Azure Systems Architect

EPAM Systems, Inc.; Poland; Hybrid; PLN 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid by design

Remote work within Poland

Relocation opportunities

English classes

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% 

Health insurance

Well-being programs

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking an Azure Systems Architect to lead the design and governance of scalable, secure cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure.

You will define enterprise-grade architectures covering infrastructure, networking, security, container platforms, DevOps, and AI integration. You will collaborate with engineering, security and product teams to establish an Azure foundation that enables cloud transformation and operational excellence, with AI-enabled capabilities across a global

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise Azure architectures.
• Strong expertise in Azure networking, identity, security and landing zones.
• Hands-on with AKS, container orchestration and microservices.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and CI/CD automation.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, GitHub/Azure DevOps and automated pipelines.
• Observability with Azure Monitor and Application Insights.
• Familiar with AI services on Azure and AI-enabled solutions.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise Azure platform architecture including landing zones.
• Design reusable cloud patterns for APIs, microservices, containerized workloads and serverless.
• Establish secure, scalable networking architectures (hub-and-spoke/topologies).
• Define IaC standards using Terraform and drive environment automation.
• Drive CI/CD and DevOps standards with security scanning and automated deployments.
• Ensure observability, compliance and cost optimization with Azure tools.
• Advise on integrating AI services such as Azure AI into applications.
• Provide architectural reviews and governance controls for projects.

Skills

Azure architecture

Networking

Security

AKS

Terraform

CI/CD

DevOps

GitHub/Azure DevOps

Observability

AI on Azure

FinOps

Tools

Azure Monitor

Application Insights

Semantic Kernel

LangChain

Terraform

Azure DevOps

Job description

We’re looking for an Azure Systems Architect to join our team and lead the design, governance and implementation of scalable, secure and AI-ready cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. In this role, you will define enterprise-grade architectures, covering infrastructure, networking, security, container platforms, DevOps practices and AI integration. You will collaborate with engineering, security and product teams to establish a robust Azure foundation that enables cloud transformation, operational excellence and the adoption of AI-enabled business capabilities.ResponsibilitiesDefine and maintain enterprise Azure platform architecture, including landing zones, subscriptions, networking, identity, governance and workload hosting standardsDesign reusable cloud patterns for APIs, microservices, containerized workloads and serverless solutionsEstablish secure, scalable networking architectures, including hub-and-spoke topologies, private connectivity and API gatewaysDefine Infrastructure as Code standards using Terraform and lead environment automation initiativesDrive CI/CD and DevOps standards, including security scanning and automated deploymentsEnsure observability, compliance and cost optimization practices using Azure-native toolsAdvise on integrating AI services such as Azure AI, Azure OpenAI and related components into application architecturesProvide architectural reviews, enforce governance controls and guide project delivery toward target-state architectureCollaborate with product, engineering and security teams to deliver solutions aligned with enterprise principlesRequirementsProven experience designing and implementing enterprise Azure architecturesStrong expertise in Azure networking, identity, security and landing zonesHands-on experience with AKS, container orchestration and microservicesSolid understanding of hybrid infrastructure, connectivity and integration patternsSkilled in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred) and CI/CD automationKnowledge of DevOps practices, GitHub/Azure DevOps and automated pipelinesExperience implementing observability solutions with Azure Monitor and Application InsightsUnderstanding of cloud security, RBAC, managed identities and compliance frameworksExposure to AI/Generative AI services on Azure and ability to design AI-enabled solutionsEffective communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional environmentsNice to haveAzure certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect Expert)Kubernetes certifications or production-level experienceFamiliarity with AI orchestration frameworks such as Semantic Kernel or LangChainExperience with platform engineering, golden paths and self-service cloud setupsKnowledge of FinOps practices and cost optimization strategiesWe offerWe gather like-minded people:Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernizationSupportive team and agile, startup-like cultureHybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within PolandChance to work abroad for up to 60 days annuallyBusiness-driven relocation opportunitiesWe provide growth opportunities:Career development programsThought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programsCertification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)English classesWe cover it all:Stable payParticipation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discountBenefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)Referral bonuses up to $2,000Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and moreCorporate, social and well-being eventsPlease, note:Benefits listed above are available to employees onlyWe are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individuallyWe will reach out to selected candidates exclusivelyEPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.