microservices, and cloud-native design patterns.

- Manage and mentor a team of developers and cloud engineers, ensuring high-quality delivery, enforcing best practices in coding, testing, DevOps, and cloud operations.

- Conduct application discovery and cloud readiness assessments, identifying dependencies, migration blockers, and modernization opportunities (e.g., containerization, PaaS adoption).

- Drive cloud platform automation and infrastructure setup, leveraging Azure services like App Services, AKS, Functions, Key Vault, ACR, and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Bicep or Terraform.

- Engage with business and technical stakeholders to align cloud strategies with organizational goals and ensure timely, secure, and cost-effective delivery of cloud solutions.

Must Have Skills :

- Strong development expertise in .NET technologies, including C#, ASP.NET Core, Web APIs, Entity Framework, and microservices.

- Extensive hands-on experience with Azure services, such as Azure App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, Key Vault, Storage, Azure SQL, and Azure DevOps.

- Cloud migration experience, including tools and processes for discovery, readiness assessment, rehosting, re-platforming, and modernization.

- Proficiency in DevOps practices : CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions, containerization with Docker, and orchestration with Kubernetes.

- Team leadership and project management experience, with the ability to guide engineering teams, manage timelines, and communicate effectively with business and IT leaders.

- Strong understanding of cloud security, governance, and cost management in enterprise-scale Azure environments.