We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Site Reliability Engineer to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering and systems engineering, with a focus on reliability and scalability in cloud environments, specifically Azure.

Unlock the potential of remote work in Kazakhstan, giving you the flexibility to work from home or access our offices in Astana, Almaty or Karaganda.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain highly available and scalable systems across multi-region Azure cloud architectures
• Ensure disaster recovery plans are in place and tested regularly
• Configure and enhance monitoring and alerting processes using Prometheus, Grafana, Alertmanager, and OpsGenie
• Develop dashboards to visualize system performance and reliability metrics
• Utilize Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and management
• Implement best practices for continuous deployment and infrastructure changes
• Work closely with the development team to support ongoing development efforts
• Communicate with the customer’s DevOps team to elaborate on requirements and collaborate on implementations
• Enhance release management and CI/CD processes using Jenkins
• Improve system security based on recommendations from the security team
• Write and test runbooks to streamline operational tasks and incident response
• Manage and optimize services running on Kubernetes, Docker/Linux environments
• Handle data persistence using Cosmos DB (Mongo API & SQL API) and MS SQL Server
• Work with messaging systems like RabbitMQ, Kafka, and EventHub
• Utilize Azure Networking for secure and efficient communication

Requirements

• 5+ years experience as a DevOps or SRE engineer
• Proven experience with multi-region Azure cloud architectures
• Proficiency in Kubernetes and containerization technologies
• Strong knowledge of Cosmos DB (both Mongo API & SQL API) and MS SQL Server
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Alertmanager, OpsGenie
• Experience with .NET Core and ASP.NET Core applications
• Competency in Docker and Linux environments
• Expertise in Terraform for infrastructure as code
• Experience with CI/CD tools
• Solid understanding of Azure Networking concepts
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong self-motivation and ability to self-manage tasks and projects

Nice to have

• Experience with Azure IoT Hub and EventHub

We offer

• We connect like-minded people: :
  • Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
  • Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
  • Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
  • Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
  • Corporate and social events
• We invest in your growth: :
  • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
  • Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, O'Reilly
  • Free English classes with certified teachers
  • Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language
• We cover it all: :
  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
  • Medical & family care package
  • Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
  • Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
  • Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

EPAM is a team of technologists and innovators united by a passion for technology. In Kazakhstan, we operate across all cities with offices in Astana, Almaty, and Karaganda and work with the world's leading companies from different industries. In 2023, EPAM received the Export Excellence Award at the esteemed Digital Bridge Awards, showcasing our commitment to excellence and innovation.