Azure Cloud Solutions Architect

You are an industry visionary passionate about designing complex Azure Cloud solutions. You know how to guide and advise business and IT teams on the Cloud transformation challenges. You want to transform enterprises to operate and grow successfully in the cloud-first world.

If it sounds like you – join us as a Solutions Architect to work with highly skilled and engaged teams across the globe to build Azure Cloud solutions.

To discover more about Cloud practice at EPAM Georgia, visit this page.

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

• Work closely with the business to define future MS Azure platform solutions requirements and critical cases / scenarios
• Drive the move to the Azure cloud, analyze the total cost of ownership and build the business case to make the cloud dream a reality
• Design and prototype Azure, create infrastructure and security architecture documents covering profound technical aspects of implementation
• Create a unified strategy for Azure cloud transformation management, automation, security, implementation and operations
• Analyze existing applications and IT services portfolios, develop assets migration, transformation and automation roadmap
• Review / audit Azure infrastructure architecture and generate reports
• Manage solution implementation from establishing project requirements and goals to launch
• Participate in the entire cycle of pre-sale activities with RFP processing, proposal development and direct communications with potential clients
• Serve as an Azure evangelist, consult and provide technical guidance on Azure solutions design, governance, security, operations and cost control best practices

Requirements

• Experience with a multi-tier distributed architecture in IT consulting & operations, application development or support, including migration, design and Azure cloud solutions operations
• Background in converting legacy IT solutions and working knowledge of software development tools & methodologies
• Competence in architecture design and migrating workloads to the Azure cloud
• Skills in migration techniques: rehost, refactor, re-architect, re-platform, repurchase, etc
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure architecture, networks and connectivity
• Proficiency in deployment design, configuration management automation (CI/CD), security automation (SAST/DAST) and IT operations automation (AIOps) for different workload types
• Familiarity with modern cloud architecture and history of successful complex Azure solution implementation
• Understanding of cloud design patterns, operations & cost models with a hands-on ability to implement best practices or suggest improvements

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.