DevOps Team Lead

EPAM Systems; Turkey; On-site; TRY 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous upskilling

Private health insurance

Mentoring programs

Professional development support

Learning platforms access

English courses

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc is seeking an experienced DevOps Team Lead to drive a MaaS platform on Microsoft Azure. You will oversee infrastructure, CI/CD, and operational aspects, managing a team of 4 DevOps specialists and shaping containerized deployments using Docker and AKS.

The role emphasizes IaC with Terraform/ARM templates, scripting (Python/PowerShell/Bash), and monitoring with Datadog and Azure Monitor, while optimizing cloud costs and performance. English proficiency required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of DevOps experience with Azure cloud engineering.
• Leadership experience leading a small team.
• Hands-on with Docker and Kubernetes (AKS) in production.
• Proficient in automation scripting (Python/PowerShell/Bash).
• IaC tooling with Terraform and ARM templates; GitLab familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee infrastructure, CI/CD, and operations for the MaaS platform.
• Manage a team of 4 DevOps specialists.
• Design infrastructure solutions on Azure.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
• Automate operational tasks with Python/PowerShell; monitor with Datadog and Azure Monitor.

Skills

DevOps leadership

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes (AKS)

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Terraform

ARM templates

Azure Monitor

Datadog

GitLab

IAM security

Networking security

Tools

Terraform

AKS

ARM templates

Datadog

Azure Monitor

GitLab

Job description

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Team Lead to join a project focused on building a Modeling-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform on Microsoft Azure to standardize the financial model lifecycle. The platform will streamline the development, validation, deployment, and monitoring of financial models, making the process faster, more efficient, and cost-effective.ResponsibilitiesOversee infrastructure, CI/CD, and operational aspects of the complex projectManage a team of 4 DevOps specialistsProvide Release Manager supportDesign infrastructure technical solutionsTake ownership of managing features end-to-endImplement and maintain Azure cloud infrastructureDevelop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated application deploymentUse Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and ARM templatesWork with Azure Kubernetes and Docker for containerization and orchestrationOptimize cloud resources for cost, efficiency, and performanceAutomate operational tasks using Python/PowerShellRequirements5+ years of experience in DevOps practices and Azure Cloud engineeringAt least 1 year of relevant leadership experienceBackground in CI/CD pipelines, automation, and configuration management using GitLabHands-on expertise in Docker and Kubernetes (AKS) for containerized applicationsProficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automationFamiliarity with monitoring and logging tools like Datadog and Azure MonitorSolid understanding of cloud networking, security best practices, and IAM policiesSkills in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and ARM templatesEnglish proficiency at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higherNice to haveKnowledge of DatabricksExperience with MLOpsFamiliarity with Microsoft FabricWe offerCONTINUOUS UPSKILLING, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENTDiversity of tasks and projectsAssessment center for objective review of competency levelPersonal development planMentoring programs and leadership developmentCertification and professional development supportAccess to learning platforms including more than 2,500 internal coursesEnglish courses taught by certified teachersCORPORATE BENEFITSExtra leave daysReferral bonusesCOMPENSATION PACKAGECompetitive compensation paid in USDRegular salary and performance reviewsMEDICAL & HEALTHCAREPrivate health insuranceWell-being eventsWORKING ENVIRONMENTRecreation areas and kitchensTea, coffee and snacksSports equipment and game consolesIT EquipmentMicrosoft’s Software Assurance Home Use Program (HUP)Please note that our Talent Attraction Team reviews applications and CVs submitted in English.EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.