Lead DevOps Engineer

Description

Summary: Seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to design, operate, and improve an AWS platform powering VDI and cloud playtesting, primarily as an individual contributor with strong ownership. Highlights: 1. Lead AWS platform design, operation, and continuous improvement 2. Drive infrastructure-as-code, container platforms, and CI/CD standardization 3. High ownership, independent work, and lead troubleshooting efforts We are seeking a **Lead DevOps Engineer** to design, operate, and continuously improve the AWS platform that powers a custom VDI platform and cloud playtesting/streaming platform. This is a primarily individual contributor role that requires strong ownership and the ability to work independently while collaborating with one other team member and customer stakeholders. You will be responsible for infrastructure\-as\-code, container platforms, automation, CI/CD standardization, cost/performance optimization (including GPU instances), and leading troubleshooting during platform\-wide degradations. **Responsibilities** * Design, build, and maintain AWS infrastructure using Terraform * Management of Terraform workflows and remote state using HashiCorp Cloud Platform (HCP) * Ownership of the infrastructure lifecycle including provisioning, upgrades, decommissioning and operational hygiene * Operation of ECS clusters to deploy and operate microservices supporting the platforms * Operation of EKS clusters used to host and enable GitHub Actions runners, including required platform customizations * Right\-size and tune GPU\-enabled EC2 capacity to balance user experience with strict cloud cost controls * Continuous assessment of scaling behavior, utilization and performance bottlenecks * Implementation and maintenance of AWS Lambda functions for automation such as cleanup tasks, on\-demand provisioning and operational workflows * Standardize and optimize GitHub Actions pipelines for Terraform plan/apply workflows, infrastructure releases and container image build/publish/deploy processes * Lead troubleshooting and restoration efforts for platform\-wide issues such as VDI session drops, authentication issues and machine/storage failures * Coordination of incident resolution across teams through investigation, mitigation and follow\-up actions * Creation and maintenance of run books, operational documentation and onboarding materials **Requirements** * 5\+ years of experience in DevOps or platform engineering roles * Expertise in AWS infrastructure design, provisioning and lifecycle management * Proficiency in Terraform and HashiCorp Cloud Platform (HCP) * Skills in container orchestration with ECS and EKS * Knowledge of GPU\-enabled EC2 capacity right\-sizing, cost management and performance tuning * Competency in AWS Lambda for event\-driven automation * Background in CI/CD standardization with GitHub Actions pipelines * Capability to lead reliability engineering, troubleshooting and incident resolution * High ownership and accountability with the ability to work independently and deliver without close supervision * Strong troubleshooting and systems thinking, remaining calm and structured during incidents * Clear communication with both technical and non\-technical stakeholders * Practical prioritization in a Kanban environment balancing planned work and urgent interruptions * English proficiency at B2 level or higher **Nice to have** * Familiarity with Amazon GameLift Streams * Understanding of streaming and playtesting platform needs * Skills in triaging urgent ad\-hoc requests outside the standard Kanban flow **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