Azure Cloud Platform Architect

We are seeking an experienced professional with a proven track record in designing and implementing scalable, greenfield cloud-native systems and successfully launching them to production on Microsoft Azure.

This position offers remote setup with the flexibility to work from any location in Georgia, whether it's your home, well-equipped offices in Tbilisi and Batumi or a coworking space in Kutaisi.

Responsibilities

• Design and build robust deployment pipelines supporting rollbacks and blue/green deployments
• Organize and maintain application and infrastructure code, documentation, and runbooks for production readiness
• Set up comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and logging to enable rapid incident response and operational transparency
• Establish processes for capacity planning, scaling, backup, and disaster recovery
• Ensure systems meet reliability, security, and compliance standards
• Collaborate with Cloud DevOps Engineers to develop Terraform scripts for Azure resource configuration
• Work with Solutions Architects to support required integrations and platform readiness
• Coordinate with Delivery Managers on production readiness, go-live planning, and execution
• Partner with Tech Leads to implement necessary changes for go-live

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience designing and launching cloud-native systems on Microsoft Azure
• Strong expertise in building deployment pipelines with advanced deployment strategies
• Proficiency in monitoring, alerting, and logging for cloud environments
• Solid understanding of capacity planning, scaling, backup, and disaster recovery in Azure
• Knowledge of reliability, security, and compliance best practices for cloud solutions
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Nice to have

• Experience with blue/green and canary deployment strategies
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps and CI/CD tools
• Exposure to large-scale production launches in enterprise environments
• Knowledge of cloud cost optimization techniques
• Background in supporting integrations with third-party systems on Azure
• Experience in authoring runbooks and operational documentation
• Understanding of incident management and rapid response processes
• Certification in Azure or related cloud technologies

We offer

• 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 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.