<p><i>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.</i></p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Azure Native Architect</strong> to join our team to design and implement Azure-native solutions for complex enterprise applications.</p><p>The ideal candidate will be responsible as an expert in Azure services and capabilities and will play a pivotal role in shaping our cloud architecture strategy.</p><br/><br/>RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Define and lead the cloud architecture strategy, roadmap and technical direction for Azure-native solutions</li><li>Architect scalable, reliable and high-performance cloud-native applications using Azure services</li><li>Develop and implement cloud architecture patterns, design principles, standards and best practices for application development, deployment and operations on Azure</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical architecture designs ensuring alignment with security, compliance and governance policies</li><li>Evaluate and recommend cloud-native technologies, tools and frameworks to optimize performance, cost-efficiency and scalability on Azure</li><li>Conduct architectural reviews, code reviews and performance assessments to ensure adherence to architecture guidelines and reliability of solutions</li><li>Define and implement CI/CD pipelines, automation scripts and infrastructure-as-code solutions using Azure DevOps, ARM templates, Terraform or similar tools</li><li>Lead and mentor development teams on Azure cloud-native architecture best practices, design patterns and coding standards</li><li>Collaborate with operations teams to implement monitoring, logging and alerting solutions for Azure-based applications</li><li>Stay updated with the latest Azure services features and industry trends to recommend and implement innovative solutions that drive business value</li></ul><br/>REQUIREMENTS<ul><li>Background in IT with 11-18 years of experience, including a minimum of 2-3 years on architecting complex enterprise applications</li><li>Proven experience as a solution architect with a focus on Azure cloud-native solutions</li><li>Expertise in Azure services and capabilities, including but not limited to Azure Functions, Azure App Service, AKS, Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Storage and Azure Key Vault</li><li>Skills in cloud-native architecture patterns such as microservices, serverless computing and containerization</li><li>Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, Python or JavaScript/TypeScript</li><li>Qualifications in Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert or related certifications are a plus</li><li>Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation and configuration management tools</li><li>Understanding of security best practices, identity management and data encryption in Azure</li><li>Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders</li></ul><br/>WE OFFER<ul><li>Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies</li><li>Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications</li><li>Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms</li><li>Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons</li><li>Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions</li><li>Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects</li><li>Focused individual development</li><li>Benefit package</li><ul><li>Health benefits</li><li>Retirement benefits</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Flexible benefits</li></ul><li>Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)</li></ul>