Lead DevOps Engineer (Azure)

About the job We are seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to drive the design and implementation of reliable, scalable and high-performing solutions on Azure, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. Feel free to work remotely from anywhere across Lithuania or connect with colleagues at our Vilnius and Kaunas offices. Responsibilities Design, implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps for consistent and rapid software delivery Define and apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using tools such as Bicep, Terraform or ARM templates to create scalable environments Manage and govern APIs with Azure API Management, focusing on security, transformation and performance policies Integrate AI capabilities like Azure OpenAI, AI Search and Document Intelligence into backend APIs when needed Ensure open communication and collaboration with team members and stakeholders, promoting a culture of shared knowledge and high performance Requirements 5+ years of experience with CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps and infrastructure automation using Bicep, Terraform and ARM templates Proficiency in working with Azure services such as Azure Functions, API Management, AKS/Container Apps, API Gateway and Web Apps Strong commitment to ensuring reliability, rapid delivery and effective team communication English proficiency at B2 level or higher Nice to have Background in .NET development and cloud-based application integration We offer Engineering Heritage: Best-in-class experts sharing a culture of engineering excellence and tackling complex engineering challenges for over 30 years Advanced Tech Stack: Innovative projects where you can apply or enhance your expertise in Cloud, Data, AI, and other emerging technologies World-Class Clients: Work closely with 340+ of the Forbes Global 2000 on creating disruptive solutions that make a global impact Professional Growth: Exceptional support for career development with comprehensive resources for upskilling or reskilling in pioneering practices GenAI Community: Strong AI competencies with 600+ experts across 55+ locations driving GenAI-enabled transformation journeys Entrepreneurial Culture: If you're passionate and dedicated to improving business transformation, we provide the support you need to bring your ideas to life Hybrid Setup: The flexibility to work from any location in Lithuania, whether it's your home or our dynamic offices in Vilnius and Kaunas Other Benefits: Additional vacation and trust days, private health insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more Salary range €4.8K-€6.7K gross, based on your experience and interview results. EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. For over 30 years, our team has helped leading brands navigate the waves of digital transformation, building solutions that help them stay competitive through constant market disruption.With offices in 55+ countries, EPAM has grown in Lithuania to over 1,300+ talented innovators in just 5 years. We foster creativity and unconventional ways of doing things, welcoming like-minded professionals to join us.