Senior DevOps Engineer

Microsoft Azure, Apache Kafka, Couchbase, Docker, Grafana, Jenkins, KeyCloak, Kubernetes, Linux, Prometheus, Spinnaker

Join our team as a remote Senior DevOps Engineer within a dynamic and rapidly growing company that is at the forefront of innovation in the cloud industry. We are actively seeking a highly technical and hands-on DevOps engineer to drive the migration process from one Kubernetes cluster to another and support our microservice-based application running on Kubernetes clusters. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the current infrastructure and keeping it up to date, including Nginx Ingress, Elasticsearch, Kibana, Keycloak, and more. You will collaborate closely with development peers, product leadership, and other technical staff to create innovative and impactful solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead the migration process from one Kubernetes cluster to another, ensuring smooth and efficient transition without significant downtime
Maintain and improve the current infrastructure, including Nginx Ingress, Elasticsearch, Kibana, Keycloak, and more
Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of systems running on Kubernetes clusters
Collaborate with Developers, Product and Program Management, and senior technical staff to deliver customer-centric solutions.
Provide technical input for new feature requirements, partnering with business owners and architects
Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for efficient software delivery
Create and manage Helm charts for every microservice
Ensure continuous improvement by staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies
Mentor and guide less experienced team members, helping them enhance their skills and grow their careers
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals
Actively contribute to architectural and technical discussions

Requirements

At least 3+ years of experience in DevOps role with strong experience in Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, and Docker
Proficient in Bash, Python, or similar scripting languages for automation
Expertise in CI/CD, using tools such as Jenkins, Spinnaker, and Git
Experience with Linux for system administration and scripting purposes
Deep understanding of Kubernetes, including experience in migration, deployment, and scaling of applications
Familiarity with Apache Kafka for data streaming
Experience with Couchbase databases and Kubernetes Operators for database management
Expertise in Grafana and Prometheus for monitoring and observability purposes
Experience with KeyCloak for authentication and authorization purposes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues
Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English, at an upper-intermediate level or higher

Nice to have

Experience with Spinnaker for deployment automation
Knowledge of Loki for log analysis and monitoring

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
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