Senior DevOps Engineer

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior DevOps Engineer to join our expanding technology team.

This critical position focuses on provisioning and maintaining Kubernetes clusters across both on-premises and Azure environments to support our NextGen Microservice platform. The role also involves optimizing CI/CD pipelines and driving automation to enhance application deployment and management efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provision and manage Kubernetes clusters across on-premises and Azure environments
• Implement and oversee CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions and Jenkins
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management workflows with Terraform
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate Microservice applications into the CI/CD pipeline seamlessly
• Develop and maintain scalable, highly available systems to meet performance objectives
• Optimize Linux-based systems for stability, security, and high availability in production use cases
• Monitor and resolve system and application performance issues on cloud and on-premises platforms
• Apply best practices for infrastructure-as-code, GitOps, and resource management in cloud environments
• Ensure effective and reliable deployment processes for applications
• Enhance security and compliance measures, embedding security practices into pipelines and infrastructure configurations
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers within the team

Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in DevOps or similar roles
• Expertise in Kubernetes and container orchestration for both on-premises and Azure platforms
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions and Jenkins, alongside pipeline optimization strategies
• Strong background in Linux administration, covering troubleshooting, security, and performance tuning
• Advanced knowledge of Terraform for automating infrastructure management
• Solid understanding of enterprise cloud platforms, with focus on Microsoft Azure
• Experience working with DevOps practices in Microservice-based architectures
• Familiarity with version control systems, especially Git and related workflows

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Akamai to optimize content delivery and system performance
• Skills in Ansible or equivalent tools for configuration management and automation processes
• Familiarity with Network Administration to improve troubleshooting and network performance
• Background in Python to support scripting and automation tasks
• Capability to apply GitOps principles for improving operational 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