IntroductionAt VM.PL, we are looking for a Microsoft Cloud Engineer to cooperate with a client from the Finance / Wealth Management sector. The project involves migrating an existing application from an on-premise environment to Microsoft Azure.The application is based on Windows / IIS / SQL Server and is a mature, business-critical solution that has been developed over many years. The migration is planned primarily using a Lift & Shift approach, with the assumption that not all components will be migrated in an unchanged form. The client is looking for a professional who can advise on the migration process, identify technical trade-offs, and support the teams in the practical implementation of the work.The project assumes a minimum engagement of 0.5 FTE, with a start ASAP, and is planned to be delivered in stages over approximately 6 months.The role is advisory and technical in nature — without taking full ownership of the system — with a strong focus on hands-on support and knowledge transfer to the development and operations teams.Key ResponsibilitiesSupporting the migration of the application from on-premise to Microsoft Azure using a Lift & Shift approachProviding technical advisory in the areas of:migration scopepotential limitations and technical trade-offsfurther architectural development after the migrationWorking with an application composed of:several IIS applications (frontend, services)supporting services based on DockerSQL Server with complex business logicEnsuring high availability, fault tolerance, and monitoringAnalyzing and optimizing system performance and scalabilityImproving application logging and monitoring mechanismsCoaching development and operations teams in working with the Azure environmentSupporting CI/CD processesRequirementsVery good understanding of Microsoft Azure cloud architectureExperience in migrating on-premise applications to Azure, particularly using a Lift & Shift approachPractical knowledge of Windows Server / IISVery good knowledge of SQL ServerExperience with:horizontal and vertical scalingload balancingclusteringKnowledge of containerization (Docker)Ability to analyze mature, long-developed applicationsAbility to advise and clearly communicate technical decisions to technical teams and stakeholdersIndependence, accountability, and a problem-solving mindsetWillingness to work hands-on, alongside conceptual activitiesWorking language: German preferred, English also possibleWe OfferRemote work with occasional visits to the client’s location (Germany)Clear communication and a flat organizational structureOpportunity to participate in English and German language coursesBenefits package during the project: private medical care (LuxMed), life insurance (Unum), Multisport cardB2B cooperation on an hourly rate, with the possibility of longer-term collaboration on this or future projects