Senior System Engineer - Microsoft Azure Chennai, India
Senior System Engineer - Microsoft Azure Description
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 Senior System Engineer specializing in Microsoft Azure to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain Azure-based solutions with a strong focus on scalability, fault tolerance, high availability, and security. The ideal candidate will bring 5 to 8 years of hands-on experience in Azure Cloud, coupled with expertise in DevOps tools, scripting, and infrastructure automation.
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Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage scalable, fault-tolerant, and secure Azure infrastructure and platforms
- Implement 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 using configuration management tools
- Apply microservices concepts and best practices to enable application development
- Coordinate requirements, schedules, and activities with development teams
- Address and resolve technical issues, continuously improving system performance
- Conduct proof-of-concept (POC) studies to validate designs and technologies
- Quickly learn and adapt to the services used in the current environment
Requirements
- 5 to 8 years of experience in Azure Cloud
- Hands-on experience with DevOps CI/CD tools
- Proficiency in Linux/Windows administration
- Advanced scripting skills in Python, Bash, Shell, or Unix
- Experience with YAML scripting and ARM templates
- Expertise in Terraform modules for infrastructure automation
- Solid understanding of containerization using Docker and Kubernetes (including AKS)
- Knowledge of fault tolerance, high availability, and scalability in Azure environments
- Familiarity with microservices architecture and best practices
- Experience with configuration management tools
- B2+ English level
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.)
