Azure Technology Leader

We're seeking an Azure Technology Leader to join our dynamic team in the Baltics region. The role is focused on developing strategic cloud designs and implementing cloud architectures and applications for our clients. Additionally, it involves spearheading R&D and IP creation for EPAM's Cloud Practice.
This position encourages the promotion of cloud technology expertise and a culture of engineering excellence within our teams.
This position offers hybrid setup with the flexibility to work from any location in Lithuania, whether it's your home or our dynamic offices in Vilnius and Kaunas.

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Responsibilities

• Drive application development and modernization at scale by designing and implementing cloud architectures and applications that fulfill performance, scalability, and security requirements
• Design and implement Azure Cloud strategies and best practices for our clients
• Develop and execute cloud migration plans, multi-cloud strategies, and manage cloud-based infrastructure
• Apply and manage agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of applications
• Provide oversight for significant and strategic delivery projects executed
• Promote and nurture a DevOps culture within the engineering team, fostering collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement
• Communication and Stakeholder Management
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization, including clients, executives, and technical and non-technical staff
• Communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders clearly and concisely

Requirements

• Avid technologist playing a technology leadership role in a leading international or local company
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience with Azure computing services
• Proficiency in managing distributed teams and working in a matrix environment
• Competency in modern cloud application development approaches, such as serverless computing, microservices, and containers
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to proactively organize and influence stakeholders
• Strong communication skills with proficiency in articulating technical ideas in business-friendly language, accompanied by experience in public speaking and client presentations
• The readiness to undertake regular business trips, both domestic and international
• B2 written and spoken English

Nice to have

• Software engineering background in complexenterprise application development in Java, .NET or Python
• Ability to speak in local language

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 295+ 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 €6.5K-€8K gross, based on your experience and interview results.
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 Lithuania to over 1,200+ talented innovators in just 4 years. We foster creativity and unconventional ways of doing things, welcoming like-minded professionals to join us