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 a highly proficient Senior System Engineer specializing in Microsoft Azure to strengthen our innovative team.
In this position, you will design, implement, and optimize Azure-based solutions with an emphasis on scalability, fault tolerance, high availability, and security. The ideal candidate should possess 5 to 8 years of direct experience in Azure Cloud, along with qualifications in DevOps tools, scripting, and infrastructure automation.

• Plan scalable, fault-tolerant, and secure Azure infrastructure and platforms
• Deploy CI/CD pipelines with automated building and testing systems
• Manage production deployments utilizing diverse deployment strategies
• Optimize Azure infrastructure and platform deployments with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
• Configure system settings using configuration management solutions
• Apply microservices principles and recommended practices to advance application development
• Collaborate on requirements, schedules, and deliverables with development teams
• Resolve technical challenges while enhancing system efficiency and reliability
• Perform proof-of-concept (POC) studies to assess designs and technologies
• Adapt swiftly to services present in the current ecosystem

• Background in Azure Cloud spanning 5 to 8 years
• Expertise in DevOps CI/CD tools
• Proficiency in Linux/Windows administration
• Competency in advanced scripting with Python, Bash, Shell, or Unix
• Understanding of YAML scripting and ARM templates
• Qualifications in Terraform modules for infrastructure automation
• Knowledge of containerization tools including Docker and Kubernetes (AKS)
• Background in fault tolerance, high availability, and scalability within Azure environments
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and industry standards
• Skills in configuration management systems
• B2+ level English proficiency

• 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.)