Role Overview

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are seeking an experienced Azure Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to design, implement, and maintain highly available, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cloud operations, automation, monitoring, incident management, and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

Manage and support Azure cloud infrastructure and services
Ensure platform reliability, availability, performance, and scalability
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
Automate operational tasks using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or Azure CLI
Configure and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins
Monitor applications and infrastructure using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, Grafana, and Prometheus
Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis (RCA)
Implement backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions
Collaborate with development and operations teams to improve system reliability
Participate in on-call support and incident management activities

Requirements

4+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering or a related field
Strong experience with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure App Services
Expertise in Azure Storage, Azure Networking (VNet, NSG, Load Balancer, Application Gateway), and Azure Entra ID (Azure AD)
Background in Kubernetes and containerization technologies such as Docker and AKS
Hands-on proficiency in Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep
Strong knowledge of Linux and/or Windows administration
Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins
Competency in monitoring, logging, and observability tools
Understanding of security best practices and cloud governance
Scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or Bash
Proficient communication skills in English (B2 level or higher)