Senior Cloud Platform Engineer (Azure)

EPAM Systems; España; On-site; PHP 3,581,662 - 5,014,326; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer with a strong DevOps background to enable software development teams in financial services to migrate to the cloud.

In this role, you will support Agile Release Trains, lead migration efforts, and ensure adherence to compliance standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in application development, CI/CD pipelines, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This position is hybrid, located in Madrid's city center.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in application development (Java, .NET, Python or similar).
• Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines and migrating between toolchains.
• Proven ability to work in agile environments and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Agile Release Trains and product teams in onboarding to the internal DevOps platform.
• Drive re-platforming and migration of applications to cloud infrastructure.
• Lead migration of CI/CD pipelines from Bitbucket or Jenkins to GitLab.

Skills

Software engineering experience

CI/CD pipeline management

DevOps principles understanding

Microsoft Azure services

Container orchestration tools

Agile environment experience

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Tools

GitLab

Docker

Kubernetes

Bitbucket

Jenkins

Job description

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a strong background in DevOps experience and an interest in financial services? Join as a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer and play a key role in enabling software development teams to migrate to the cloud and adopt DevOps best practices. Support multiple Agile Release Trains and product teams in onboarding to the internal DevOps platform and curated Azure services, accelerating cloud adoption and modern delivery. This is a hybrid role based in Madrid's city center, ideal for those eager to thrive in a dynamic environment and make a significant impact in private banking technology. Join EPAM and contribute to shaping the future of financial services in Spain!

Responsibilities

• Support Agile Release Trains and product teams in onboarding to the internal DevOps platform and Azure services.
• Drive re-platforming and migration of applications to cloud infrastructure, ensuring compliance and secure-by-design principles.
• Lead migration of CI/CD pipelines from Bitbucket or Jenkins to GitLab, aligning with platform standards.
• Collaborate with development teams to educate and enable DevOps practices, CI/CD automation and cloud-native development.
• Contribute to improving developer experience by creating templates, documentation and training materials.
• Ensure adherence to enterprise standards and compliance controls during migrations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to platform adoption and cloud migration.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and support cross-team collaboration.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to simplify complex topics and guide teams through change.
• Deliver high-quality solutions aligned with organizational guidelines and standards.

Requirements

• Software engineering background with at least 5 years of hands‑on experience in application development (Java, .NET, Python or similar).
• Practical experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and migrating between toolchains (Bitbucket or Jenkins to GitLab).
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles, Git workflows and modern delivery practices.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure services and Infrastructure‑as‑Code.
• Experience deploying containerized workloads and using orchestration tools such as Nexus, Helm, Docker or Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with air‑gapped or restricted enterprise environments and internal registries.
• Cloud certifications such as Azure DevOps Engineer Expert are a strong advantage.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills for guiding teams through change.
• Proactive, pragmatic and solution‑oriented mindset with strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience working in agile environments and collaborating across multiple teams.