Lead Azure Devops Engineer

We are hiring a Lead Azure DevOps Engineer with a strong technical background in application development and deployment pipelines, focusing on large-scale systems and trading databases. The role emphasizes DevOps skills and associated technical expertise to support critical research networks and trading databases.

The working day is based on Eastern Time (EST) (4 -6 hours).

Responsibilities

• Automate CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows
• Manage and scale systems across 5–6 computers, ensuring stability and performance
• Handle SQL-based data processing and work with Redis for caching and storage optimization
• Develop and troubleshoot scripts using Python for operational needs, including decorators and system tasks
• Manage large-scale databases, traffic computation systems, and scaling solutions
• Design, improve, and maintain Azure DevOps environments and deployment strategies
• Operate within Linux environments, including Rocky Linux, to handle operational tasks
• Troubleshoot systems, build interfaces, stabilize systems, and reduce noise while delivering new features
• Collaborate with the data team on SQL-based systems and APIs
• Communicate directly with stakeholders in priority meetings 2-3 times weekly

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional experience and 1+ years of leadership experience
• Skills in automation with Ansible, Bash, and PowerShell
• Proficiency in Linux, including Rocky Linux and large-scale clusters, as well as Windows environments
• Capability to work in a fast-paced, lightly documented environment with proactive problem-solving skills
• Expertise in containerization using Docker
• Background in deployment pipelines and Azure DevOps
• Familiarity with system monitoring tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, or the ELK stack
• Knowledge of Git and security context
• High-level communication skills via Teams and Outlook
• Ability to thrive in a small startup environment, working closely with a dynamic team
• English proficiency at B2+ level

Nice to have

• Experience with traffic databases and compute systems utilized frequently across operations
• Familiarity with scaling and deployment pipelines for large-scale trading databases
• Understanding of the client's systems and workflows

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