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We're on the lookout for a Lead DevOps Engineer to join our remote team, the chosen candidate will enable optimization of our Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
This role encompasses the design, implementation, and upkeep of our Azure environment, thus safeguarding optimal performance and security. The engineer will collaborate with our development and operations teams, deploying and managing cloud-based applications using Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm. Automating tasks and processes with Terraform, Bash, Ruby, and Python will be crucial along this path.
Responsibilities
- Maintenance and implementation of our Microsoft Azure infrastructure to back our cloud-based applications
- Deployment, administration, and scaling of containerized applications leveraging Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm
- Automation of tasks and processes through Terraform, Bash, Ruby, and Python
- Team collaboration to ensure seamless deployment and operation of cloud-based applications
- Ensuring high availability, performance, and security of our Azure surroundings
- Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for efficient application deployment
- Observing and troubleshooting issues in the Azure environment utilizing Prometheus and Grafana
- Mentorship and leadership for junior DevOps engineers within the team
Requirements
- Over 5 years of DevOps experience, with a focus on Azure infrastructure
- Proven track record in team leadership and management of developers, with successful project outcomes
- Expertise in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools including Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation
- Proficiency in shell scripting using Bash plus either Ruby or Python
- Experience with GitOps and CI/CD pipelines
- Capability in monitoring and logging, with tools like Prometheus and Grafana
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
- Superb communication skills in English, at an Upper-Intermediate level or higher
Nice to have
- Familiarity with machine learning and data analytics technologies
- Experience with PowerShell scripting
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