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 hiring a Lead Cloud Engineer to build, sustain, and optimize Microsoft Azure cloud foundations with strong reliability and security. You will refine CI/CD and deployment workflows, support multi-environment releases, and work closely with security stakeholders—apply today. Responsibilities Review existing build and deployment processes and identify opportunities to streamline and improve efficiency Architect infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment workflows to drive modernization initiatives Track system performance and make adjustments to support scalability and reliability targets Provide support for platform and capability deployments across multiple environments and resolve technical issues Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure adherence to security and regulatory compliance standards Keep technical documentation up to date to satisfy organizational requirements Requirements Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a Cloud Engineer Deep understanding of Microsoft Azure cloud services and infrastructure management Strong practical knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker/Podman, and Helm for containerized workloads Solid grasp of networking concepts relevant to containerized environments Hands-on experience using Azure Pipelines, Terraform, Argo, and GitHub Actions in CI/CD setups Proficiency in C#, Java, or Python for building automation and platform capabilities Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams Ability to stay flexible and deliver results in a dynamic environment Advanced English skills at B2 (Upper-Intermediate) level or higher Nice to have Knowledge of advanced Azure tools and services that improve cloud infrastructure performance and efficiency We offer International projects with top brands Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr