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. Experience the freedom of remote work from anywhere in Uzbekistan, whether it's the comfort of your home or our modern office in Tashkent. Responsibilities Set up collaborations with the software development team to ensure software and systems interoperability Develop team of talented DevOps engineers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring they have the resources to excel Design and implement reliable cloud solutions along with service-oriented architectures Enhance CI/CD processes for applications and infrastructure with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or an equivalent Maintain logging, monitoring and alerting solutions to track system health and security Ensure 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 architectures 5+ 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 environment Hands-on in logging and monitoring tools (any of Prometheus / Grafana / Splunk / ELK / Graylog / New Relic / AppDynamics / Dynatrace / Datadog / Zabbix or similar) Passionate about staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for identifying bottlenecks and developing creative solutions to automate workflows and optimize efficiency Excellent communication skills to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders English 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 teachersDiscounts in local language schools, including offline courses for the Uzbek languageWe cover it all:Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral programMedical & family care packageFour trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)Discounts for fitness clubs, dance schools 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.