Lead System Engineer - Microsoft Azure

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
We are searching for a proficient and accomplished Lead System Engineer with a specialization in Microsoft Azure to be part of our energetic team.
With your leadership in technology, you will spearhead the design, implementation, and enhancement of cloud solutions that are fault-tolerant, highly available, scalable, and secure. This position requires practical experience in Azure infrastructure, DevOps methodologies, and automation, as well as a dedication to innovation and consistent improvement.

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Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Azure infrastructure to guarantee fault tolerance, high availability, scalability, and security
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines with automated build and testing frameworks
• Oversee production deployments using various deployment strategies
• Employ Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools to automate Azure infrastructure and platform deployments
• Utilize configuration management tools to automate system configurations
• Apply microservices architecture concepts and best practices
• Coordinate with application development teams to synchronize requirements, schedules, and activities
• Conduct proofs of concept (POCs) to ascertain the practicability of proposed designs and technologies
• Identify and resolve system issues with a proactive stance, focusing on continuous improvement
• Quickly learn and adapt to new services and technologies in the environment

• 8 to 12 years of experience in Azure Cloud environments
• Proficiency in DevOps CI/CD tools and methodologies
• Strong experience in both Linux and Windows Administration
• Expertise in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, Shell, and Unix scripting
• Knowledge of YAML scripting and ARM templates
• Proficiency in Terraform modules for infrastructure automation
• Practical experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Docker, and Kubernetes
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and best practices
• Experience in automating infrastructure and platform deployments using IaC tools
• Proven ability to devise and implement scalable, secure, and highly available solutions on Azure
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to tackle challenges
• B2+ English proficiency level

• Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
• Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
• Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
• Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
• Focused individual development
• Benefit package:
  • Health benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible benefits
• Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)