We are seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to design, operate, and continuously improve the AWS platform that powers a custom VDI platform and cloud playtesting/streaming platform. This is a primarily individual contributor role that requires strong ownership and the ability to work independently while collaborating with one other team member and customer stakeholders. You will be responsible for infrastructure-as-code, container platforms, automation, CI/CD standardization, cost/performance optimization (including GPU instances), and leading troubleshooting during platform-wide degradations.
Responsibilities
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Design, build, and maintain AWS infrastructure using Terraform
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Management of Terraform workflows and remote state using HashiCorp Cloud Platform (HCP)
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Ownership of the infrastructure lifecycle including provisioning, upgrades, decommissioning and operational hygiene
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Operation of ECS clusters to deploy and operate microservices supporting the platforms
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Operation of EKS clusters used to host and enable GitHub Actions runners, including required platform customizations
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Right-size and tune GPU-enabled EC2 capacity to balance user experience with strict cloud cost controls
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Continuous assessment of scaling behavior, utilization and performance bottlenecks
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Implementation and maintenance of AWS Lambda functions for automation such as cleanup tasks, on-demand provisioning and operational workflows
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Standardize and optimize GitHub Actions pipelines for Terraform plan/apply workflows, infrastructure releases and container image build/publish/deploy processes
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Lead troubleshooting and restoration efforts for platform-wide issues such as VDI session drops, authentication issues and machine/storage failures
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Coordination of incident resolution across teams through investigation, mitigation and follow-up actions
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Creation and maintenance of run books, operational documentation and onboarding materials
Requirements
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5+ years of experience in DevOps or platform engineering roles
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Expertise in AWS infrastructure design, provisioning and lifecycle management
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Proficiency in Terraform and HashiCorp Cloud Platform (HCP)
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Skills in container orchestration with ECS and EKS
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Knowledge of GPU-enabled EC2 capacity right-sizing, cost management and performance tuning
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Competency in AWS Lambda for event-driven automation
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Background in CI/CD standardization with GitHub Actions pipelines
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Capability to lead reliability engineering, troubleshooting and incident resolution
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High ownership and accountability with the ability to work independently and deliver without close supervision
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Strong troubleshooting and systems thinking, remaining calm and structured during incidents
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Clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
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Practical prioritization in a Kanban environment balancing planned work and urgent interruptions
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English proficiency at B2 level or higher
Nice to have
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Familiarity with Amazon GameLift Streams
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Understanding of streaming and playtesting platform needs
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Skills in triaging urgent ad-hoc requests outside the standard Kanban flow
We offer
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International projects with top brands
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Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
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Healthcare benefits
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Employee financial programs
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Paid time off and sick leave
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Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
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Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
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Global career opportunities
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Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
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EPAM Employee Groups
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Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn
