Senior Azure DevOps Engineer

You are a strategic thinker with a keen interest in crafting sophisticated cloud solutions. You aim to revolutionize businesses, enabling them to thrive and expand successfully in a cloud-centric world. If this resonates with you – come aboard as a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer and collaborate with talented teams worldwide. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to master cutting-edge technologies, demonstrate your capabilities through demanding project engagements and gain recognition as a top-tier expert in CI/CD, Public Clouds, and Infrastructure design and development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance CI/CD processes for various applications, automating processes extensively
• Transition workloads to Azure Cloud
• Create and upkeep customer environments in Microsoft Azure Cloud
• Extend Azure DevOps capabilities through automation using Python
• Suggest improvements for IaC, Build, and release processes across multiple development teams
• Aid development teams with technical aspects of CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code
• Implement monitoring and optimize for cost efficiency and performance
• Oversee the entire release process

Requirements

• Proficiency in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Microsoft Azure-based production systems
• Expertise in Microsoft Azure Cloud services including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure App Service, Azure Databases, and Azure Kubernetes Service
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, ARM, or Bicep
• Understanding of Azure Networking Services, covering VNet, VWan, ExpressRoute, Gateways, DNS, Peering, Load Balancer, Firewall, NSG, WAF, Traffic Manager, AppGateway, and CDN
• Skills in performance monitoring and alerting based on “golden signals”
• Competency in Kubernetes, including microservice deployment and configuration using manifest files/HELM, autoscaling, and security concepts
• Familiarity with Azure Active Directory basics, including users and groups, and roles
• Experience in end-to-end management of CI/CD projects including developing, and building pipelines using Azure DevOps (classic and YAML)
• Implementation of Unit, Integration, Functional, and Security tests in CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of environments strategy for effective pipeline deployment
• Qualifications in scripting languages: PowerShell, Bash, Python
• Customer-oriented approach, diligent and proactive, with a focus on achieving customers' business objectives
• English proficiency for effective communication with foreign customers both orally and in writing – Intermediate+ (B1+) level and higher
• Skills in automation using Python to extend Azure DevOps capabilities
• Ability to suggest improvements for IaC, build, and release processes across multiple development teams

Benefits

With us you can:

• 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)

We focus on your professional growth:

• You can 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 the instructors who are practicing architects
• 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)

What we offer:

• Vacation and sick leave (including a 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