Senior Cloud (Azure) Engineer

Remote · Ukraine

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Senior Cloud (Azure) Engineer with strong CI/CD, AI automation, and Agentic AI expertise. In this role, you will lead the replatforming from OpenShift to Kubernetes and migrate CI/CD pipelines from Jenkins to Azure DevOps using AI Agents, GitHub Copilot, and Agentic AI frameworks, while ensuring efficient token usage, LLM/API cost optimization, scalable AI workflows, and intelligent automation for pipeline migration, remediation, validation, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Replatform infrastructure setup from OpenShift to Kubernetes
• Migrate CI/CD pipelines from Jenkins to Azure DevOps
• Leverage AI Agents, GitHub Copilot, and Agentic AI frameworks to drive automation
• Ensure efficient token usage and LLM/API cost optimization across AI-driven workflows
• Design and implement scalable AI workflows for pipeline migration and operations
• Build intelligent automation for remediation, validation, and ongoing operational tasks
• Develop and maintain Python-based automation scripts to support DevOps activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth adoption of AI-assisted development practices

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering with a strong CI/CD background
• Expertise in Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline design and implementation
• Proficiency in GitHub Copilot and AI-assisted development practices
• Skills in Python automation and scripting
• Background in AI Agents and Agentic AI frameworks
• Competency in token optimization and AI/LLM cost optimization
• Capability to design efficient LLM prompts, workflows, and model usage
• Familiarity with Git, YAML, and Bash/PowerShell
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level)

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of Jenkins or other CI/CD tools
• Understanding of Azure Cloud and IaC with Terraform
• Skills in GenAI, LLMs, and RAG
• Familiarity with LangChain, LangGraph, and Semantic Kernel
• Flexibility to use AutoGen, CrewAI, or similar frameworks

We Offer

• Work on a flexible schedule remotely or from any of our comfortable offices or coworking spaces in Ukraine
• Receive the necessary equipment to perform your work tasks
• Change projects and technology stacks within EPAM
• Gain experience in various business domains (Insurance, E-commerce, Healthcare, Finance, Travelling, Media, Artificial Intelligence, and more)
• Relocation opportunities may be available for eligible candidates, depending on the role and openings at other EPAM locations
• Participate in volunteer, charity programs, and communities (both technical and interest-based)

Professional Growth:

• Plan your individual career path together with your manager
• Receive regular feedback from colleagues
• Improve your English for free with certified teachers (Speaking Clubs, client interview preparation courses, etc.)
• Get the opportunity to undergo free training and certification in AWS, GCP, or Azure Clouds
• Use the internal E-learn training program (18,200+ specialized training and mentoring programs)
• Access corporate accounts on LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, and other partner resources
• Study at EPAM Solution Architecture School with practicing architects as instructors
• Develop as a leader, join Delivery Management, Resource Management, Leadership Essentials school, and more
• Participate in internal communities (500+ meetups, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, online events, and conferences annually)

Benefits:

• Vacation and sick leave (including sick leave without a medical certificate)
• A wide range of Voluntary Medical Insurance programs providing both medical treatment and various preventive options (including sports activities)
• Medical insurance for family members at corporate rates
• Company support during significant life events (childbirth or adoption, marriage, etc.)
• Support for psychological comfort: discounts on services from mental health specialists or coaches, thematic training
• E-kids program - a free programming language training program for EPAMers' children