Senior DevOps Engineer - Kubernetes & Azure Cloud

EPAM Systems, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. is hiring to design, build, and scale robust cloud infrastructure across our organization in New York.

You will architect end-to-end CI/CD pipelines with GitLab, optimize Kubernetes environments with Helm and Istio, and automate infrastructure deployment using Python and Terraform. You will also manage Azure cloud services (AKS, VNet, Key Vault) and implement comprehensive monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana to ensure reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Strong Python for scripting and infra tooling.
• Kubernetes expertise with cluster mgmt, Helm, and Istio.
• GitLab CI/CD experience with multi-stage pipelines.
• Azure cloud services: AKS, DevOps, VNet, Key Vault.
• Terraform for IaC; monitoring with Prometheus/Grafana.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain end-to-end CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage production-grade Kubernetes clusters and Istio config.
• Develop Python automation to streamline provisioning and deployment workflows.
• Architect and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure (AKS, networking, IAM/RBAC).
• Implement monitoring/observability to identify bottlenecks and risks.

Skills

Python scripting

Kubernetes cluster management

GitLab CI/CD

Istio service mesh

Terraform

Prometheus/Grafana

Shell scripting

Tools

AKS

Azure DevOps

Virtual Networks

Key Vault

Helm charts

Job description

Join our team to architect and scale resilient cloud infrastructure that powers mission-critical applications. You'll design robust CI/CD pipelines, optimize Kubernetes environments, and drive automation strategies that directly impact deployment speed, system reliability, and engineering efficiency across the organization.Join EPAM to engineer solutions that matter. From AI to cloud transformation, you'll collaborate with top-tier innovators, gain autonomy to explore your ideas, and grow your skills in a culture built for tech excellence.Req.#1055226938ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain end-to-end CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, focusing on speed, reliability, and scalabilityManage and optimize production-grade Kubernetes clusters, including Helm chart development and Istio service mesh configurationDevelop Python-based automation scripts and tooling to streamline infrastructure provisioning and deployment workflowsArchitect and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure, including AKS, networking, IAM/RBAC, and storage solutionsTroubleshoot complex pod orchestration, networking, and pipeline issues to minimize downtime and ensure system stabilityImplement monitoring and observability practices to proactively identify performance bottlenecks and infrastructure risksRequirementsStrong proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, and building infrastructure toolingExpert-level knowledge of Kubernetes, including cluster management, Helm charts, and service mesh technologies like IstioHands-on experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with a strong focus on reliabilityDeep expertise in GitLab CI/CD, including multi-stage pipelines, templates, and pipeline-as-code practicesSolid experience of Azure cloud services such as AKS, Azure DevOps, Virtual Networks, and Key VaultExperience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana), and shell scripting is a plusWe offerMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)Employee Assistance ProgramUnlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutionsMatched 401(k) Retirement Savings PlanPaid Time OffLegal Plan and Identity Theft ProtectionAccident InsuranceEmployee DiscountsPet InsuranceEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramEPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAMThis posting includes a good faith range of the salary EPAM would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. The range provided reflects base salary only. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, experience, credentials, education, training; the demand for the role; and overall business and labor market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: $135,000 - $145,000. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.EPAM will not provide new H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates with existing transferable H-1B status may be considered.