Lead Data DevOps - MLOps Expertise

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 skilled and driven Lead Data DevOps Engineer with strong MLOps expertise to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of data engineering, automation in data pipelines, and operationalizing machine learning models. The role requires a collaborative professional capable of designing, deploying, and managing scalable data and ML pipelines that align with business goals.

• Develop, deploy, and manage CI/CD pipelines for data integration and machine learning model deployment
• Implement and maintain infrastructure for data processing and model training using cloud-based tools and services
• Automate data validation, transformation, and workflow orchestration processes
• Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and product teams to ensure seamless integration of ML models into production
• Optimize model serving and monitoring to enhance performance and reliability
• Maintain data versioning, lineage tracking, and reproducibility of ML experiments
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve deployment processes, scalability, and infrastructure resilience
• Ensure robust security measures are in place to protect data integrity and compliance with regulations
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the data and ML pipeline lifecycle

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in Data DevOps, MLOps, or related roles
• Strong proficiency in cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
• Expertise in containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Hands-on experience with data processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, Databricks)
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, with knowledge of data manipulation and ML libraries (e.g., Pandas, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions)
• Experience with version control tools (e.g., Git) and MLOps platforms (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow)
• Strong understanding of monitoring, logging, and alerting systems (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and documentation skills

• Experience with DataOps concepts and tools (e.g., Airflow, dbt)
• Knowledge of data governance and tools like Collibra
• Familiarity with Big Data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Hive)
• Certifications in cloud platforms or data engineering

• 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.)