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Chief DevOps Engineer

Remote in Colombia
DevOps
& 11 others
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We are in search of a proficient Chief DevOps Engineer with expertise in Azure to become part of our energetic team.

The perfect candidate will manage the development, deployment, and maintenance of our cloud-based infrastructure, focusing on its scalability, security, and reliability.

This position demands a forward-thinking individual with a robust technical foundation and superior leadership abilities to promote innovation and enhance our DevOps methodologies.

Responsibilities
  • Oversee the creation and deployment of Azure cloud infrastructure prioritizing scalability, security, and reliability
  • Direct the development and upkeep of CI/CD pipelines to facilitate automated code deployment
  • Administer Kubernetes clusters, including their setup, configuration, and deployment
  • Enhance system performance through Azure Log Analytics and additional monitoring tools
  • Work closely with development teams to align DevOps strategies with business objectives
  • Uphold security best practices and standards
  • Craft and sustain disaster recovery and fault-tolerant systems
  • Offer mentorship and leadership to junior DevOps team members
  • Keep abreast of new DevOps tools and technologies
  • Lead the troubleshooting and solving of system issues
Requirements
  • BA/BS Degree (4-year) in a relevant discipline
  • At least 7 years of related work experience in cloud-based DevOps
  • Prior leadership roles within a DevOps setting
  • Demonstrated expertise in Azure cloud services and infrastructure
  • Deep knowledge of DevOps principles including security, scalability, and reliability
  • Skilled in cloud-based software-defined networking design
  • Knowledgeable in fault-tolerant infrastructure design using regions and availability zones
  • Proficient in scripting languages such as Bash or PowerShell
  • Skilled in programming languages like JavaScript, Ruby, Python, PHP, or C#
  • Acquainted with real-time monitoring and analytics platforms like Azure Log Analytics or Splunk
  • Understanding of databases such as Microsoft SQL or MySQL
  • Practical experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or Azure DevOps
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies
  • Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
  • Results-oriented with dependable follow-through
  • Fluent in English with B2+ communication skills
Nice to have
  • Certifications in Azure or other cloud technologies
  • Experience with container orchestration technologies like Docker
  • Familiarity with additional monitoring tools such as New Relic or Datadog
Benefits
  • 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

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