Lead System Engineer

EPAM Systems; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc. is seeking a Lead System Engineer to drive cloud infrastructure, reliability, and DevOps strategies. You will design scalable, secure, and fault-tolerant systems while championing modern cloud engineering practices.

You will collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams, mentor engineers, and translate complex requirements into automated infrastructure using Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and robust monitoring across multiple regions.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in a related field.
• 4–6 years in system engineering, cloud infra or DevOps.
• Experience with AWS and Azure DevOps toolchains.
• Solid understanding of DevOps fundamentals (security, scalability, reliability).
• Hands-on Kubernetes setup, configuration, deployment.

Responsibilities

• Design and build cloud-based, fault-tolerant infrastructure across regions.
• Lead DevOps operations and CI/CD pipelines with modern tools.
• Oversee networking, security, and monitoring for reliability.
• Collaborate with Agile teams, mentor members, and drive deliverables.
• Develop automation scripts using Bash/PowerShell and scripting languages.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure

DevOps

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Automation

Bash

PowerShell

Python

Education

BA/BS Degree

Tools

CircleCI

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

AWS CodePipeline

Git

Job description

We are seeking a Lead System Engineer to drive our cloud infrastructure, reliability, and DevOps strategies. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in designing scalable, secure, and fault-tolerant systems while championing modern cloud engineering best practices. We are looking for a collaborative, results-driven technical leader who thrives in an Agile environment and excels at translating complex requirements into robust, automated infrastructure. Req.#1116487664

Responsibilities

Cloud & Infrastructure Architecture: Design and build cloud-based software-defined networking, fault-tolerant infrastructure, and multi-region/availability zone strategies DevOps & CI/CD Leadership: Implement, maintain, and scale cloud-based DevOps operations, utilizing modern CI/CD tools (e.g., CircleCI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or AWS CodePipeline) Containerization & Orchestration: Lead Kubernetes setup, configuration, deployment, and management across environments Automation & Scripting: Write robust automation scripts using Bash or PowerShell, and develop application or automation components in at least one programming language (JavaScript, Ruby, Python, PHP, or C#) Monitoring & Analytics: Configure and maintain unified, real-time monitoring and analytics platforms (such as Azure Log Analytics, Google StackDriver / Operations Suite, New Relic, Splunk, or Datadog) to ensure system reliability and observability Database & Security Management: Oversee and optimize Microsoft SQL or MySQL databases, ensuring top-tier security, scalability, and performance in alignment with DevOps fundamentals Collaboration & Delivery: Work closely with cross-functional Agile teams in a highly collaborative environment, driving technical decisions, mentoring team members, and maintaining reliable follow-through on project deliverables

Requirements

Education: BA/BS Degree (4-year minimum) 4–6 years of related work experience in system engineering, cloud infrastructure, or DevOps Experience with AWS and Azure DevOps toolchains and cloud services Solid understanding of DevOps fundamentals (security, scalability, and reliability) Demonstrated ability to design and create cloud-based software-defined networking Familiarity with fault-tolerant infrastructure designs, including the use of multi-region architectures and availability zones Hands-on experience with Kubernetes setup, configuration, and deployment Scripting languages: Bash or PowerShell Programming languages: Experience in at least one of JavaScript, Ruby, Python, PHP, or C# Real-time monitoring & analytics tools (Azure Log Analytics, Google StackDriver / Operations Suite, New Relic, Splunk, or Datadog) Database experience with Microsoft SQL or MySQL CI/CD tools (CircleCI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or AWS CodePipeline) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong analytical, decision-making, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills Results-driven mindset with reliable follow-through and eagerness to work in a collaborative team environment within an Agile workflow