Tech Lead
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to drive the technical design and execution of a cloud migration project from Alibaba Cloud to Microsoft Azure. This role requires strong hands-on expertise in Java, deep knowledge of Azure services, and solid understanding of cloud infrastructure and architecture.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead technical architecture and design for cloud migration initiatives
- Drive migration of applications and systems from Alibaba Cloud to Azure
- Provide hands-on technical leadership for Java-based applications
- Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and DevOps teams on cloud setup and readiness
- Assess existing systems and define migration approach (rehost, refactor, replatform where applicable)
- Ensure cloud solutions meet performance, security, scalability, and availability requirements
- Review code, enforce best practices, and mentor development team members
- Identify technical risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong experience as a Technical Lead / Senior Software Engineer
- Solid hands-on expertise in Java (Spring / Spring Boot preferred)
- Strong experience with Microsoft Azure, including:
- Compute, networking, storage
- High availability, scalability, and monitoring
- Good understanding of cloud infrastructure and architecture principles
- Experience working on cloud migration or system modernization projects
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated deployments
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills
Nice to Have
- Prior experience with Alibaba Cloud
- Containerization experience (Docker, Kubernetes / AKS)
- Experience working in Agile delivery environments