DevOps Engineer – Cloud Migration (Lift & Shift)
Build technologies that matter
This is us
At Avenga, we believe that human creativity empowers technology that matters. Operating globally, our 6000+ specialists provide a full spectrum of services, including business and tech advisory, enterprise solutions, CX, UX and Ul design, managed services, product development, and software development.
This is the job
We are accelerating our cloud transformation strategy by scaling up our delivery capacity to run multiple migration streams in parallel. We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to join the team responsible for migrating core business applications to Microsoft Azure. Your focus will be on rehosting existing workloads with high reliability and minimal disruption, while establishing the architectural foundation for future cloud optimization.
This is you
Solid experience with Windows Server and Linux administration, GIT, and networking fundamentals (DNS, TCP/IP, firewalls, VPN)
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure IaaS – Azure VMs, VNets, NSGs, storage, and hybrid connectivity (VPN / ExpressRoute)
Practical experience with cloud migration / lift-and-shift tooling such as Azure Migrate and Azure Site Recovery
Experience administering .NET (and ideally legacy Windows-based) business applications
Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server (backup/restore, migration, basic tuning) and SQL
Experience with Proxy / Load Balancer, IIS, Nginx, or Apache and reverse-proxy configuration
Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitLab, or similar
Infrastructure-as-Code with Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
Scripting in PowerShell, Bash, or Python
Familiarity with monitoring and logging (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics)
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and a proactive, independent, detail-oriented work style
Fluent in Czech or Slovak; good command of English for technical documentation and communication
This is your role
Plan and execute the lift-and-shift migration of applications from on-premises to Microsoft Azure, minimizing downtime and risk.
Assess existing workloads, dependencies, and networking, and design the target Azure landing zone (VMs, networking, storage, connectivity).
Automate provisioning and configuration with Infrastructure-as-Code and build repeatable migration runbooks.
Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines for deployment and post-migration release management.
Administer Windows and Linux servers, SQL Server databases, web/proxy layers, and ensure stability, security, and performance.
Configure monitoring, backup, and disaster-recovery for the migrated workloads and conduct post-migration validation and capacity planning.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex production and cut-over issues in close cooperation with development and client support teams.
What awaits you at Avenga?
Pleasant working environment and stable background in one of the largest software development companies in the world
Space to work independently and creatively with the possibility to implement your own ideas and opportunities to learn new things and approaches
You have the opportunity to influence your direction in the company
High quality hardware and software, access to the latest technologies and specific projects
Opportunities to improve your language skills, we are a major global player
At Avenga, you'll get quality support in your development thanks to a wide range of internal and external training courses, so you can push the boundaries of your competences
We offer you benefits such as life insurance and pension contribution, EN/DE/ES lessons, MultiSport card, sick days, meal allowance, lots of company events, offices in Prague Palmovka or Brno Vlněna with quality amenities for lovers of sport, food and coffee, hybrid remote work after mutual agreement, and more
At Avenga, everyone matters. We provide equal opportunities in recruitment, career development, and leadership, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic. We are committed to fostering a work environment where our diverse community of employees, candidates, and business partners actively shapes our growth. By bringing together people from different backgrounds and experiences, we build a workplace where everyone feels free to be themselves while honoring the boundaries of others.
- Locations
- Prague, Brno, Ostrava
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Technology
- DevOps
- Seniority
- Senior-level
Your way in starts here
APPLICATION
Send us your application, we are ready to hear your story and explore how we can grow together.
REVIEW
Our team carefully reviews every application with curiosity and care. If your profile isn’t the right fit today, we will keep it in mind for future opportunities that match your skills and ambitions.
TALENT ACQUISITION INTERVIEW
You will meet our Talent team to talk about your goals and learn more about who we are, what we offer, and how we support our people.
TECHNICAL INTERVIEW
Our tech interview is all about diving deeper into your expertise and understanding your strengths, how you solve problems, and how you think – no trick questions, just a meaningful conversation.
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW
For some roles, especially when our clients are closely involved, you might also have a conversation with them – it’s a chance for everyone to align and get to know each other better.
JOB OFFER
If we both feel it’s the right match, we will send you an offer to join us. And even if it’s not the time just yet, you’ll always hear back from us.
WELCOME!
Your new team is excited to meet you, support you, and build something great together. Let’s make your first day the start of a journey that shapes a career that matters.