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Lead DevOps Engineer (Azure)

EPAM Systems · Remote - Armenia / Belarus / Georgia / Kazakhstan / Kyrgyzstan / Uzbekistan · 2026-09-29

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Job description

We are seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to help build reliable, scalable, and rapid-delivery solutions. In this role, you will collaborate closely with team members and stakeholders, ensuring open communication, high-quality results, and continuous improvement in our cloud and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

- Design and manage scalable Azure infrastructure optimized for AI/ML workloads

- Deploy and maintain Azure AI technologies (OpenAI, AI Search, AI Foundry, APIM) for R&D and production

- Automate application deployment and scaling using Kubernetes

- Collaborate across development and QA teams to build robust CI/CD pipelines for rapid prototyping

- Implement security, compliance, and cost-management best practices

- Troubleshooting

- Stay ahead of the curve on new cloud, AI, and DevOps advancements

Requirements

- Azure Stack: At least 2 years of building secure, well-architected cloud environments

- AI Infrastructure: Experience with modern Azure AI tooling (AI Search, OpenAI, AI Foundry, AIM, AI Hub)

- Containers: Solid hands-on experience with Kubernetes orchestration

- Observability & Automation: Familiarity with Seq for monitoring, alongside a strong grasp of modern CI/CD with Azure DevOps practices

- Experience in Azure infrastructure operations with Azure Monitor and other tools