Senior DevOps Engineer with Azure

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior DevOps Engineer with Azure to join our team. In this role, you will manage and optimize Azure cloud environments, ensuring the high availability, scalability, and security of our applications. You will collaborate closely with development teams to streamline deployment processes and enhance infrastructure through automation.

Responsibilities

• Work extensively with container automation tooling, including Kubernetes and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Provide Tier 2 support for diverse compute platforms and their containerized solutions
• Architect, deploy, and maintain a secure and scalable Azure-based compute platform
• Advocate for Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) methodologies by implementing effective monitoring and defining SLOs and SLAs
• Identify and act on opportunities to streamline and optimize existing Azure systems using automation tools
• Collaborate across teams to conduct post-mortem analyses on service disruptions or degradations
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication to support technical teams and stakeholders
• Design and build automation suites to simplify operational support in Azure environments
• Work with CNCF tools like ArgoCD, Crossplane, and Kyverno tailored for Azure environments
• Participate in the on-call rotation to provide support for production services built on Azure

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant experience in DevOps or a similar role
• Hands-on experience with containerized applications and automation tools like AKS or Kubernetes
• Solid knowledge and expertise in Azure cloud architecture and services
• Strong understanding of observability fundamentals (logging, metrics, tracing) within cloud environments
• Excellent organizational and technical skills essential for providing exceptional support
• Ability to learn quickly, master existing Azure systems, and identify opportunities for improvement
• A creative mindset and strong problem-solving skills with a "test-and-learn" approach to challenges
• Proficiency in Helm, scripting with any programming language, Terraform/Terragrunt, and networking knowledge, including Azure Service Mesh (Istio)
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken) at a minimum B2 level

Nice to have

• Experience with observability tools like Datadog or Prometheus
• Familiarity with GitHub Actions for CI/CD processes
• Knowledge of tools such as Kyverno, OPA, or GateKeeper for Azure policy enforcement
• Understanding of SRE principles and practices
• Experience with deployment and management tools like ArgoCD

• Dynamic, entrepreneurial corporate environment
• Diverse multicultural, multi-functional, and multilingual work environment
• Opportunities for personal and career growth in a progressive industry
• Global scope, international projects
• Widespread training and development opportunities
• Access to LinkedIn Learning solutions
• Competitive salary and various benefits
• Advanced wellbeing and CSR programs, recreation area

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.