Application Operations Manager

EPAM Systems Inc; Comunidad de Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

EPAM Employees Stock Purchase Plan

100% paid sick leave

Referral Program

Professional certification

Language courses

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc in Madrid is seeking an Application Operations Manager to oversee cloud migration and CI/CD transformation in a hybrid role based in Madrid city center.

You will lead migration of applications to cloud infrastructure, drive CI/CD pipelines, collaborate with development teams, and ensure security and compliance while improving developer experience. If you thrive in a dynamic financial services environment, join EPAM to shape private banking technology in Spain.

Qualifications

• Experience in application operations or IT service management.
• Strong background in Java or .NET and SQL databases.
• Hands-on with CI/CD tools and cloud-native development.
• Experience in DevOps practices and platform automation.
• Ability to communicate in English at professional level.

Responsibilities

• Operate IT services end-to-end within defined SLAs and monitor dependencies.
• Serve as the primary operations contact for inquiries and lifecycle issues.
• Drive re-platforming and migration of apps to cloud infrastructure.
• Lead migration of CI/CD pipelines to GitLab per platform requirements.
• Collaborate with development teams to enable DevOps and cloud-native development.
• Improve developer experience with templates, docs and training materials.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise controls and secure-by-design principles.
• Coordinate operational tasks across environments and teams.
• Monitor service availability and performance to maintain reliability.

Skills

CI/CD automation

Cloud platforms

Kubernetes & Docker

Git & version control

Observability tools

IaC tooling

English fluency

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Octopus Deploy

Kubernetes

Job description

Every migration to the cloud exposes the limits of legacy systems and the pressure to modernize without disruption. The Application Operations Manager role in Madrid sits at the intersection of cloud migration and CI/CD transformation, where the stakes are high for reliability and compliance. The challenge is to keep services running smoothly while guiding teams through new platforms and automation standards. You shape how development teams adapt to cloud-native practices and continuous delivery. The person in this role decides how confidently the organization moves forward with each platform change.This is a hybrid role based in Madrid's city center, ideal for those eager to thrive in a dynamic environment and make a significant impact in private banking technology. Join EPAM and contribute to shaping the future of financial services in Spain!ResponsibilitiesOperate IT services end-to-end within defined SLAs while tracking and understanding service dependenciesServe as the primary point of contact for operations, support, maintenance and service lifecycle inquiriesDrive re-platforming and migration of applications to cloud infrastructure following enterprise and security standardsLead migration of CI/CD pipelines from Bitbucket or Jenkins to GitLab in alignment with platform requirementsCollaborate closely with development teams to enable DevOps practices, CI/CD automation and cloud-native developmentImprove developer experience by creating templates, documentation and training materials that simplify platform adoptionEnsure adherence to enterprise compliance controls and secure-by-design principlesCoordinate operational tasks and troubleshoot complex system issues across environmentsPartner with cross-functional stakeholders to align operational readiness with business objectivesMonitor service availability and performance to maintain high standards of reliabilityRequirementsProven experience in application operations, IT service management or engineering leadershipStrong background in programming languages including Java or .NET (C#)Practical experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab, Jenkins or Azure DevOpsHands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies like Kubernetes, Docker and HelmProficiency working with relational databases such as Oracle and PostgreSQLExperience with observability and monitoring tools including Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace or SplunkFamiliarity with cloud platforms, with preference for Azure as well as experience with AWS or GCPKnowledge of deployment tools and Infrastructure-as-Code principles such as Terraform or Octopus DeployStrong command of Git for version control and collaborationBusiness fluency in English, both oral and writtenNice to haveFluent Spanish and German language skillsStrong experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash or Python for automationUnderstanding of networking principles including ingress controllers and load balancersExperience in business analysis and agile project methodologiesWe offerPrivate health insuranceEPAM Employees Stock Purchase Plan100% paid sick leaveReferral ProgramProfessional certificationLanguage coursesEPAM is a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company with 61,700+ EPAMers in 55+ countries and regions. Since 1993, our multidisciplinary teams have been helping make the future real for our clients and communities around the world. In 2018, we opened an office in Spain that quickly grew to over 1,450 EPAMers distributed between the offices in Málaga, Madrid and Cáceres as well as remotely across the country. Here you will collaborate with multinational teams, contribute to numerous innovative projects, and have an opportunity to learn and grow continuously.Why Join EPAMWORK AND LIFE BALANCE. Enjoy more of your personal time with flexible work options, 24 working days of annual leave and paid time off for numerous public holidays.CONTINUOUS LEARNING CULTURE. Craft your personal Career Development Plan to align with your learning objectives. Take advantage of internal training, mentorship, sponsored certifications and LinkedIn courses.CLEAR AND DIFFERENT CAREER PATHS. Grow in engineering or managerial direction to become a People Manager, in-depth technical specialist, Solution Architect, or Project/Delivery Manager.STRONG PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY. Join a global EPAM community of highly skilled experts and connect with them to solve challenges, exchange ideas, share expertise and make friends.