Senior Cloud Engineer (GCP)

EPAM Systems Inc; Colombia; Remote; COP 90,000,000 - 150,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc. is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer with hands-on GCP experience to join our team in Colombia. You will design reliable, scalable data pipelines and support ingestion patterns for complex data systems.

You will onboard new sources, review pull requests, and support CI/CD processes while providing production support and incident handling to keep systems healthy. Strong Linux, Windows, and scripting skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Hands-on Google Cloud Platform experience for building and managing cloud infrastructure.
• Proficiency in Python and Bash for scripting and automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve data ingestion patterns to support reliable, scalable pipeline performance.
• Onboard new data sources, conduct pull request reviews, and provide CI/CD support.
• Provide production support and handle incident resolution to maintain system stability.
• Maintain monitoring, documentation, and onboarding processes for new engineers.
• Set up monitoring, alerting, and a pipeline status dashboard to improve visibility into system health.

Skills

GCP

Python

Bash

Linux administration

CI/CD tooling

English communication

Tools

Jenkins

Atlassian Bamboo

GitLab CI

Oracle RDBMS

MySQL

Terraform

Ansible

Chef

Puppet

SaltStack

Windows administration

Linux

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer with hands-on GCP experience to join our team. This role offers the chance to work on systems that directly support the reliability and scalability of our data infrastructure. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where engineering excellence and operational stability are top priorities. If you enjoy solving complex infrastructure challenges while contributing to a team that values continuous improvement, this position is a strong fitResponsibilitiesDesign and improve data ingestion patterns to support reliable, scalable pipeline performanceOnboard new data sources, conduct pull request reviews, and provide support for CI/CD processesProvide production support and handle incident resolution to maintain system stabilityMaintain monitoring practices, documentation, and support the onboarding process for new engineersSet up monitoring, alerting, and a pipeline status dashboard to improve visibility into system healthRequirementsA minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experienceHands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform for building and managing cloud-based infrastructureProficiency in Python and Bash for scripting and automating operational tasksSolid background in Linux administration for managing and maintaining server environmentsExperience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Atlassian Bamboo, or GitLab CI to support automated build and deployment pipelinesWorking knowledge of Oracle RDBMS for managing and querying relational databasesExperience with MySQL for relational database management and administrationFamiliarity with Windows administration for supporting and maintaining Windows-based systemsHands-on experience with Terraform for implementing Infrastructure as Code practicesExperience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or SaltStack to automate system configurationFluent English communication skills at a B1 level or higherNice to haveFamiliarity with Microsoft Azure for supporting or managing cloud infrastructure across multi-cloud environmentsWe offerInternational projects with top brandsWork with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peersHealthcare benefitsEmployee financial programsPaid time off and sick leaveUpskilling, reskilling and certification coursesUnlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ coursesGlobal career opportunitiesVolunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee GroupsAward-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedInEPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.