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 seeking a highly skilled Senior System Engineer specializing in Microsoft Azure to join our dynamic team.
In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain Azure-based solutions with a strong focus on scalability, fault tolerance, high availability, and security. The ideal candidate will possess 5 to 8 years of hands-on experience in Azure Cloud, along with expertise in DevOps tools, scripting, and infrastructure automation.

• Design, deploy, and maintain scalable, fault-tolerant, and secure Azure infrastructure and platforms
• Implement automated build and test systems within CI/CD pipelines
• Manage production releases using various deployment strategies
• Execute deployments of Azure infrastructure and platforms using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
• Utilize configuration management tools to automate system settings
• Implement microservices concepts and best practices to enhance application development
• Liaise with development teams to coordinate requirements, schedules, and activities
• Solve technical problems and enhance system performance continually
• Execute proof-of-concept (POC) studies to validate proposed designs and technologies
• Rapidly adapt to and learn services prevalent in the current environment

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