Lead DevOps Engineer

Epam Systems — Lithuania · Posted ~3 weeks ago

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Skills

DevOps Elastic Stack Kubernetes Infrastructure as Code CI/CD Monitoring Telemetry Infrastructure automation Production infrastructure Security High availability Performance optimization Elastic Enterprise Elastic SIEM

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

Take ownership of scalable infrastructure and observability platforms as a Lead DevOps Engineer. You will operate search and telemetry infrastructure, manage production Kubernetes clusters, build Infrastructure-as-Code automation, maintain CI/CD pipelines, and strengthen reliability, security, and performance across the organization.

Highlights

Lead a technically advanced DevOps function with ownership of observability, container orchestration, infrastructure automation, delivery pipelines, reliability, security, and performance. The position supports remote work from anywhere in the country.

Description

We are looking for an experienced Lead DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and operate scalable infrastructure and observability platforms. In this role, you will take ownership of our Elastic Stack environments, Kubernetes clusters, and automation pipelines, driving reliability, security, and performance across the organization. Feel free to work remotely from anywhere across Lithuania or connect with colleagues at our Vilnius and Kaunas offices. Responsibilities Set up, configure, and operate Elastic Clusters to ensure high availability and performanceManage the Elastic Stack with a focus on ingestion pipelines and datastoresImplement monitoring and telemetry collection using Elastic EnterpriseDeploy and maintain Kubernetes clusters supporting production workloadsDesign and implement automation following Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principlesBuild and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline software deliveryConfigure and maintain Elastic SIEM for security event monitoringAdminister and automate Linux environments at scaleImplement application and user security using LDAP, SAML2, OIDC, and OAuth2Manage secrets and sensitive configurations through HashiCorp Vault EnterpriseCollaborate with development teams using distributed version control systems such as GitLab Requirements 5+ years of professional experience in IT operations, software, or infrastructure engineeringAt least 1 year of relevant leadership experienceExpertise in the Elastic Stack, including Elasticsearch, Kibana, and LogstashProficiency in Kubernetes cluster deployment and operationsSkills in Infrastructure as Code development and maintenanceBackground in setting up and operating Elastic Clusters, ingestion pipelines, and datastoresCompetency in monitoring and telemetry collection with Elastic Enterprise and Elastic SIEMKnowledge of programming and scripting languages such as Go, Shell, and AnsibleFamiliarity with Terraform for infrastructure provisioningUnderstanding of Linux automation and administrationCapability to implement authentication and authorization using LDAP, SAML2, and OIDC/OAuth2Qualifications in secret management tools such as HashiCorp VaultShowcase of experience with Kibana UI and Kibana AlertProficiency in English at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher Nice to have Familiarity with Argo CD for GitOps-based deploymentsExperience with Red Hat OpenShiftKnowledge of OTel Collector and Elastic SecurityUnderstanding of common storage technologies such as CEPH, S3, and XFSFluency in German We offer Engineering Heritage: Best-in-class experts sharing a culture of engineering excellence and tackling complex engineering challenges for over 30 yearsAdvanced Tech Stack: Innovative projects where you can apply or enhance your expertise in Cloud, Data, AI, and other emerging technologiesWorld-Class Clients: Work closely with 340+ of the Forbes Global 2000 on creating disruptive solutions that make a global impactProfessional Growth: Exceptional support for career development with comprehensive resources for upskilling or reskilling in pioneering practicesGenAI Community: Strong AI competencies with 600+ experts across 55+ locations driving GenAI-enabled transformation journeysEntrepreneurial Culture: If you're passionate and dedicated to improving business transformation, we provide the support you need to bring your ideas to lifeHybrid Setup: The flexibility to work from any location in Lithuania, whether it's your home or our dynamic offices in Vilnius and KaunasOther Benefits: Additional vacation and trust days, private health insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more Salary range €4.8K-€6.7K gross, based on your experience and interview results. EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. For over 30 years, our team has helped leading brands navigate the waves of digital transformation, building solutions that help them stay competitive through constant market disruption.With offices in 55+ countries, EPAM has grown in Lithuania to over 1,300+ talented innovators in just 5 years. We foster creativity and unconventional ways of doing things, welcoming like-minded professionals to join us.