Windows Desktop Migration Engineer. Role summary We are seeking a technology engineer with 5 to 8 years of overall experience, including at least 3 years of Windows desktop migration experience (planning, cutover, validation, and post-migration issue resolution). As a Migration Engineer, you will work daily with a pre-assigned set of users to ensure their business-critical applications function correctly on their new Azure-hosted desktop. You will troubleshoot issues end-to-end, coordinate fixes with partner teams, and communicate clearly with users across diverse roles (e.g., trading, engineering, operations, senior management). Key responsibilities • Execute user migrations following the factory playbook, tracking progress and outcomes • Validate end-user functionality on NDS.Next desktops (e.g. M365 Suite, Firmwide common applications (e.g., digital assistant tools), Business apps from an internal app store, Web applications and line-of-business tools • Perform application testing, defect reproduction, and regression checks before and after migration • Troubleshoot and resolve issues across Windows, applications, and desktop environment configuration. Issues will be routed by the helpdesk team. • Write clear user updates and technical notes; manage expectations and drive closure • Provide structured reporting on your assigned workload (status, risks, blockers) Must-have skills • Strong familiarity with Windows desktop environments and application behavior • Proficiency in cloud application connectivity and access management, including core networking concepts and operational troubleshooting • Python or Java coding proficiency for automation and diagnostics • Strong debugging and problem isolation skills (logs, configs, repro steps) • Strong application testing knowledge (test design, validation, regression mindset) • Excellent written and verbal communication, including explaining technical issues to non-technical audiences • Strong personal project management skills (follow process, manage your queue, accurate reporting) Good-to-have skills • Knowledge of AI-assisted troubleshooting or automation concepts • Prior application development experience (building, supporting, or modernizing apps) • Engagement style • High-volume, user-facing execution with clear daily outcomes • Works independently within a standardized model, escalating appropriately when needed • Comfortable partnering across engineering and operations teams
