Lead DevOps Cloud Engineer

Description

Summary: Seeking a Lead DevOps Cloud Engineer to balance service reliability with delivery speed by designing automated cloud platform capabilities on Microsoft Azure, leading build-and-release automation and operational excellence. Highlights: 1. Lead build-and-release automation and infrastructure delivery 2. Partner with teams to improve security and resilience 3. Work on international projects with top brands We are seeking a **Lead DevOps Cloud Engineer** to balance service reliability with delivery speed by designing automated cloud platform capabilities on Microsoft Azure. You will lead build\-and\-release automation, infrastructure delivery, and operational excellence while partnering with teams to improve security and resilience. Apply now. **Responsibilities** * Design and implement Azure\-based delivery pipelines that improve reliability and delivery speed * Build and deploy cloud resources using Infrastructure as Code with Azure Resource Manager * Develop and maintain automation using Azure DevOps, Azure Pipelines, and Azure Repos * Operate and monitor services using cloud\-native tooling such as Azure Monitor and Log Analytics * Manage and improve incident response practices using SRE principles to reduce toil and increase automation * Implement network platform operations tasks aligned with Azure networking standards * Ensure security controls and secure onboarding practices for teams using your environment * Support internal teams with troubleshooting, onboarding, and best practices adoption * Optimize solutions with cost and security considerations throughout delivery * Create and update clear operational documentation and product descriptions in the team wiki **Requirements** * 5\+ years DevOps and cloud engineering experience on Microsoft Azure * 5\+ years Azure DevOps experience with automated deployments using Azure Pipelines and Azure Repos * Lead\-level leadership skills to guide a multidisciplinary DevOps team across development and operations * Strong project ownership skills to drive delivery while balancing reliability, security, and cost * Strong Infrastructure as Code skills using Azure Resource Manager templates and ongoing IaC maintenance * Strong Azure networking knowledge including IP subnetting, routing, DNS, load balancing, NSGs, Azure Firewall, and ExpressRoute * Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell and YAML * Strong operations skills using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and security monitoring tools * Strong documentation skills to create and maintain product and operational runbooks * Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical and non\-technical audiences * Strong collaboration skills with a team\-player mindset and constructive feedback habits * Strong continuous improvement mindset with focus on learning from incidents and raising resilience * Upper\-Intermediate English (B2\) proficiency **Nice to have** * .NET API development and integration experience * Agile delivery experience in cross\-functional teams * Azure databases experience across managed database services **We offer** * 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 *EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.*