Lead DevOps Engineer

Description

Summary: We are seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to architect, automate, and manage large-scale cloud environments, championing CI/CD and operational excellence. Highlights: 1. Architect and deliver robust, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure 2. Guide and coach team members on DevOps strategies and cloud technologies 3. Research and introduce new tools and solutions to improve the DevOps ecosystem 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