Lead DevOps Cloud Engineer

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. We are seeking a Lead DevOps Cloud Engineer to balance service reliability with delivery speed by designing automated cloud platform capabilities on Microsoft Azure. You will lead build-and-release automation, infrastructure delivery, and operational excellence while partnering with teams to improve security and resilience. Apply now. Responsibilities Design and implement Azure-based delivery pipelines that improve reliability and delivery speedBuild and deploy cloud resources using Infrastructure as Code with Azure Resource ManagerDevelop and maintain automation using Azure DevOps, Azure Pipelines, and Azure ReposOperate and monitor services using cloud-native tooling such as Azure Monitor and Log AnalyticsManage and improve incident response practices using SRE principles to reduce toil and increase automationImplement network platform operations tasks aligned with Azure networking standardsEnsure security controls and secure onboarding practices for teams using your environmentSupport internal teams with troubleshooting, onboarding, and best practices adoptionOptimize solutions with cost and security considerations throughout deliveryCreate and update clear operational documentation and product descriptions in the team wiki Requirements 5+ years DevOps and cloud engineering experience on Microsoft Azure5+ years Azure DevOps experience with automated deployments using Azure Pipelines and Azure ReposLead-level leadership skills to guide a multidisciplinary DevOps team across development and operationsStrong project ownership skills to drive delivery while balancing reliability, security, and costStrong Infrastructure as Code skills using Azure Resource Manager templates and ongoing IaC maintenanceStrong Azure networking knowledge including IP subnetting, routing, DNS, load balancing, NSGs, Azure Firewall, and ExpressRouteStrong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell and YAMLStrong operations skills using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and security monitoring toolsStrong documentation skills to create and maintain product and operational runbooksExcellent communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiencesStrong collaboration skills with a team-player mindset and constructive feedback habitsStrong continuous improvement mindset with focus on learning from incidents and raising resilienceUpper-Intermediate English (B2) proficiency Nice to have .NET API development and integration experienceAgile delivery experience in cross-functional teamsAzure databases experience across managed database services We offer International 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 LinkedIn EPAM 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.