Backend Software Engineer (Azure Migration - Python)

Company: Service based IT (on-roll, full time)

Job Location/ Mode: Noida (WFO)

NP: Immediate only

Interview Mode: Virtual+F2F or Virtual only

Job Responsibilities:

We are looking for a contract Backend Software Engineer with strong Azure infrastructure and migration experience to help optimize and migrate existing Azure VMbased backend services. The goal is to move workloads to cost-efficient VM configurations and/or Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) where applicable. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role with clear short-term deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess existing backend services running on Azure Virtual Machines
• Identify and execute VM right-sizing and cost optimization
• Identify and execute migration of suitable services to Kubernetes (AKS)
• Containerize Python-based backend services using Docker
• Design and execute migration plans with minimal downtime
• Set up AKS clusters, deployments, and basic CI/CD pipelines
• Configure monitoring, logging, and alerting
• Document architecture, migration steps, and operational handover

Required Skills:

• 4+ years of backend engineering experience
• Strong proficiency in Python (preferred)
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure
• Azure VMs, Networking, Storage
• IAM / RBAC
• Proven experience with Azure VM optimization or migrations
• Solid experience with Docker and Kubernetes (AKS preferred)
• Good Linux and scripting knowledge
• Ability to work independently and deliver within tight timelines

Preferred (Bonus) Skills:

+ Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM)

+ Azure cost optimization experience

+ Microservices architecture exposure

+ Monitoring tools: Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana