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 Responsibilities Supporting the migration of the application from on-premise to Microsoft Azure using a Lift & Shift approach Providing technical advisory in the areas of: migration scope potential limitations and technical trade-offs further architectural development after the migration Working with an application composed of: several IIS applications (frontend, services) supporting services based on Docker SQL Server with complex business logic Ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and monitoring Analyzing and optimizing system performance and scalability Improving application logging and monitoring mechanisms Coaching development and operations teams in working with the Azure environment Supporting CI/CD processes Requirements Very good understanding of Microsoft Azure cloud architecture Experience in migrating on-premise applications to Azure, particularly using a Lift & Shift approach Practical knowledge of Windows Server / IIS Very good knowledge of SQL Server Experience with: horizontal and vertical scaling load balancing clustering Knowledge of containerization (Docker) Ability to analyze mature, long-developed applications Ability to advise and clearly communicate technical decisions to technical teams and stakeholders Independence, accountability, and a problem-solving mindset Willingness to work hands-on, alongside conceptual activities Working language: German preferred, English also possible We Offer Remote work with occasional visits to the client’s location (Germany) Clear communication and a flat organizational structure Opportunity to participate in English and German language courses Benefits package during the project: private medical care (LuxMed), life insurance (Unum), Multisport card B2B cooperation on an hourly rate, with the possibility of longer-term collaboration on this or future projects