Senior DevOps Engineer

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

Join our remote team as a Senior DevOps Engineer and take charge of driving the migration process from one Kubernetes cluster to another while supporting our microservice-based application running on Kubernetes clusters. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring a smooth migration of the whole infrastructure (PROD/Non-PROD) and data to a new Kubernetes cluster without significant downtime. You will also be responsible for maintaining and improving the current infrastructure and keeping it up to date. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex and challenging projects in an innovative and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Drive the migration process from one Kubernetes cluster to another
Ensure a smooth migration of the whole infrastructure (PROD/Non-PROD) and data to a new Kubernetes cluster without significant downtime
Maintain and improve the current infrastructure and keep it up to date
Ensure the availability, scalability, and reliability of the microservice-based application 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
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
Participate in code reviews, ensuring code quality and adherence to standards
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, Site Reliability Engineering or similar roles
Expertise in setting up and managing Kubernetes clusters
Good working knowledge in Linux and Docker for system administration and containerization
Strong scripting skills using Bash, Python, or similar scripting languages
Experience in Cloud-based infrastructure, preferably Microsoft Azure
Experience in CI/CD using Jenkins, Spinnaker, and Git for version control, integration, and deployment
Experience with Apache Kafka, Couchbase, and Helm for building scalable and high-performance applications
Knowledge of Grafana, Prometheus, and Loki for monitoring and logging purposes
Familiarity with KeyCloak for identity and access management
Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English, at an upper-intermediate level or higher

Nice to have

Experience with Spinnaker, Grafana, Prometheus, and Loki is a plus

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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