Overview

We are seeking an experienced Azure Systems Architect with a strong background in designing, architecting, and implementing scalable, secure, and highly available systems on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering end-to-end solutions, integrating complex systems, and ensuring operational excellence in enterprise cloud environments.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and design end-to-end Azure-based solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability
  • Lead the development of robust deployment pipelines, including support for rollbacks, blue/green, and canary deployments
  • Define and maintain architecture documentation, infrastructure diagrams, and operational runbooks for production systems
  • Implement comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and logging strategies to ensure system health and rapid incident response
  • Establish and enforce best practices for capacity planning, auto-scaling, backup, and disaster recovery in Azure
  • Ensure all systems comply with reliability, security, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2)
  • Collaborate with DevOps Engineers to develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep
  • Work closely with Solutions Architects and Application Teams to design integrations and ensure platform readiness
  • Coordinate with Project and Delivery Managers on production readiness, go-live planning, and execution
  • Advise Tech Leads and development teams on architectural changes required for successful deployment and operation
  • Drive cloud cost optimization and resource efficiency across Azure environments

Requirements

  • Proven experience architecting and launching complex systems on Microsoft Azure
  • Deep understanding of Azure services (e.g., Azure App Services, AKS, Azure SQL, Azure Storage, Azure Networking)
  • Expertise in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and advanced deployment strategies in Azure environments
  • Strong knowledge of monitoring, alerting, and logging tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights)
  • Solid grasp of capacity planning, scaling, backup, and disaster recovery strategies specific to Azure
  • In-depth understanding of cloud security, compliance, and governance best practices
  • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, or Bicep)
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams

Nice to have

  • Experience with blue/green and canary deployment strategies in Azure
  • Familiarity with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or other CI/CD tools
  • Exposure to large-scale enterprise production launches and migrations to Azure
  • Knowledge of cloud cost management and optimization techniques
  • Experience integrating third-party systems and APIs within Azure architectures
  • Familiarity with AI-powered development tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot) for daily use or experience implementing such tools at the project/team level
  • Background in authoring operational documentation and runbooks
  • Understanding of incident management, root cause analysis, and rapid response processes
  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert or other relevant Azure certifications

Georgia (Production)

We connect like-minded people

  • Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact 
  • Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home 
  • Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year 
  • Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
  • Corporate and social events   

We invest in your growth

  • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs 
  • Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Udemy
  • Free English classes with certified teachers 

We cover it all

  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
  • Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program 
  • Comprehensive medical & family care package   
  • Five trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)   
  • Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

Armenia (Prod)

We connect like-minded people

  • Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact  
  • Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your home 
  • Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year 
  • Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
  • Corporate and social events   

We invest in your growth

  • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs 
  • Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Udemy
  • Free English classes with certified teachers    

We cover it all

  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
  • Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program 
  • Comprehensive medical & family care package   
  • Four trust days per year for personal needs
  • Discounts for fitness clubs
  • Benefits package (hotels, restaurants, stores and services)

Kazakhstan (Prod)

We connect like-minded people:

  • Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact 
  • Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home 
  • Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year 
  • Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
  • Corporate and social events   

We invest in your growth: 

  • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs 
  • Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Udemy
  • Free English classes with certified teachers 
  • Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language

We cover it all:

  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
  • Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program 
  • Medical & family care package   
  • Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)   
  • Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
  • Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

Kyrgyzstan (Prod)

We connect like-minded people:

  • Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact 
  • Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home 
  • Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year 
  • Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
  • Corporate and social events 

We invest in your growth: 

  • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs 
  • Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Udemy
  • Free English classes with certified teachers

We cover it all:

  • Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program 
  • Medical & family care package   
  • Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)   
  • Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
  • Discounts for fitness clubs and sports programs
  • Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

Uzbekistan (Prod)

We connect like-minded people:

  • Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact 
  • Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home 
  • Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year 
  • Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
  • Corporate and social events  

We invest in your growth: 

  • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs 
  • Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Udemy
  • Free English classes with certified teachers 

  • Discounts in local language schools, including offline courses for the Uzbek language

We cover it all:

  • Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program 
  • Medical & family care package   
  • Four trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)   
  • Discounts for fitness clubs, dance schools and sports programs
  • Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

[epamgdo] Georgia (Remote)

Experience the freedom of remote work from anywhere in Georgia, whether from the comfort of your home, our modern offices in Tbilisi and Batumi or a coworking space in Kutaisi.

[epamgdo] Armenia (Remote)

This is a fully remote position that offers you the flexibility to work from any location in Armenia, whether it's your home or well-equipped offices in Yerevan or Gyumri.

[epamgdo] Kazakhstan (Remote)

Unlock the potential of remote work in Kazakhstan, giving you the flexibility to work from home or access our offices in Astana, Almaty or Karaganda.

[epamgdo] Kyrgyzstan (Remote)

Experience the freedom of remote work from anywhere in Kyrgyzstan, whether it's the comfort of your home or our modern office in Bishkek.

[epamgdo] Uzbekistan (Remote)

Experience the freedom of remote work from anywhere in Uzbekistan, whether it's the comfort of your home or our modern office in Tashkent.

[epamgdo] Georgia (About EPAM)

EPAM Georgia is a team of innovators united by a passion for technology. The dynamic and inclusive culture we embrace helps positively impact our communities, clients, and employees. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to numerous cutting-edge projects, deliver the most creative solutions, and have an opportunity to learn. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we are proud to provide talents with a solid ground to develop and grow.

[epamgdo] Armenia (About EPAM)

EPAM Armenia is a team of talented innovators united by a passion for technology. In 2014, we opened our first office in Yerevan, and now we have a second engineering hub in Gyumri. We've built a continuously learning organization that helps its employees rapidly advance their careers. Here you will work with the world's industry leaders, support impactful projects using the latest technologies, collaborate with multi-national teams, and have access to a wide variety of development opportunities.

[epamgdo] Kazakhstan (About EPAM)

EPAM is a team of technologists and innovators united by a passion for technology. In Kazakhstan, we operate across all cities with offices in Astana, Almaty, and Karaganda and work with the world's leading companies from different industries. In 2023, EPAM received the Export Excellence Award at the esteemed Digital Bridge Awards, showcasing our commitment to excellence and innovation.

[epamgdo] Kyrgyzstan (About EPAM)

EPAM Kyrgyzstan is a team of technologists and innovators united by a passion for technology. In 2022, we opened our first office in Bishkek that works with the world's leading companies across many different industries. EPAM builds a continuously learning organization and helps its employees reach their full potential and achieve their professional goals through learning. Our agile methodologies, client collaboration frameworks, engineering excellence programs, and hybrid teams offer many career paths and development opportunities.

[epamgdo] Uzbekistan (About EPAM)

EPAM Uzbekistan is a team of technologists and innovators united by technology. In 2019, we opened our first office in Tashkent. Since then, we’ve built a continuously learning organization that helps its employees reach their full potential and achieve professional goals through learning. Our agile methodologies, client collaboration frameworks, engineering excellence programs, and hybrid teams offer many career paths and development opportunities.