Senior DevOps Engineer

We are looking for a skilled Senior DevOps Engineer who thrives in a leadership role, takes full responsibility for outcomes, and applies innovative thinking to both architecture and operational processes.

The right candidate will have a proven background in building, automating, and supporting enterprise-level cloud environments, with deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure and/or AWS, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, and cloud reliability.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain robust, scalable, and fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to enhance deployment strategies and system efficiency
• Develop automation for infrastructure setup, configuration, and monitoring
• Advocate for and implement CI/CD processes and standards across projects
• Address and resolve issues in production and testing environments
• Update and refine documentation for systems, workflows, and operational guidelines
• Ensure security and compliance are integrated into all cloud operations
• Mentor team members and share expertise in DevOps practices and cloud technologies
• Take part in incident analysis and drive improvements for greater system reliability
• Identify and introduce new tools and methodologies to strengthen the DevOps landscape

Requirements

• Minimum three years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems engineering, DevOps, or cloud engineering
• At least one year in a leadership or team coordination role
• Practical experience with public cloud platforms, preferably AWS, for designing and managing cloud solutions
• Demonstrated success in supporting high-availability, business-critical systems
• Experience in enterprise environments with complex application portfolios and multiple stakeholders
• Hands-on involvement in designing, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based architectures
• Advanced skills with Kubernetes for orchestrating and managing containers
• Proficiency in Python for scripting and automation
• Experience with at least one statically typed, object-oriented, managed-runtime language such as C# or Java for backend and automation tasks
• Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools for managing cloud resources
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and release management platforms like GitLab to optimize software delivery
• English language skills at B2+ level or higher, both written and spoken

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Azure Automation Account and Azure Virtual Machines for automating Azure resource management
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer – Associate credentials
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional certifications for advanced cloud design
• Kubernetes certifications such as CKA or CKAD to demonstrate proficiency in Kubernetes administration or development
• Terraform certification to validate expertise in Infrastructure as Code with Terraform

Benefits

• 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