We are seeking a client-facing Senior Cloud (Azure) Engineer to join our dynamic Business Platform Team. You will be responsible for shaping new tool assessments (including AI-driven tooling and LLMOps/MLOps pipelines), establishing rigorous governance frameworks, defining best-practice patterns, and architecting critical project setups from the ground up.
If you have a strong background in Azure DevOps, hands-on experience integrating AI solutions and tools into enterprise workflows, and excel at guiding stakeholders through complex technical transformations, we want to hear from you.
Kindly note that this role supports remote work, but only from within Ukraine.
Responsibilities
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Collaborate closely with clients to understand their business and AI adoption requirements, evaluate their maturity, and consult on Azure DevOps and AI integration best practices
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Serve as the technical subject matter expert during client workshops, discovery sessions, and project kickoff phases for both traditional cloud and AI-driven initiatives
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Design, architect, and bootstrap robust CI/CD pipelines, repository structures, and secure workspaces for critical client initiatives — specifically incorporating AI solutions, prompt engineering pipelines, and LLM integrations
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Standardize project onboarding processes to ensure rapid, scalable, and secure delivery environments
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Integrate modern AI tools, coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Azure AI services), and AI-driven workflow automations into the engineering ecosystem
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Establish and enforce enterprise-grade governance models within Azure DevOps, including security policies, access control, auditing, and ethical/secure use guidelines for AI tools and models
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Monitor and optimize platform usage to ensure adherence to compliance standards, cost control, and data privacy
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Research, evaluate, and pilot emerging DevOps platforms, developer tooling, and AI-driven software development lifecycle (SDLC) solutions
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Define migration strategies, risk assessments, and adoption roadmaps for newly approved tools
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Develop and maintain reusable patterns, YAML pipeline templates, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), and reference architectures tailored for AI and cloud workloads
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Document standards and mentor development teams on efficient, AI-augmented DevOps workflows
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Troubleshoot and trace complex issues across distributed systems to ensure platform reliability and performance
Requirements
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3+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps engineering, cloud infrastructure, or software delivery automation, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure
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Expertise in Azure DevOps Services/Server (Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts, Boards)
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Proficiency in designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for enterprise-grade delivery
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Skills in containerization and orchestration with Kubernetes
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Background in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform
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Capability to troubleshoot and trace issues in distributed systems
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Understanding of governance and security practices, including Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), service connections, and compliance guardrails — especially around data governance in AI projects
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Proven track record of working closely with external clients, gathering requirements, presenting technical solutions, and managing stakeholder expectations
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical, AI, and business stakeholders
Nice to have
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Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert and/or Azure AI Engineer Associate certifications
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Experience working within a Business Platform, Internal Developer Platform (IDP), or MLOps-focused team
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Experience with GitHub Copilot and other AI-powered developer tooling
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Knowledge of Helm for Kubernetes package management
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Proficiency in Python scripting for automation and tooling
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Familiarity with GitOps workflows (Flux)
We offer
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With us you can:
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Work on a flexible schedule remotely or from any of our comfortable offices or coworking spaces in Ukraine
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Receive the necessary equipment to perform your work tasks
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Change projects and technology stacks within EPAM
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Gain experience in various business domains (Insurance, E-commerce, Healthcare, Finance, Travelling, Media, Artificial Intelligence, and more)
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Relocation opportunities may be available for eligible candidates, depending on the role and openings at other EPAM locations
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Participate in volunteer, charity programs and communities (both technical and interest-based)
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We focus on your professional growth:
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You can plan your individual career path together with your manager
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Receive regular feedback from colleagues
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Improve your English for free with certified teachers (Speaking Clubs, client interview preparation courses, etc.)
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Get the opportunity to undergo free training and certification in AWS, GCP, or Azure Clouds
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Use the internal E-learn training program (18,200+ specialized training and mentoring programs)
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Access corporate accounts on LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract and other partner resources
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Study at EPAM Solution Architecture School with the instructors who are practicing architects
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Develop as a leader, join Delivery Management, Resource Management, Leadership Essentials school and more
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Participate in internal communities (500+ meetups, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, online events and conferences annually)
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What we offer:
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Vacation and sick leave (including a sick leave without a medical certificate)
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A wide range of Voluntary Medical Insurance programs providing both medical treatment and various preventive options (including sports activities)
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Medical insurance for family members at corporate rates
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Company support during significant life events (childbirth or adoption, marriage, etc.)
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Support for psychological comfort: discounts on services from mental health specialists or coaches, thematic training
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E-kids program - a free programming language training program for EPAMers' children
Kindly be advised that the set of benefits, including learning, certification, and other opportunities, may vary depending on the role you apply for. Our recruiter will be able to share more details about the specific opportunity during your general interview.
EPAM strives to provide its global team of over 62,350 professionals in more than 55 countries with opportunities for professional growth from day one of collaboration. Our colleagues are the source of EPAM's success, so we value cooperation, strive to always understand our clients' business and aim for the highest quality standards. No matter where you are, you will join a dedicated, diverse community that will help you realize your potential to the fullest.