Azure Cloud and Database Admin

About Contour

Contour Software

has grown from a dozen people to over 2,000 staff across 3 cities, in less than 14 years.

As a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., we are proud to be part of a global enterprise software conglomerate that has grown to become one of the top 10 software companies in the world, with employees and customers in 100+ countries. With a broad-based and ever-growing portfolio of market-leading, vertical-market enterprise solutions covering more than 100 industry domains in predominantly mature markets, CSI's recipe creates the perfect environment for professionals to build fulfilling, long-term careers.

What started as an R&D & Accounting back-office, has progressed into a full-service Global Centre serving all functions and departments, at the divisional as well as operating group/corporate level. Today Contour employees, located in Karachi, Lahore & Islamabad, are serving CSI divisions located in time zones spanning the globe, from Sydney to Vancouver. With the global growth of Constellation as the wind in our sails, we are only just getting started!

The Position

We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Systems & Database Administrator to lead the lift and shift of customer’s on-premises and mixed cloud environments into Microsoft Azure. This includes migration of customer databases. This role will play a key part in defining migration strategies, executing pilot migrations for selected customers, and establishing a repeatable, scalable migration framework for future customers.

The successful candidate will work closely with internal engineering teams, legacy desktop application teams, modern Azure-based web application teams, and external third-party consultants to ensure secure, reliable, and well-architected database migrations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead overall infrastructure migrations to Azure

Design and execute database migration strategies from on-premises and hybrid environments to Azure

Evaluate and recommend Azure database services (Azure SQL, SQL Managed Instance, Azure Database for MySQL/PostgreSQL, etc.)

Work with third-party consultants to assess migration approaches and best practices

Ensure migrated databases support both:

Existing legacy desktop applications

New Azure-hosted web applications

Design secure, scalable Azure database architectures

Ensure high availability, performance, backup, and disaster recovery

Support hybrid connectivity between on-prem systems and Azure where required

Ensure data integrity, minimal downtime, and smooth cutover strategies

Define a standardized, repeatable migration process for future customers

Create migration runbooks, documentation, and technical guidelines

Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies for migrations

Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and support teams to operationalize migrations

Apply Azure security best practices (networking, identity, encryption, access control)

Ensure compliance with customer and organizational data protection requirements

Monitor and optimize database performance and cost post-migration

Required Skills & Experience

Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure

Proven experience migrating databases from on-premises or hybrid environments to Azure

Solid understanding of relational database platforms (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)

Experience supporting legacy applications alongside modern cloud-based applications

Knowledge of Azure networking, identity (Entra ID/Azure AD), and security concepts

Familiarity with migration tools such as:

Azure Database Migration Service

Azure Data Sync

Backup/restore and replication-based approaches

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Ability to work with cross-functional teams and external vendors

Nice to Have

Azure certifications (Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, etc.)

Experience defining cloud standards and operating models

Exposure to DevOps/IaC (ARM, Bicep, Terraform)

Experience in SaaS or multi-tenant environments

Cost optimization and performance tuning experience in Azure

Exciting Benefits we offer:

Market-leading Salary
Medical Coverage – Self & Dependents
Parents Medical Coverage
Provident Fund
Employee Performance-based bonuses
Home Internet Subsidy
Conveyance Allowance
Profit Sharing Plan [Tenured Employees Only]
Life Benefit
Child Care Facility
Company Provided Lunch/Dinner
Professional Development Budget
Recreational area for in-house games
Sporadic On-shore training opportunities
Friendly work environment
Leave Encashment

Disclaimer: At Contour, we attribute our success to the unique contributions of our diverse staff. We’re committed to fostering a culture of respect that thrives on the varied perspectives and experiences of all individuals we recruit, employ, promote, and compensate. Since day one, we’ve adhered to a policy that champions a work environment honoring the worth and dignity of each person while being free from all forms of employment discrimination.

In our continuous effort to promote inclusivity, we extend our commitment to individuals with special needs by providing reasonable accommodations. We actively encourage qualified individuals with special needs to apply for the various openings within our company. Should you require assistance in completing the application process or have any inquiries regarding special facilities, please do not hesitate to contact our HR team. Your unique talents and abilities are welcomed and valued here.

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