Lead DevOps Engineer

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

We are seeking a highly experienced, well-rounded Lead DevOps Engineer with deep expertise across the full software delivery lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on skills in cloud infrastructure, CI/CD automation, and security tooling, while also being an effective communicator who can bridge the gap between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders. This role thrives in Agile/Scrum environments and is comfortable owning end-to-end pipeline design and delivery.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver end-to-end CI/CD pipelines for enterprise-scale software delivery

Develop and maintain automation for enterprise server configuration and performance monitoring

Build and manage infrastructure-as-code solutions across cloud environments

Integrate security and quality gate tooling into build and deployment pipelines

Configure unit, integration, security, and E2E tests as pipeline quality gates

Manage software configuration and source control processes across development teams

Implement and maintain monitoring and observability solutions for enterprise systems

Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the full SDLC - from requirements gathering and design through deployment and application support

Communicate technical solutions effectively to both technical peers and non-technical stakeholders

Provide accurate estimates and deliver on commitments within Agile/Scrum teams

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent enterprise experience

8-12 years of professional experience as a Build or DevOps Engineer, including build automation, continuous integration, configuration management, and enterprise deployment

Background in Software Configuration Management (SCM) using GitHub

Expertise in CI/CD using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps (ADO), and Jenkins

Proficiency in cloud infrastructure with AWS (EC2, VPN, multi-zone, NAT Gateway, IAM, and networking concepts)

Skills in configuring security testing tools such as SonarQube, Dependabot, and CodeQL, as well as Invicti, Wiz, and Mend as part of build and deployment pipelines

Competency in monitoring tools, including Grafana and Prometheus

Expert-level knowledge of scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, and Python

Familiarity with both Linux and Windows environments

Understanding of computer science fundamentals and how to apply them in large-scale distributed systems

Showcase of Agile/Scrum experience with full SDLC understanding - requirements gathering, design and architecture, development, testing, deployment, and application support

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (B2 level), along with accurate estimation skills and the ability to explain technical solutions to non-technical audiences

Nice to have

Infrastructure automation tooling experience with Chef and Terraform

Working knowledge of Angular and .NET Core

Familiarity with C++

We offer

Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies

Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications

Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms

Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons

Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions

Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects

Focused individual development

Benefit package:

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Flexible benefits

Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)