Remote Lead Azure Engineer: Cloud DevOps & IaC Leader

EPAM Systems; Georgia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Lead Azure Engineer to drive Azure-based DevOps practices and architectural decisions. The role supports remote work from anywhere in Georgia, with potential collaboration across global teams.

You will lead cost-effective Azure solutions, enforce security and regulatory standards, and craft reusable code and documentation. Required 5+ years in Azure Cloud and Azure DevOps, strong IaC experience (Terraform/ARM/CloudFormation), and proficiency in containers

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Azure Cloud and Azure DevOps.
• Confidence in architecting applications around cloud PaaS services.
• Practical knowledge of DevOps implementation across the full stack (Database, Services, Code, Deployment & Monitoring) and in Azure Cloud.
• Expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code, using tools such as Terraform, ARM or CloudFormation on multi-cloud environments.
• Proficiency in containers and container orchestration using Docker, Kubernetes and Helm.
• Competence in CI/CD, including tools such as Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, TeamCity, etc.
• Experience in at least one scripting language (Bash, Python, PowerShell, etc.).
• B2 English level, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Configure, monitor and maintain cost-effective Microsoft Azure solutions
• Maintain full compliance with the client's Security, Quality, Scalability, Resiliency, and Regulatory Standards
• Write high-quality, reusable code and adhere to coding standards
• Create professional, clear and comprehensive technical support documentation, reusable assets, and guidance
• Apply the best development and DevOps practices and effectively utilize technologies
• Provide technical direction for DevOps across solution groups and third parties
• Work collaboratively across the organization

Skills

Azure Cloud

Azure DevOps

Infrastructure-as-Code

Terraform

ARM Templates

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

CI/CD

Maven/Gradle/Jenkins/TeamCity

Bash

Python

PowerShell

English Proficiency

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Jenkins

TeamCity

Maven

Gradle

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Terraform

ARM Templates

CloudFormation

Job description

EPAM Systems is seeking a Lead Azure Engineer to drive Azure-based DevOps practices and architectural decisions. The role supports remote work from anywhere in Georgia, with potential collaboration across global teams.

You will lead cost-effective Azure solutions, enforce security and regulatory standards, and craft reusable code and documentation. Required 5+ years in Azure Cloud and Azure DevOps, strong IaC experience (Terraform/ARM/CloudFormation), and proficiency in containers