We are searching for an accomplished Lead DevOps Engineer who excels in technical leadership, demonstrates a high level of accountability, and brings a forward-thinking approach to architecture and operational best practices.
The ideal candidate will have a strong record of developing, automating, and maintaining enterprise cloud platforms, with expertise in Microsoft Azure and/or AWS, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, and cloud reliability engineering.
Responsibilities
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Design and implement highly available and resilient cloud infrastructure
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Partner with development and operations teams to refine deployment pipelines and boost overall system performance
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Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and monitoring processes
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Promote and enforce CI/CD standards and workflows across multiple teams
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Manage and resolve incidents in both live and test environments
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Maintain and improve documentation for infrastructure, processes, and operational procedures
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Ensure all cloud operations adhere to security and compliance requirements
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Provide mentorship and technical guidance on DevOps tools and cloud technologies
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Participate in incident reviews and drive improvements for system reliability
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Explore and recommend innovative tools and practices to advance the DevOps environment
Requirements
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Five or more years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems engineering, DevOps, or cloud engineering roles
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At least one year of experience in a leadership or team coordination capacity
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Solid hands-on experience with public cloud platforms, preferably AWS, for designing and supporting cloud solutions
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Proven ability to maintain high-availability systems supporting critical business functions
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Experience working in large organizations with complex application ecosystems and multiple stakeholders
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Direct involvement in the architecture, rollout, and maintenance of cloud-based solutions
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In-depth expertise with Kubernetes for managing containerized applications
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Strong Python skills for automation and scripting
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Background in at least one statically typed, object-oriented, managed-runtime language such as C# or Java for backend and automation work
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Comprehensive knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools for cloud resource management
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Experience using DevOps, CI/CD, and release management platforms like GitLab to streamline delivery processes
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Proficient in English at B2+ level or above, both written and spoken
Nice to have
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Experience with Azure Automation Account and Azure Virtual Machines for streamlining Azure resource management
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Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer – Associate certification
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Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional certification for advanced cloud architecture
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Kubernetes certifications such as CKA or CKAD to validate Kubernetes administration or development skills
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Terraform certification to demonstrate advanced Infrastructure as Code capabilities with Terraform
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
