Are you an experienced cloud professional with a strong understanding of DevOps tools such as Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Containers and CI/CD? Do you thrive in leading projects and imparting your knowledge to both colleagues and clients? If so, EPAM Netherlands offers you a magnificent opportunity to be part of our team of Cloud Engineers.

At EPAM, we're looking for a Lead Systems Engineer to work collaboratively on client projects across diverse verticals, including FinTech, Big Tech, Life Sciences, Media and Entertainment, among others. This role invites you to contribute significantly to our projects while continually enhancing your expertise through our comprehensive learning ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and management of cloud resources and services with a focus on Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Develop and maintain continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub or GitLab
• Write and maintain high-quality, reusable code and manage configurations through scripting languages such as Python, Bash or PowerShell
• Configure, monitor and maintain cost-effective, scalable and resilient cloud solutions
• Ensure compliance with client security, quality, scalability, resiliency and regulatory standards
• Create clear, comprehensive technical support documentation, reusable assets and guidance materials
• Provide technical direction for DevOps initiatives across different solution groups and third-party vendors
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and resolve issues
• Demonstrate a proactive mindset and a strong desire to learn and explore new technologies, including GenAI, LLM and Copilots

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in engineering roles with a focus on cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP or Azure
• Expertise in tools like Terraform, ARM Templates, Pulumi or Bicep for managing cloud infrastructure
• Proficiency in scripting languages, preferably Python, Bash or PowerShell, to automate tasks and manage configurations
• Practical knowledge of DevOps practices across the full stack (database, services, code, deployment and monitoring) within cloud environments
• Experience with container technologies and orchestration tools, including Docker, Kubernetes and Helm
• Proven experience in using CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub or GitLab
• Strong ability to work with developers, architects and project managers to identify and resolve bottlenecks, improve application performance and ensure smooth deployments
• Fluent English communication skills

Nice to have

• Having regular developer experience
• Understanding of Cloud best practices established in the market, such as Cloud Adoption Framework and Well Architected Framework
• Ability to identify opportunities, propose and implement changes or improvements in current process

We offer

• 26 paid holiday days
• Pension plan scheme
• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Commuting to work - costs reimbursement
• Laptop + corporate simcard + corporate mobile device (subject to certain eligibility requirements)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Corporate Programs including Employee Referral Program with rewards
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, over 22,000 courses on LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more
• *All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements