Lead DevOps Engineer (Azure & .NET Ecosystem)

We are looking for a Lead DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in Azure and the .NET ecosystem to architect, develop, and maintain scalable cloud-native solutions, while leading in-depth technical investigations spanning applications, infrastructure, and networking layers. Important: This role follows the UAE time zone (GMT+4) working schedule. Responsibilities Design, build, and support API integrations using Azure API Management (APIM) Create and refine policies in XML and C# expressions for authentication, token management, caching, transformation, routing, rate limiting, and error handling Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using Terraform to provision and maintain environments Deploy, configure, and manage cloud-native services such as Azure Functions, Web Apps, Container Apps, and AKS, following containerization and Kubernetes best practices Oversee and troubleshoot Azure DevOps self-hosted build and deployment agents across on-premises servers, VMSS, and Managed DevOps Pools (MDP), ensuring availability, connectivity, security, and performance Handle application deployments across both Windows and Linux environments Build, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines within Azure DevOps Uphold security and compliance standards through OAuth 2.0, mutual TLS, SSL/TLS, RBAC, certificate management, and secure API design Lead complex technical investigations and root cause analyses across applications, APIs, infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and networks, independently resolving multi-system issues using logs, traces, and metrics Diagnose end-to-end request flows across clients, WAF, API Management, networking layers, and backend systems using KQL, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and APIM tracing, while building dashboards and proactive alerts Investigate and resolve production incidents such as intermittent failures, performance degradation, connectivity problems, deployment errors, and authentication issues Utilize LLM-powered AI agents and AI-assisted engineering tools to speed up development, automate repetitive work, support investigations, and enhance operational efficiency while maintaining accuracy and security Requirements 5+ years of experience in DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with proven experience in systematic investigation methods such as log analysis, request tracing, network diagnostics, and performance correlation across distributed systems Hands-on experience using LLM-powered AI agents and AI-assisted tools for coding, debugging, automation, and technical investigations, with solid prompt engineering skills Deep CI/CD experience in Azure DevOps, including YAML pipelines, deployment automation, and Terraform-based provisioning Practical experience managing and troubleshooting Azure DevOps self-hosted agents, including on-premises, VMSS-based, and Managed DevOps Pools (MDP) Experience deploying, configuring, and maintaining applications on Windows and Linux servers, including IIS, Nginx, and backend hosting environments At least 1 year of hands-on experience with Azure API Management, including policy development using C# expressions Practical experience with Azure Functions, APIM, AKS/Container Apps, API gateways, Web Apps, and WAF Solid knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, OAuth 2.0, JWT, mutual TLS, TLS certificates, Azure RBAC, and Azure Key Vault Skilled in monitoring and diagnostics using Application Insights, Log Analytics, and KQL, including distributed tracing Strong grasp of networking fundamentals such as DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, TCP/IP, TLS handshakes, proxies, load balancers, and firewalls Familiarity with REST, SOAP, JSON, and XML, along with SPA consumption patterns and CORS handling Proven background in .NET development, building and maintaining APIs and cloud applications, with experience supporting production systems, managing incidents, and performing root cause analysis (RCA) and preventive fixes Armenia (Prod) 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 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 EPAM's internal learning database 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 Four trust days per year for personal needs Discounts for fitness clubs Benefits package (hotels, restaurants, stores and services) Belarus (Remote) We connect like-minded people: Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year We invest in your growth: Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database Free English classes with certified teachers We cover it all: Comprehensive medical & family care package Seven trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate) Discounts from 800+ partners (sports activities, restaurants, stores and services) Georgia (Production) 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 EPAM's internal learning database 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) Kazakhstan (Prod) 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 EPAM's internal learning database Free English classes with certified teachers Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language We cover it all: Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program Medical & family care package Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate) Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services) Housing support program: preferential mortgage access via Otbasy Bank partnership Kyrgyzstan (Prod) 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 EPAM's internal learning database Free English classes with certified teachers We cover it all: Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program Medical & family care package Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate) Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice Discounts for fitness clubs and sports programs Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services) Uzbekistan (Prod) 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 EPAM's internal learning database Free English classes with certified teachers Discounts in local language schools, including offline courses for the Uzbek language We cover it all: Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program Medical & family care package Four trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate) Discounts for fitness clubs, dance schools and sports programs Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)