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.ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and maintain Azure infrastructure to ensure fault tolerance, high availability, scalability, and securityDevelop and manage CI/CD pipelines with automated build and test systemsOversee production deployments using multiple deployment strategiesAutomate Azure infrastructure and platform deployments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) toolsAutomate system configurations with configuration management toolsImplement microservices architecture concepts and best practicesCoordinate with application development teams to align requirements, schedules, and activitiesConduct proofs of concept (POCs) to validate the feasibility of proposed designs and technologiesTroubleshoot and resolve system issues, proactively addressing challenges with a continuous improvement mindsetLearn and adapt quickly to new services and technologies used in the environmentRequirements8 to 12 years of experience in Azure Cloud environmentsProficiency in DevOps CI/CD tools and practicesStrong experience in Linux and Windows AdministrationExpertise in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, Shell, and Unix scriptingKnowledge of YAML scripting and ARM templatesProficiency in Terraform modules for infrastructure automationHands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Docker, and KubernetesStrong understanding of microservices architecture and best practicesExperience in automating infrastructure and platform deployments with IaC toolsProven ability to design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available solutions on AzureExcellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challengesB2+ English proficiency levelWe offer/BenefitsOpportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographiesVast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certificationsOpportunity to share your ideas on international platformsSponsored Tech Talks & HackathonsUnlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutionsPossibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projectsFocused individual developmentBenefit package:
Health benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Flexible benefits
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