Talent Acquisition Specialist– EPAM Systems 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. We are in search of an Azure Solution Architect II to oversee a critical migration project from an on-premises datacenter to Azure, advancing the utilization of Azure VMware Solution (AVS) and other cutting-edge technologies. The successful candidate will be pivotal in architecting a multi-faceted migration strategy, ensuring robust connectivity, top-tier security measures, and sustained high system performance throughout the migration lifecycle. Responsibilities Lead and refine the comprehensive migration strategy from on-premises to Azure, advancing the use of AVS and Azure Migrate tools. Architect and optimize connectivity solutions, such as ExpressRoute, and design integrative solutions across a secondary Azure region and additional data centers. Create secure, highly scalable, and energy-efficient infrastructure frameworks, incorporating advanced VMware environments, sophisticated load balancers (F5), next-generation firewalls, versatile storage solutions, and expansive SQL databases in Azure. Drive collaborations with broader cross-functional teams – spanning network, security, database, and operations – to guarantee coherent integration, seamless workload mobility (vMotion), and minimal disruption. Provide elevated technical leadership, mentoring, and specialized guidance to senior engineering teams, ensuring best practices, compliance, and strict adherence to project deadlines are met. Analyze complex technical issues meticulously, prescribe transformative solutions, and continuously tailor architectural designs to meet evolving project demands. Articulate effectively to stakeholders, providing precise updates, advanced technical recommendations, and elaborate risk evaluations to enhance informed decision-making processes. Requirements 10+ years of comprehensive hands-on experience in solution architecture. 2+ years of experience as an Architect. Deep-seated experience in strategizing and executing critical datacenter-to-cloud migrations, emphasizing Azure and AVS use. Proficient expertise with VMware, ExpressRoute, vMotion, Azure Migrate, with a mastery of networking, security, and infrastructure intricacies. Well-versed in complex multi-region architectures, focusing on meticulous failover strategies and crafting secondary region architectures. Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively direct senior technical teams and interact with a broad spectrum of stakeholders. Fluency in English (B2+ level). Nice to have Relevant Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) and VMware certifications. We offer International projects with top brands. Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers. Healthcare benefits. Employee financial programs. Paid time off and sick leave. Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses. Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses. Global career opportunities. Volunteer and community involvement opportunities. EPAM Employee Groups. Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology, Engineering, and Business Development Industries Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr