We are seeking a **Cloud Platform Architect** to optimize cloud costs and improve developer experience using Microsoft Azure.
**Responsibilities**
- Identify cloud optimization opportunities and propose solutions
- Develop and implement best practices for cloud cost reduction
- Advocate for cloud governance and compliance policies
- Update internal processes and technologies to align with new standards
- Create dashboards and analytics for cloud governance initiatives
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure adherence to cloud policies
- Lead architecture design and policy implementation for cloud infrastructure
- Manage secrets, certificates, and encryption strategies
- Utilize Terraform, Git, and other infrastructure as code tools
- Support Kubernetes solutions and Azure networking configurations
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to promote best practices
- Monitor cloud usage and financial impact to inform decision-making
- Maintain knowledge of cloud security and account management
**Requirements**:
- Minimum of 7 years of practical hands-on experience in software development
- In-depth experience with Microsoft Azure cloud platforms
- Proactive individual contributor with architecture design and scoping skills
- Experience in Azure DevOps and Azure Management and Governance
- Strong knowledge of cloud design patterns and cloud transformation initiatives
- Experience with Azure Data Services and financial analysis of cloud costs
- Familiarity with the Go language and Google Cloud Platform basics
- Knowledge of secrets management, Vault, certificate management, and cryptography
- Experience using Terraform, Git, and infrastructure as code tooling
- Understanding of Kubernetes solutions and Azure networking
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and collaboration abilities
- English proficiency at B2 level or higher
**Nice to have**




- Certification in Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect
- Experience with advanced cloud security standards
- Knowledge of multi-cloud management strategies
- Familiarity with advanced cloud cost optimization tools
- Experience in financial modeling for cloud infrastructure
**We offer**
- Career plan and real growth opportunities
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
- English classes with a certified teacher
- Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
- Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
- Adaptable work schedule and dress code
- Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
- Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
- Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
- Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
- 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
- Grocery coupons
- 30 days December bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 12 vacations days
- Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
- Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

📌 Azure Cloud Platform Architect - Governance (México)
🏢 Epam Systems
📍 México