Lead Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer

EPAM Systems; Colombia; Remote; COP 120,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

LinkedIn Learning access

Global career opportunities

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc is seeking a Lead Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer to design, automate, and secure cloud-native delivery on Azure using Kubernetes and containers. You will drive C I/CD best practices, GitOps, and infrastructure automation within an Agile team to enable reliable releases and scalable platforms.

You will architect Azure-based components, manage AKS clusters, implement IaC, and ensure secure container builds with industry-standard tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure services across compute, storage, networking, and databases.
• 1+ years of leadership experience guiding CI/CD and infrastructure automation practices.
• Strong hands-on experience deploying and managing applications on Azure.

Responsibilities

• Architect Azure-based platform components across compute, storage, networking, and databases.
• Lead CI/CD implementation in Azure DevOps and promote reliable release practices.
• Build and operate AKS clusters, including scaling, upgrades, and workload reliability.
• Configure Kubernetes networking, security, and storage to meet platform standards.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform or ARM templates.
• Implement Helm charts and standards for Kubernetes application deployments.
• Harden container builds by optimizing and securing Docker images and workflows.
• Establish GitOps workflows and continuous deployment using Argo CD.
• Automate operational tasks using Bash and/or Python scripting.
• Set up monitoring and visualization with Grafana and actionable dashboards.
• Integrate container scanning tools such as SonarQube, Mend, Snyk, or Trivy into pipelines.

Skills

Azure

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

ARM templates

Helm

GitOps

Argo CD

Python

Bash

Grafana

Snyk

Trivy

SonarQube

Tools

AKS

Job description

We are looking for a Lead Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer to design, automate, and secure cloud-native delivery on Azure using Kubernetes and containerization. You will guide best practices for CI/CD, GitOps, and infrastructure automation while collaborating in an Agile setup. Apply to help drive reliable releases and scalable platforms!ResponsibilitiesArchitect Azure-based platform components across compute, storage, networking, and databasesLead CI/CD implementation in Azure DevOps and promote reliable release practicesBuild and operate AKS clusters, including scaling, upgrades, and workload reliabilityConfigure Kubernetes networking, security, and storage to meet platform standardsDevelop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform or ARM templatesImplement Helm charts and standards for Kubernetes application deploymentsHarden container builds by optimizing and securing Docker images and workflowsEstablish GitOps workflows and continuous deployment using Argo CDAutomate operational tasks using Bash and/or Python scriptingSet up monitoring and visualization with Grafana and actionable dashboardsIntegrate container scanning tools such as SonarQube, Mend, Snyk, or Trivy into pipelinesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and share technical guidanceRequirements5+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure services across compute, storage, networking, and databases1+ years of leadership experience guiding CI/CD and infrastructure automation practicesStrong hands-on experience deploying and managing applications on AzureProject ownership skills driving delivery in an Agile environmentStrong Kubernetes and AKS skills for deploying, scaling, and operating clustersKnowledge of Docker for building, optimizing, and securing container imagesSkills in infrastructure as code with Terraform or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templatesFamiliarity with Helm for packaging and managing Kubernetes applicationsSolid cloud security practices and knowledge of logging solutionsStrong analytical skills with a focus on optimization and automationStrong communication and collaboration skills across technical stakeholdersExcellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level)Nice to haveExpertise in Argo CD for GitOps-based continuous deploymentProficiency in GitOps for versioned infrastructure and deployment managementBash scripting skills for automation and toolingPython scripting skills for automation and integration tasksExperience with Grafana for metrics visualization and alerting enablementWe offerInternational projects with top brandsWork with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peersHealthcare benefitsEmployee financial programsPaid time off and sick leaveUpskilling, reskilling and certification coursesUnlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ coursesGlobal career opportunitiesVolunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee GroupsAward-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedInEPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.