[Remote] Senior DevOps Engineer - Azure

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EPAM Systems is a global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. The company is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to implement and operate Azure infrastructure across Terraform/OpenTofu, Kubernetes, Configuration as Code, identity, secrets, and image automation. The role also involves troubleshooting production issues, testing infrastructure modules, detecting drift, and maintaining platform documentation.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain Terraform/OpenTofu modules for Azure App Services, Container Apps, Function Apps, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and Postgres, following designs defined by the Azure Architect
• Build and operate the Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) platform day-to-day, including cluster/node-pool provisioning, add-on configuration (ingress, cert-manager, external-dns, monitoring, policy), and namespace/tenant onboarding
• Implement identity wiring (managed identities, SPN/app registrations) and secrets integration (Azure Key Vault, OpenBao) for Azure workloads
• Build and maintain Image Factory pipelines for VM and container golden images (Linux and Windows/cloudbase-init baselines, CIS hardening, image scanning)
• Execute Configuration as Code (Ansible) playbooks for VM post-provisioning and golden-image handoff
• Support Backstage golden-path template integration for Azure provisioning, testing generated infrastructure end-to-end
• Troubleshoot and remediate production issues across Azure automation modules during Implementation and Adoption
• Contribute to module testing, drift detection, and documentation per the platform's Infrastructure as Code Engine standards

Skills

• 3+ years of hands-on experience building and operating Azure infrastructure via Terraform/OpenTofu, including CI/CD-driven deployment with Azure DevOps
• Experience operating Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters in production, including networking, policy, and namespace management
• Experience with Azure identity constructs (managed identities, SPN/app registrations) and secrets integration (Key Vault, dynamic secrets)
• Experience with Configuration as Code (Ansible) for VM post-provisioning and golden-image pipelines
• Working knowledge of Azure networking constructs (VNets, private endpoints, NSGs) sufficient to integrate with the network foundation owned by the Network Architect
• Combined proficiency as a Terraform (IaC) and Ansible (CaC) developer, working AI-assisted using GitHub Copilot (provided project-wide) as standard practice
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher
• Experience with Azure VMware Solution (AVS) private cloud provisioning
• Familiarity with image hardening/scanning tooling and Shared Image Gallery publishing

Benefits

• Armenia: Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
• Armenia: Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your home
• Armenia: Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
• Armenia: Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Armenia: Corporate and social events
• Armenia: Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
• Armenia: Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Armenia: Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Armenia: Free English classes with certified teachers
• Armenia: Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Armenia: Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
• Armenia: Comprehensive medical & family care package
• Armenia: Four trust days per year for personal needs
• Armenia: Discounts for fitness clubs
• Armenia: Benefits package (hotels, restaurants, stores and services)
• Armenia: Fully remote position with flexibility to work from any location in Armenia, including home or EPAM offices in Yerevan or Gyumri
• Azerbaijan: Best-in-class experts sharing a culture of engineering excellence and tackling complex engineering challenges for over 30 years
• Azerbaijan: Innovative projects where you can apply or enhance your expertise in Cloud, Data, AI and other emerging technologies
• Azerbaijan: Work closely with 340+ of the Forbes Global 2000 on creating disruptive solutions that make a global impact
• Azerbaijan: Exceptional support for career development with comprehensive resources for upskilling or reskilling in pioneering practices
• Azerbaijan: Strong AI competencies with 600+ experts across 55+ locations driving GenAI-enabled transformation journeys
• Azerbaijan: Support to bring business transformation ideas to life
• Georgia: Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
• Georgia: Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your home
• Georgia: Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
• Georgia: Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Georgia: Corporate and social events
• Georgia: Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
• Georgia: Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Georgia: Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Georgia: Free English classes with certified teachers
• Georgia: Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Georgia: Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
• Georgia: Comprehensive medical & family care package
• Georgia: Five trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Georgia: Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
• Georgia: Remote work from anywhere in Georgia, including home, EPAM offices in Tbilisi and Batumi, or a coworking space in Kutaisi
• Kazakhstan: Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
• Kazakhstan: Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your home
• Kazakhstan: Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
• Kazakhstan: Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Kazakhstan: Corporate and social events
• Kazakhstan: Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
• Kazakhstan: Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Kazakhstan: Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Kazakhstan: Free English classes with certified teachers
• Kazakhstan: Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language
• Kazakhstan: Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Kazakhstan: Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
• Kazakhstan: Medical & family care package
• Kazakhstan: Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Kazakhstan: Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
• Kazakhstan: Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
• Kazakhstan: Housing support program with preferential mortgage access via Otbasy Bank partnership
• Kazakhstan: Remote work from home or access to EPAM offices in Astana, Almaty or Karaganda
• Kyrgyzstan: Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
• Kyrgyzstan: Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your home
• Kyrgyzstan: Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
• Kyrgyzstan: Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Kyrgyzstan: Corporate and social events
• Kyrgyzstan: Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
• Kyrgyzstan: Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Kyrgyzstan: Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Kyrgyzstan: Free English classes with certified teachers
• Kyrgyzstan: Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
• Kyrgyzstan: Medical & family care package
• Kyrgyzstan: Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Kyrgyzstan: Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
• Kyrgyzstan: Discounts for fitness clubs and sports programs
• Kyrgyzstan: Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
• Kyrgyzstan: Remote work from anywhere in Kyrgyzstan, including home or the EPAM office in Bishkek
• Uzbekistan: Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
• Uzbekistan: Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your home
• Uzbekistan: Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
• Uzbekistan: Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Uzbekistan: Corporate and social events
• Uzbekistan: Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
• Uzbekistan: Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Uzbekistan: Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Uzbekistan: Free English classes with certified teachers
• Uzbekistan: Discounts in local language schools, including offline courses for the Uzbek language
• Uzbekistan: Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
• Uzbekistan: Medical & family care package
• Uzbekistan: Four trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Uzbekistan: Discounts for fitness clubs, dance schools and sports programs
• Uzbekistan: Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
• Uzbekistan: Remote work from anywhere in Uzbekistan, including home or the EPAM office in Tashkent

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