Lead System Engineer - Microsoft Azure

Job description

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 seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead System Engineer specializing in Microsoft Azure to join our dynamic team. As a key technical leader, you will drive the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud solutions, ensuring fault tolerance, high availability, scalability, and security. This role requires hands-on expertise in Azure infrastructure, DevOps practices, and automation, combined with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Azure infrastructure to ensure fault tolerance, high availability, scalability, and security

• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines with automated build and test systems

• Oversee production deployments using multiple deployment strategies

• Automate Azure infrastructure and platform deployments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools

• Automate system configurations with configuration management tools

• Implement microservices architecture concepts and best practices

• Coordinate with application development teams to align requirements, schedules, and activities

• Conduct proofs of concept (POCs) to validate the feasibility of proposed designs and technologies

• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, proactively addressing challenges with a continuous improvement mindset

• Learn and adapt quickly to new services and technologies used in the environment

Requirements

• 8 to 12 years of experience in Azure Cloud environments

• Proficiency in DevOps CI/CD tools and practices

• Strong experience in 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

• Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Docker, and Kubernetes

• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and best practices

• Experience in automating infrastructure and platform deployments with IaC tools

• Proven ability to design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available solutions on Azure

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges

• B2+ English proficiency level

We offer

• 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.)