Summary
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A senior infrastructure engineer is sought to keep a production cloud platform reliable while driving modernization. You will optimize Kubernetes infrastructure, improve Terraform IaC, design and migrate CI/CD pipelines, support GitOps-style deployments, strengthen security, enhance monitoring, and integrate identity governance capabilities.
Highlights
Remote work in Kazakhstan with optional office access. The position focuses on modernizing AWS Kubernetes infrastructure, improving Terraform and GitHub Actions, strengthening security and observability, implementing GitOps-style deployments, and reducing technical debt.
Description
We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure / Cloud Engineer to help keep a client platform reliable while modernizing AWS-based Kubernetes infrastructure.
You will improve Terraform IaC, GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines, GitOps-style deployments, security hardening, Datadog monitoring, and identity governance integration with Symantec Identity Governance & Administration (IGA).
If you enjoy platform modernization and clearing technical debt, apply now.
Unlock the potential of remote work in Kazakhstan, giving you the flexibility to work from home or access our offices in Astana, Almaty or Karaganda.
Responsibilities
Support and optimize Kubernetes-based infrastructure for production web services and workersImprove CI/CD modernization by designing and migrating GitHub Actions pipelines, then optimizing and troubleshooting themFacilitate repository, tooling, and work management migrations, including GitHub and JIRA-related integrationsManage Infrastructure as Code, preferably using TerraformEnhance deployment automation and support GitOps or declarative deployment practicesAdminister AWS cloud infrastructure and platform services such as RDS PostgreSQL, S3, CloudFront, Redis, and related componentsAdvance environment hardening, access control, and secure infrastructure configurationAssist identity and access governance initiatives, including integration with enterprise IGA platformsImprove monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability practices using tools such as DatadogContribute to agile ceremonies, technical design discussions, implementation planning, and infrastructure reviewsMaintain documentation for infrastructure changes, operational runbooks, and handoff materialsCollaborate with the client's teams to ensure all changes meet security, compliance, and engineering quality standards
Requirements
Substantial 5+ years of infrastructure, DevOps, SRE, or cloud engineering experienceStrong expertise running Kubernetes in production alongside strong AWS cloud experienceHands-on skill with Infrastructure as Code, preferably TerraformDemonstrated CI/CD expertise, including GitHub Actions pipeline design and migration effortsExperience delivering deployment automation, GitOps, or declarative infrastructure workflowsThorough understanding of cloud security, access control, RBAC, and least-privilege principlesAbility to support production-grade infrastructure through monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident analysisFamiliarity with observability tooling, preferably DatadogStrong written and spoken English communication skillsCommitment to a minimum of 4 hours of daily overlap with US Eastern working hours
Nice to have
Experience with AzureExperience with identity governance and administration platformsFamiliarity with AWS RDS PostgreSQL, Redis, Elasticsearch, S3, and CloudFront or similar cloud servicesExperience supporting repository migrations, CI/CD platform migrations, or work management tool integrationsExperience working in enterprise security and compliance environmentsFamiliarity with ISO 27001-aligned controls, GDPR-related requirements, and audit logging practicesExperience working with distributed agile engineering teams
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 teachersDiscounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh languageWe cover it all:Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase PlanMonetary 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 choiceBenefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)Housing support program: preferential mortgage access via Otbasy Bank partnership
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.