We are looking for a seasoned Lead DevOps Engineer who brings a blend of advanced technical skills, a strong sense of ownership, strategic architectural vision, and a commitment to operational excellence.

The successful candidate will have a proven background in building, automating, and managing large-scale cloud environments, with a focus on Microsoft Azure and/or AWS, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, and cloud reliability practices.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver robust, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure
• Work closely with development and operations teams to optimize deployment workflows and enhance system efficiency
• Implement automation for infrastructure setup, configuration, and monitoring to drive consistency
• Champion CI/CD methodologies and practices across various initiatives
• Oversee and address issues in both production and staging environments
• Create and update technical documentation for systems, workflows, and best practices
• Uphold security standards and regulatory compliance in all cloud-related activities
• Guide and coach team members on DevOps strategies and cloud technologies
• Engage in incident management and post-incident analysis to strengthen platform stability
• Research and introduce new tools and solutions to improve the DevOps ecosystem

Requirements

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in IT infrastructure, systems engineering, DevOps, or cloud engineering
• Minimum one year of experience leading and coordinating development teams
• Practical expertise with public cloud services, preferably AWS, for architecting and maintaining cloud solutions
• Demonstrated ability to support mission-critical systems with stringent uptime requirements
• Background in enterprise settings with diverse application landscapes and multiple stakeholders
• Involvement in the design, deployment, and support of cloud-based architectures
• Advanced knowledge of Kubernetes for orchestrating and managing containerized workloads
• Proficiency in Python for scripting and automation tasks
• Experience with a statically typed, object-oriented, managed-runtime language such as C# or Java for backend and automation development
• Deep understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and cloud resource automation tools
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and release management platforms like GitLab to facilitate software delivery
• Strong command of English at B2+ level or higher, both written and verbal

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Azure Automation Account and Azure Virtual Machines for automating Azure operations
• 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 expertise in Kubernetes administration or development
• Terraform certifications to showcase skills in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform

We offer

• 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