Senior Application Support Engineer
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Description
We are seeking a dedicated Senior Application Support Engineer to take ownership of our Travel Data Platform (TDP) and lead a team of three support engineers. In this Level 3 support role, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the health and optimal performance of the platform's core components, serving as a key technical resource while collaborating with the Product Owner and development teams to investigate and resolve complex issues and ensure the reliability and quality of our travel data services.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary escalation point to investigate and resolve complex issues related to business logic, data quality, configuration, and software defects within the Travel Data Platform
- Continuously monitor the performance, reliability, and health of applications and services hosted in the AWS environment, utilizing tools like CloudWatch to ensure optimal operation
- Manage, prioritize, and resolve incidents and service requests in a timely manner, maintaining clear communication with the Product Owner and development teams
- Partner with development and infrastructure teams to perform root cause analysis and implement lasting solutions for application issues
- Create and maintain essential technical documentation, including runbooks, architectural diagrams, and support guides to streamline processes
- Lead a team of three support engineers and coordinate support activities
- Track SLA compliance and provide hands-on assistance when teammates encounter complicated technical issues
- Reprocess data through Azure DevOps pipelines
- Develop a thorough understanding of the platform's project-specific and business logic
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience working autonomously and communicating directly with clients and stakeholders
- Expertise in the AWS ecosystem for advanced troubleshooting, including S3, DynamoDB, and API Gateway
- Hands-on experience with Lambda, Elasticsearch, and SQS
- Knowledge of Kinesis, CloudWatch, and AWS Config
- Solid experience with REST APIs and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and DynamoDB
- Background in relational databases, specifically Postgres
- Proficiency in logging and monitoring tools
- Ability to interpret technical and data flow diagrams to understand application architecture
- Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and a commitment to process improvement
- English proficiency at B2 level or higher
Nice to have
- Previous experience in a production support role
- Familiarity with the travel industry domain
- Basic coding analysis skills, particularly with .NET
- Experience with Azure DevOps pipelines
- A strong passion for automation and an "automate everything" mindset
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