Lead Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer

We are looking for a Lead Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer to design, automate, and secure cloud-native delivery on Azure using Kubernetes and containerization. You will guide best practices for CI/CD, GitOps, and infrastructure automation while collaborating in an Agile setup. Apply to help drive reliable releases and scalable platforms!

Responsibilities

• Architect Azure-based platform components across compute, storage, networking, and databases
• Lead CI/CD implementation in Azure DevOps and promote reliable release practices
• Build and operate AKS clusters, including scaling, upgrades, and workload reliability
• Configure Kubernetes networking, security, and storage to meet platform standards
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform or ARM templates
• Implement Helm charts and standards for Kubernetes application deployments
• Harden container builds by optimizing and securing Docker images and workflows
• Establish GitOps workflows and continuous deployment using Argo CD
• Automate operational tasks using Bash and/or Python scripting
• Set up monitoring and visualization with Grafana and actionable dashboards
• Integrate container scanning tools such as SonarQube, Mend, Snyk, or Trivy into pipelines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and share technical guidance

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure services across compute, storage, networking, and databases
• 1+ years of leadership experience guiding CI/CD and infrastructure automation practices
• Strong hands-on experience deploying and managing applications on Azure
• Project ownership skills driving delivery in an Agile environment
• Strong Kubernetes and AKS skills for deploying, scaling, and operating clusters
• Knowledge of Docker for building, optimizing, and securing container images
• Skills in infrastructure as code with Terraform or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates
• Familiarity with Helm for packaging and managing Kubernetes applications
• Solid cloud security practices and knowledge of logging solutions
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on optimization and automation
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical stakeholders
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level)

Nice to have

• Expertise in Argo CD for GitOps-based continuous deployment
• Proficiency in GitOps for versioned infrastructure and deployment management
• Bash scripting skills for automation and tooling
• Python scripting skills for automation and integration tasks
• Experience with Grafana for metrics visualization and alerting enablement

Benefits

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn