EPAM Systems
Lead DevOps Engineer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Georgia, Belarus, Armenia
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Devops
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 5+ years of experience in DevOps or Platform Engineering roles
- Expertise in Infrastructure as Code with Terraform / OpenTofu
- Background in Configuration as Code with Ansible
- Proficiency in Azure networking and services: VNets, Application Gateway, WAF, Azure Firewall, NSGs, Subnets, Route Tables, App Services, Container Apps, Function Apps
- Knowledge of Azure Databases: Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure Postgres
- Skills in Containers & Kubernetes: Kubernetes / AKS provisioning, cluster management, ops dashboards, Docker
- Familiarity with CI/CD using Azure DevOps (ADO) pipeline automation and integration
- English proficiency at B2 level or higher
Full description
We are seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to spearhead the design, implementation, and delivery of a Unified Automation Platform. This role will lead the technical direction across Backstage developer portal capabilities, infrastructure automation, cloud (Azure & VMware) provisioning, security integration, and observability. The ideal candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership to drive Platform Engineering and self-service automation at enterprise scale.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of an internal developer platform using Backstage (Software Catalog, Scaffolder, TechDocs, Search)
- Establish multi-tenancy models with org hierarchy and granular RBAC beyond basic authentication
- Integrate Azure DevOps (ADO) for CI/CD pipelines, announcements, and notifications
- Define golden path templates and self-service workflows for development teams
- Architect and deliver Infrastructure as Code using Terraform/OpenTofu and Configuration as Code using Ansible
- Implement GitOps workflows for continuous deployment and drift management
- Automate provisioning and management of Azure services: VNets, Application Gateway, WAF, Azure Firewall, NSGs, App Services, Container Apps, Function Apps, and databases (Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Postgres)
- Lead Kubernetes (AKS) provisioning, cluster management, and operational dashboards
- Build and maintain image factory pipelines for VM and container golden images
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in DevOps or Platform Engineering roles
- Expertise in Infrastructure as Code with Terraform / OpenTofu
- Background in Configuration as Code with Ansible
- Proficiency in Azure networking and services: VNets, Application Gateway, WAF, Azure Firewall, NSGs, Subnets, Route Tables, App Services, Container Apps, Function Apps
- Knowledge of Azure Databases: Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure Postgres
- Skills in Containers & Kubernetes: Kubernetes / AKS provisioning, cluster management, ops dashboards, Docker
- Familiarity with CI/CD using Azure DevOps (ADO) pipeline automation and integration
- English proficiency at B2 level or higher
Benefits
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