Lead DevOps Engineer

We are looking for an innovative Lead DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in cloud computing, scripting and a thorough understanding of CI/CD principles. As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you will drive the team in improving our operations environment and performance, including CI/CD, logging, monitoring, and cloud computing. In addition, you would apply innovative problem-solving to automate workflows and maximize the operational efficiency of our software engineering team. In this role, you will shape the future of our DevOps practice, promote a culture of collaboration, and implement innovative solutions to optimize our software development lifecycle. Responsibilities Set up collaborations with the software development team to ensure software and systems interoperabilityDevelop team of talented DevOps engineers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring they have the resources to excelDesign and implement reliable cloud solutions along with service-oriented architecturesEnhance CI/CD processes for applications and infrastructure with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or an equivalentMaintain logging, monitoring and alerting solutions to track system health and securityEnsure systems' availability, performance, scalability, and security are up to standardImplement industry best practices for system hardening and configuration management Requirements Understanding of networking and security architectures5+ years of experience with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef or Puppet), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and scripting languages (Python, Shell, etc.)Hands-on in logging and monitoring tools (any of Prometheus / Grafana / Splunk / ELK / Graylog / New Relic / AppDynamics / Dynatrace / Datadog / Zabbix or similar)Proven experience leading and motivating a DevOps team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environmentPassionate about staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologiesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills for identifying bottlenecks and developing creative solutions to automate workflows and optimize efficiencyExcellent communication skills to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersEnglish level of B2 and higher We offer We connect like-minded people:Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impactEnjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own homeOpportunity to work abroad for up to two months per yearRelocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countriesCorporate and social eventsWe invest in your growth:Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programsCertifications, including GCP, Azure and AWSUnlimited access to EPAM's internal learning databaseFree English classes with certified teachersWe cover it all:Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral programMedical & family care packageSix trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)Coverage of psychology sessions of your choiceDiscounts for fitness clubs and sports programsBenefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services) 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. Experience the freedom of remote work from anywhere in Kyrgyzstan, whether it's the comfort of your home or our modern office in Bishkek.