Lead Site Reliability Engineer (Azure)

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 skilled and experienced Lead Site Reliability Engineer with a focus on Azure environments to join our team.

In this crucial role, you will leverage your expertise to enhance the reliability and scalability of our cloud-based platforms, ensuring efficient operation and optimal performance. This position involves collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to migrate existing services to the OpenShift platform and make our infrastructure Cloud agnostic. As a leader, you ll guide your team in creating resilient systems and processes that support both internal and external customers relying on our desktop applications and services.

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Responsibilities

• Oversee migration of services to OpenShift and work towards making our infrastructure Cloud agnostic
• Run pipelines using Azure DevOps for environment configuration and application deployment
• Leverage Python, bash, and PowerShell to automate routine and complex tasks
• Implement and manage Kubernetes and container-based environments
• Monitor cloud resources efficiently and improve system performance in line with SLI metrics
• Debug and resolve operational issues swiftly and effectively
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure system reliability and security
• Mentor team members and lead by example in maintaining best practices for site reliability
• Continuously assess, improve and optimize existing system architecture and applications
• Stay up-to-date with technological advancements and integrate innovative tools and techniques

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer with a development background
• 1+ years of relevant leadership experience
• Proficiency in Linux and Docker with hands-on experience in Kubernetes
• Capability to use at least one of the following scripting languages: Python, Bash, PowerShell
• Background in infrastructure management including networking and operating systems
• Familiarity with monitoring tools in cloud environments and understanding of SLI concepts
• Familiarity with Azure and/or GCP as cloud service providers

Nice to have

• Experience working with Windows
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, particularly Azure DevOps
• Understanding of Istio and GitOps tools like ArgoCD

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.)