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.
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.
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
We offer/Benefits
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 Google Cloud Platform, Azure and AWS
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Get Abstract
- 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)
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.
Why Choose Us
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