What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead DevOps Engineer position at EPAM Systems?
We are seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer with a strong cloud migration experience to support the transition of existing systems to modern cloud environments. This role will focus on planning, executing, and optimizing infrastructure and application migration while ensuring minimal disruption and high reliability.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and support migration of on-premise or legacy systems to Azure and AWS
- Design and implement scalable, secure cloud infrastructure aligned with migration goals
- Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines to support post-migration delivery
- Define and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM, or Bicep
- Work closely with engineering and architecture teams to plan migration strategies (rehost, replatform, refactor)
- Ensure system stability, performance and security during and after migration
- Manage containerization and orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes where applicable
- Set up monitoring, logging and alerting for migrated environments
- Identify risks, troubleshoot migration issues and ensure smooth cutover processes
Requirements
- 7 years of experience in DevOps / SRE roles
- Proven experience in cloud migration projects (on-prem to Azure/AWS)
- Strong hands-on expertise with AWS
- Experience with large-scale or enterprise migrations
- Solid experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM/Bicep)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
- Proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes
- Strong scripting skills (Bash, PowerShell, Python)
- Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Azure Monitor)
- Good understanding of networking, security and system architecture
We offer
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
- Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
- Accident Insurance
- Employee Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, 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.
Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAM
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
EPAM will not provide new H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates with existing transferable H-1B status may be considered.