Lead Azure Systems Engineer

Lead Azure Systems Engineer Description

Are you a seasoned expert in Azure Cloud services with a robust understanding of DevOps tools such as IAC, Containers, and CI/CD? Do you thrive in leading projects and imparting your knowledge to both colleagues and clients? If so, EPAM Netherlands offers you a magnificent opportunity to be part of our team of Cloud Engineers.

At EPAM, we're looking for a Lead Azure Systems Engineer to work collaboratively on client projects across diverse verticals including FinTech, Big Tech, Life Sciences, Media and Entertainment, among others. This role invites you to contribute significantly to our projects while continually enhancing your expertise through our comprehensive learning ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a proactive mindset and a strong desire to learn and explore new technologies, including GenAI, LLM and Copilots
• Lead the implementation and management of Azure cloud services with a focus on Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Develop and maintain continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub or GitLab
• Write and maintain high-quality, reusable code and manage configurations through scripting languages such as Python, Bash or PowerShell
• Configure, monitor and maintain cost-effective, scalable and resilient Microsoft Azure solutions
• Ensure compliance with client security, quality, scalability, resiliency and regulatory standards
• Create clear, comprehensive technical support documentation, reusable assets and guidance materials
• Provide technical direction for DevOps initiatives across different solution groups and third-party vendors
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and resolve issues

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Azure Cloud and Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitLab or similar tools
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Expertise in tools like Terraform, ARM Templates, Pulumi or Bicep for managing cloud infrastructure
• Scripting Skills: Proficiency in scripting languages, preferably Python, Bash or PowerShell, to automate tasks and manage configurations
• DevOps Full Stack: Practical knowledge of DevOps practices across the full stack (database, services, code, deployment and monitoring) within Azure Cloud
• Experience with container technologies and orchestration tools, including Docker, Kubernetes and Helm
• Proven experience in using CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub or GitLab
• Strong ability to work with developers, architects and project managers to identify and resolve bottlenecks, improve application performance and ensure smooth deployments
• Fluent English communication skills at a C1 level

Nice to have

• Having regular developer's experience
• Understanding of Cloud best practices established in the marked, such as Cloud Adoption Framework and Well Architected Framework
• Ability to identify opportunities, propose and implement changes of improvement in current process

We offer

• 26 paid holiday days
• Pension plan scheme
• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Commuting to work - costs reimbursement
• Laptop + corporate simcard + corporate mobile device (subject to certain eligibility requirements)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Corporate Programs including Employee Referral Program with rewards
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, over 22,000 courses on LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more
• *All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements