Lead System Engineer - Microsoft Azure

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 highly skilled and experienced Lead System Engineer specializing in Microsoft Azure to join our dynamic team. As a key technical leader, you will drive the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud solutions, ensuring fault tolerance, high availability, scalability, and security. This role requires hands-on expertise in Azure infrastructure, DevOps practices, and automation, combined with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Want more jobs like this?

Get jobs in Chennai, India delivered to your inbox every week.

Get Jobs

Send me The Muse newsletters for the best in career advice and job search tips.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy.

• Design, implement, and maintain Azure infrastructure to ensure fault tolerance, high availability, scalability, and security
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines with automated build and test systems
• Oversee production deployments using multiple deployment strategies
• Automate Azure infrastructure and platform deployments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
• Automate system configurations with configuration management tools
• Implement microservices architecture concepts and best practices
• Coordinate with application development teams to align requirements, schedules, and activities
• Conduct proofs of concept (POCs) to validate the feasibility of proposed designs and technologies
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, proactively addressing challenges with a continuous improvement mindset
• Learn and adapt quickly to new services and technologies used in the environment

• 8 to 12 years of experience in Azure Cloud environments
• Proficiency in DevOps CI/CD tools and practices
• Strong experience in Linux and Windows Administration
• Expertise in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, Shell, and Unix scripting
• Knowledge of YAML scripting and ARM templates
• Proficiency in Terraform modules for infrastructure automation
• Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Docker, and Kubernetes
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and best practices
• Experience in automating infrastructure and platform deployments with IaC tools
• Proven ability to design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available solutions on Azure
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges
• B2+ English proficiency level

• Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
• Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
• Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
• Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
• Focused individual development
• Benefit package:
  • Health benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible benefits
• Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)