Senior DevOps & AI Automation Engineer
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EPAM Systems, a global IT services provider, is hiring a Senior DevOps & AI Automation Engineer in Ukraine. The role focuses on migrating infrastructure from OpenShift to Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines from Jenkins to Azure DevOps using AI Agents and GitHub Copilot. Key requirements include 3+ years of experience with Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Python, along with expertise in LLM cost optimization. The position offers flexible remote or office work, free cloud certifications, and comprehensive medical insurance.
We are looking for a hands-on Senior DevOps & AI Automation Engineer with strong CI/CD, AI automation, and Agentic AI expertise.
In this role, you will lead the replatforming from OpenShift to Kubernetes and migrate CI/CD pipelines from Jenkins to Azure DevOps, leveraging AI Agents, GitHub Copilot, and Agentic AI frameworks to drive intelligent automation and cost-efficient AI workflows.
Responsibilities
- Replatform infrastructure setup from OpenShift to Kubernetes
- Migrate CI/CD pipelines from Jenkins to Azure DevOps using AI-driven automation
- Design and implement scalable AI workflows for pipeline migration, remediation, and validation
- Leverage AI Agents, GitHub Copilot, and Agentic AI frameworks to accelerate DevOps operations
- Ensure efficient token usage and optimize LLM/API costs across automation workflows
- Develop intelligent automation solutions for operations, monitoring, and remediation
- Build and maintain Python-based automation scripts to support pipeline and infrastructure tasks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align AI-enabled DevOps practices with business goals
- Establish best practices for prompt design, model usage, and AI workflow orchestration
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in DevOps with Microsoft Azure and Azure DevOps
- Strong CI/CD experience, including hands-on work with Jenkins
- Proficiency in Python automation and scripting
- Expertise in Kubernetes and Terraform
- Familiarity with GitHub Copilot and AI-assisted development
- Background in AI Agents and Agentic AI frameworks
- Skills in token optimization and AI/LLM cost optimization
- Competency in designing efficient LLM prompts, workflows, and model usage
- Knowledge of Git, YAML, and Bash/PowerShell
- English proficiency at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher
Nice to have
- Background in Azure Cloud and IaC (Terraform)
- Understanding of GenAI, LLMs, and RAG
- Skills in Prompt Engineering
- Familiarity with LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen, CrewAI, or similar frameworks
Benefits
With us you can:
- Work on a flexible schedule remotely or from any of our comfortable offices or coworking spaces in Ukraine
- Receive the necessary equipment to perform your work tasks
- Change projects and technology stacks within EPAM
- Gain experience in various business domains (Insurance, E-commerce, Healthcare, Finance, Travelling, Media, Artificial Intelligence, and more)
- Relocation opportunities may be available for eligible candidates, depending on the role and openings at other EPAM locations
- Participate in volunteer, charity programs and communities (both technical and interest-based)
We focus on your professional growth:
- You can plan your individual career path together with your manager
- Receive regular feedback from colleagues
- Improve your English for free with certified teachers (Speaking Clubs, client interview preparation courses, etc.)
- Get the opportunity to undergo free training and certification in AWS, GCP, or Azure Clouds
- Use the internal E-learn training program (18,200+ specialized training and mentoring programs)
- Access corporate accounts on LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract and other partner resources
- Study at EPAM Solution Architecture School with the instructors who are practicing architects
- Develop as a leader, join Delivery Management, Resource Management, Leadership Essentials school and more
- Participate in internal communities (500+ meetups, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, online events and conferences annually)
What we offer:
- Vacation and sick leave (including a sick leave without a medical certificate)
- A wide range of Voluntary Medical Insurance programs providing both medical treatment and various preventive options (including sports activities)
- Medical insurance for family members at corporate rates
- Company support during significant life events (childbirth or adoption, marriage, etc.)
- Support for psychological comfort: discounts on services from mental health specialists or coaches, thematic training
- E-kids program - a free programming language training program for EPAMers' children
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