Lead Cloud DevOps Engineer

We are looking for a Lead Cloud DevOps Engineer, a technician with a good understanding of Agile and ITIL processes, who can act as a coach for our DevOps team junior members. Your role will involve crafting, strategizing, and executing tasks.

Moreover, you'll be integral in spearheading strategic endeavors like establishing high-availability application environments, conducting disaster recovery assessments, and facilitating the seamless onboarding of new clientele.
Experience the freedom of remote work from anywhere in Kyrgyzstan, whether it's the comfort of your home or our modern office in Bishkek.

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Responsibilities

• Lead the multi-tenant project as the Lead Cloud DevOps Engineer
• Instruct and coach junior members of the DevOps team
• Design, plan, and engineer tasks for the team
• Participate in strategic activities such as setting up the environment for high availability applications and conducting disaster recovery testing
• Participate in the onboarding of new customers
• Ensuring security by design and adhering to the principle of least privilege
• Comply with CSTR, Cloud Platform & Engineering standards

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Azure Cloud and AKS, with strong skills in Azure DevOps
• Proven track record of leading and mentoring a team of engineers
• Proficiency in Terraform
• Knowledge of DevOps tools and in-depth understanding of DevOps practices
• Python skills would be advantageous
• Deep understanding of network scale and security scopes
• A good understanding of Agile and ITIL processes
• Ability to work in Central European Time (CET) hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal (Upper-Intermediate Level)

Nice to have

• Basic understanding of AWS and GCP

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
• We cover it all::
  • 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
  • Discounts for fitness clubs and sports programs
  • Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

EPAM Kyrgyzstan is a team of technologists and innovators united by a passion for technology. In 2022, we opened our first office in Bishkek that works with the world's leading companies across many different industries. EPAM builds a continuously learning organization and helps its employees reach their full potential and achieve their professional goals through learning. Our agile methodologies, client collaboration frameworks, engineering excellence programs, and hybrid teams offer many career paths and development opportunities.