Microsoft-oriented Application Engineer

Overview At Amaris Consulting, we are looking for a Microsoft-oriented Application Engineer to take full technical ownership of MARS, our business-critical transactional application based on Cegid. This is not a generic DevOps or Linux infrastructure role; we need someone who thrives at the intersection of application management, database expertise and cloud migration on a Microsoft stack. In this role you will ensure high availability, performance and resilience of the platform while leading its transition and optimization to Azure Cloud using DevOps automation. Responsibilities - Run & Operations - Application Ownership - Administer and operate the MARS application running on Microsoft IIS. - Ensure 24/7 availability, performance and stability of the platform. - Manage and optimize Microsoft SQL Server databases: performance tuning, indexing, query optimization, high availability and clustering (AlwaysOn, failover, etc.). - Handle incidents end-to-end: troubleshooting across IIS, SQL Server, OS and network layers; root cause analysis and permanent fixes. - Projects & Evolution - Cloud & DevOps - Design and execute the migration/optimization of MARS to Azure: setup of Azure services (IaaS/PaaS, networking, storage, monitoring), definition of resilience and disaster recovery strategy. - Implement DevOps practices for the MARS ecosystem: CI/CD pipelines for application and database changes (Azure DevOps, GitLab, etc.); infrastructure as code (ARM/Bicep/Terraform); automated deployment, rollback and configuration management. - Coordinate with Cegid and internal stakeholders for upgrades, patches and new releases. - Collaboration & Governance - Work closely with internal IT and infrastructure teams. - Act as technical point of contact for MARS toward business, infra and vendor teams. - Maintain clear documentation: architecture diagrams, runbooks, operational procedures. Your profile Core Technical Skills (must-have) - Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft IIS (hosting, SSL, authentication, load balancing, troubleshooting). - Solid expertise in Microsoft SQL Server: advanced SQL, stored procedures, performance tuning, AlwaysOn / failover clusters. - Good knowledge of Azure with real production experience (not only training): networking, security, monitoring, cost management. - Strong understanding of Web Services (REST/SOAP) and integration patterns. - Experience with DevOps automation: CI/CD tools, scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python). Application / ERP Orientation - Experience managing business-critical transactional applications (ERP, core banking, billing, retail). - Experience with Cegid or similar ERP/financial/retail solutions is a strong plus. - Comfortable working at the intersection of application, database and infrastructure. Soft Skills - Strong ownership and accountability mindset. - Clear communication with non-technical stakeholders (business, finance, operations). - Proactive, structured and able to challenge and improve existing setups. - Good level of English (written and spoken). Why Amaris Consulting? - Join a global consulting firm present in 60+ countries with 1,000+ clients. - Work on a high-impact, business-critical project with real ownership. - Evolve in a multicultural, fast-growing environment. - Hybrid working model with flexibility. - Strong career development opportunities. Amaris Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of gender, age, origin, disability or any other protected characteristic.