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.

Embrace the opportunity to join our remote team as a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer.

This role involves overseeing the migration process from one Kubernetes cluster to another while supporting a microservice-based application running on Kubernetes clusters. The position is ideal for a highly technical engineer with a wealth of experience in Azure DevOps and Kubernetes. This role provides a platform to significantly influence the design, development, and optimization of features in a vibrant Agile development environment.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the migration of the entire infrastructure (PROD/Non-PROD) and data to a new Kubernetes cluster with minimal downtime
• Upkeeping and enhancing the current infrastructure to ensure it remains current
• Safeguarding the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems
• Working in collaboration with Developers, Product and Program Management, and senior technical staff to deliver solutions centered around the customer
• Providing technical input for new feature requirements in partnership with business owners and architects
• Staying updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure continuous improvement
• Leading the implementation of solutions that align with business objectives
• Mentoring and guiding less experienced team members to enhance their skills and advance their careers
• Engaging in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to standards
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals

Requirements

• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in DevOps or related roles
• Solid experience with Azure DevOps and Kubernetes
• Proficiency in Kubernetes for managing containerized applications
• Practical experience with Linux for system administration and scripting purposes
• Understanding of Docker for containerizing applications
• Experience with a scripting language such as Bash, Python, or similar
• Expertise in cloud infrastructure, preferably Azure
• Experience with CI/CD for building and deploying applications
• Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English, at an upper-intermediate level or higher

Nice to have

• Experience with Apache Kafka, Couchbase, Jenkins, KeyCloak, and Helm charts
• Familiarity with Grafana, Prometheus, and Spinnaker

We offer

• Learning Culture - We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally
• Health Coverage - Health and wellness are important, that is why we have you and up to four family members in a premiere health plan. We have a couple of options, so you can choose what is best for you and your family
• Visual Benefit - Seeing your work for us would be a sight for sore eyes. We want your vision to always be at 100% which is why we offer up to $200.000 COP for any visual health expenses
• Life Insurance Plan - We have partnered with MetLife to offer a full-coverage Ife insurance plan. So, your family is covered, even if you are gone
• Medical Leave Coverage - We are one of the few companies that cover 100% of your medical leave, for up to 90 days. Your health is the most important thing to us
• Professional Growth Opportunities - We have designed a highly competitive and complete development process, where you will have all the tools to get where you have always wanted to be, personally and professionally
• Stock Option Purchase Plan - As an EPAMer you can be more than just an employee, you will also have the opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization
• Additional Income - Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways
• Community Benefit - You will be part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees, where you can learn, challenge yourself, stand out, and share your knowledge and experience with multicultural teams!