Lead GCP DevOps Engineer
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead GCP DevOps Engineer to join our team.
This role is ideal for an experienced professional who can drive best practices, optimize cloud-based environments, and provide leadership in DevOps processes, primarily focusing on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement best practices for hybrid cloud and on-premises environments, with a strong emphasis on cloud
- Define and enforce organizational policies to ensure compliance and efficiency
- Leverage modern technologies and methodologies such as GitOps and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
- Deploy and manage resources like VPC, IAM policies, GKE, KMS, VM, and DNS on GCP
- Identify opportunities for cost optimization and implement FinOps strategies
- Lead VM-to-container migration initiatives to modernize the infrastructure
- Provide high-quality documentation and ensure effective knowledge sharing with the team
Requirements
- Minimum 4 years of experience in DevOps engineering roles, with a focus on cloud-based environments
- Expertise in GCP services like VPC, IAM, GKE, and associated components
- Proficiency in using GitOps and Infrastructure-as-Code tools to automate processes
- Knowledge of cost management practices such as FinOps
- Skills in designing and scaling cloud and hybrid environments effectively
- Experience in transitioning workloads from VMs to containers
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- English proficiency at B2 level or higher
Benefits
With us you can:
- Work on a flexible schedule remotely or from any of our comfortable offices or coworking spaces in Ukraine
- Receive the necessary equipment to perform your work tasks
- Change projects and technology stacks within EPAM
- Gain experience in various business domains (Insurance, E-commerce, Healthcare, Finance, Travelling, Media, Artificial Intelligence, and more)
- Relocation opportunities may be available for eligible candidates, depending on the role and openings at other EPAM locations
- Participate in volunteer, charity programs and communities (both technical and interest-based)
We focus on your professional growth:
- You can plan your individual career path together with your manager
- Receive regular feedback from colleagues
- Improve your English for free with certified teachers (Speaking Clubs, client interview preparation courses, etc.)
- Get the opportunity to undergo free training and certification in AWS, GCP, or Azure Clouds
- Use the internal E-learn training program (18,200+ specialized training and mentoring programs)
- Access corporate accounts on LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract and other partner resources
- Study at EPAM Solution Architecture School with the instructors who are practicing architects
- Develop as a leader, join Delivery Management, Resource Management, Leadership Essentials school and more
- Participate in internal communities (500+ meetups, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, online events and conferences annually)
What we offer:
- Vacation and sick leave (including a sick leave without a medical certificate)
- A wide range of Voluntary Medical Insurance programs providing both medical treatment and various preventive options (including sports activities)
- Medical insurance for family members at corporate rates
- Company support during significant life events (childbirth or adoption, marriage, etc.)
- Support for psychological comfort: discounts on services from mental health specialists or coaches, thematic training
- E-kids program - a free programming language training program for EPAMers' children