Cloud Native Architect - 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 skilled and experienced Cloud Native Architect - Azure to lead the design and implementation of innovative, scalable, and robust cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role is key in defining technical strategies, implementing best practices, and driving enterprise application development and deployment on Azure.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the cloud architecture strategy, roadmap, and technical direction for Azure-native solutions
• Architect scalable, reliable, and high-performance cloud-native applications using Azure services such as Azure Functions, Azure App Service, AKS, Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, and Azure Storage
• Develop and enforce cloud architecture patterns, design principles, and best practices for Azure application development and operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical architecture with security, compliance, and governance policies
• Evaluate and recommend cloud-native technologies, tools, and frameworks for optimal performance and cost-efficiency on Azure
• Conduct architectural reviews, code reviews, and performance evaluations to ensure adherence to best practices and scalability standards
• Define and implement CI/CD pipelines, automation scripts, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Azure DevOps, ARM templates, or Terraform
• Mentor development teams on Azure cloud-native architecture best practices, design patterns, and coding standards
• Partner with operations teams to implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for proactive issue detection and resolution
• Stay updated with the latest Azure services and industry trends to introduce innovative solutions that drive business growth

Requirements

• 12 to 16 years of IT experience with 2-3 years in architecting complex enterprise applications
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Proven experience as a cloud architect or solution architect focusing on Azure cloud-native solutions
• In-depth knowledge of Azure services, including Azure Functions, Azure App Service, AKS, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Cosmos DB
• Hands-on expertise with cloud-native patterns such as microservices, serverless computing, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and event-driven architecture
• Strong proficiency in programming languages like C# .Net, Java, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript
• Understanding of cloud security best practices, identity management, and data encryption in Azure
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation tools such as Azure DevOps, ARM templates, or Terraform
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert

We offer

• 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.)