Lead DevOps Engineer (Azure)

Lead · Remote · Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan

Skills

• Microsoft Azure
• Azure API Management
• Azure DevOps
• Azure Functions
• CI/CD
• Microsoft SQL Server
• .NET
• .NET Framework
• ASP.NET
• Anthropic Claude Code
• Kubernetes
• Terraform

About the Position

We are seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to help build reliable, scalable, and rapid-delivery solutions. In this role, you will collaborate closely with team members and stakeholders, ensuring open communication, high-quality results, and continuous improvement in our cloud and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage scalable Azure infrastructure optimized for AI/ML workloads
• Deploy and maintain Azure AI technologies (OpenAI, AI Search, AI Foundry, APIM) for R&D and production
• Automate application deployment and scaling using Kubernetes
• Collaborate across development and QA teams to build robust CI/CD pipelines for rapid prototyping
• Implement security, compliance, and cost-management best practices
• Troubleshooting
• Stay ahead of the curve on new cloud, AI, and DevOps advancements

Requirements

• Azure Stack: At least 2 years of building secure, well-architected cloud environments
• AI Infrastructure: Experience with modern Azure AI tooling (AI Search, OpenAI, AI Foundry, AIM, AI Hub)
• Containers: Solid hands-on experience with Kubernetes orchestration
• Observability & Automation: Familiarity with Seq for monitoring, alongside a strong grasp of modern CI/CD with Azure DevOps practices
• Experience in Azure infrastructure operations with Azure Monitor and other tools

We Offer

• Enjoyable working environment: Whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
• Opportunity to work abroad: For up to two months per year
• Relocation opportunities: Within our offices in 55+ countries
• Corporate and social events
• We invest in your growth: Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs, Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS, Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database, Free English classes with certified teachers
• We cover it all: Comprehensive medical & family care package, Trust days per year for personal needs, Discounts for fitness clubs, Benefits package (hotels, restaurants, stores and services)

About the Company

We connect like-minded people: Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact.