Senior 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 looking for an experienced Senior System Engineer specialized in Microsoft Azure to join our innovative team.
In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining solutions on Azure with an emphasis on scalability, fault tolerance, high availability, and security. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 8 years of direct hands-on experience in Azure Cloud, along with proficiency in DevOps tools, scripting, and infrastructure automation.

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable, fault-tolerant, and secure Azure infrastructure and platforms
• Execute CI/CD pipelines with automated building and testing systems
• Oversee production deployments employing multiple deployment strategies
• Facilitate Azure infrastructure and platform deployments using IaC tools
• Automate system configurations utilizing configuration management tools
• Employ microservices concepts and best practices to facilitate application development
• Liaise requirements, schedules, and activities with development teams
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems, continuously enhancing system performance
• Undertake proof-of-concept (POC) studies to validate proposed designs and technologies
• Effectively learn and adapt to the services used in the current environment

• 5 to 8 years of Azure Cloud experience
• Hands-on experience with DevOps CI/CD tools
• Proficiency in Linux/Windows administration
• Advanced scripting capabilities in Python, Bash, Shell, or Unix
• Experience with YAML scripting and ARM templates
• Expertise in Terraform modules for infrastructure automation
• Solid understanding of containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes (including AKS)
• Knowledge of fault tolerance, high availability, and scalability in Azure environments
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and best practices
• Experience with configuration management tools
• B2+ level in English

• 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.)