Azure Cloud Solutions Architect Latvia or Remote

What You’ll Do

• 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 full 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

What You Have

• 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

• Engineering Heritage: Best-in-class experts sharing a culture of 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 295+ of Forbes Global 2000 on creating disruptive solutions that make a global impact
• Professional Growth: Exceptional support for career development with comprehensive in-house resources for upskilling or reskilling
• GenAI-X Global Community: A network of AI enthusiasts within EPAM, dedicated to exploring and sharing AI innovations
• 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 Latvia, whether it's your home or our office in Riga
• Other Benefits: EUR gross, based on interview results, additional vacation and trust days, private health insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more

About EPAM

• 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 Latvia to over 130+ talented innovators in 2 years. We foster creativity and unconventional ways of doing things, welcoming like-minded professionals to join us