Senior DevOps + Java Engineer

EPAM Systems; Polska; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior DevOps + Java Engineer to drive automation, deployment, and cloud operations in Azure. The role requires hands-on Kubernetes, Unix/Linux, Shell/Bash, and Python, with the ability to understand Java code when needed.

You'll build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automate deployment and monitoring, and ensure security and reliability across distributed environments. Collaboration and strong troubleshooting are essential in this fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of DevOps, SRE, or related experience.
• Hands-on with Azure cloud services for deployment and monitoring.
• Proficient in CI/CD, automation, and infrastructure as code.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Unix/Linux, and scripting (Shell/Bash).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable Azure deployments.
• Automate deployment, monitoring, and scaling of apps (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Manage Unix/Linux workloads and shell scripting tasks.
• Develop Python automation tools to support DevOps processes.
• Perform root-cause analysis for production and development environments.
• Ensure system reliability, performance, and security across environments.
• Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing with the team.

Skills

DevOps

SRE

Troubleshooting

Git & CI/CD

Java

Python scripting

Tools

Azure

Terraform

ARM/Bicep

Kubernetes

Docker

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior DevOps + Java Engineer who is also able to understand Java code if needed. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with both modern frameworks and legacy technologies, while also driving automation, deployment, and cloud operations in Azure. In addition to backend development, this role requires solid knowledge of Kubernetes, Unix systems, Shell/Bash, and Python, as well as strong troubleshooting skills to quickly analyze and resolve issues in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, ensuring reliable delivery to Azure
• Automate deployment, monitoring, and scaling of applications (App Services, Azure SQL, Kubernetes, Docker)
• Manage and optimize workloads on Unix/Linux environments, with scripting in Shell/Bash
• Develop automation tools and scripts in Python to support DevOps processes
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis for production and development environments
• Ensure system reliability, performance, and security across environments
• Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing with the team

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or related roles
• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services, including deployment and monitoring
• Strong background in DevOps practices: CI/CD, automation, infrastructure as code
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, ARM, Bicep or similar)
• Proficiency in Kubernetes for orchestration and scaling
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux systems, Shell/Bash scripting
• Knowledge of Python for automation and tooling
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with ability to debug across distributed systems
• Proficiency with Git and CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.)
• Proficiency in Java (8/11/17)
• Nice to have Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Ansible, Bicep)
• Experience setting up monitoring and logging (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Azure Monitor)