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Senior DevOps Engineer at EPAM Systems

Summary

Senior DevOps Engineer builds and maintains CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes clusters, and Azure cloud infrastructure using Python and GitLab CI/CD to automate deployments and optimize cloud costs.

Apply for Senior DevOps Engineer at EPAM Systems in Kraków, ML, PL. This full‑time on‑site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build and maintain end‑to‑end CI/CD pipelines with a focus on reliability and speed.
  • Manage and troubleshoot production‑grade Kubernetes clusters, including pod orchestration and service mesh configurations.
  • Develop automation scripts and infrastructure tooling using Python.
  • Build and maintain multi‑stage GitLab CI/CD pipelines, leveraging templates, shared runners, and artifacts.
  • Architect and optimize Azure cloud infrastructure, including AKS, networking, and IAM/RBAC.
  • Implement pipeline‑as‑code best practices across projects.
  • Deploy and manage Helm charts for Kubernetes workloads.
  • Ensure cost optimization and scalability of cloud architecture.
  • Collaborate with development teams to streamline deployment processes.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in a DevOps engineering or similar role.
  • Strong proficiency in Python for automation scripting and building CI/CD utilities.
  • Expert‑level knowledge of Kubernetes, including cluster management, Helm charts, and service mesh (Istio).
  • Hands‑on experience designing, building, and maintaining end‑to‑end CI/CD pipelines.
  • Deep expertise in GitLab CI/CD, including multi‑stage pipelines, templates, and shared runners.
  • Solid knowledge of Azure services, including AKS, Azure DevOps, and Virtual Networks.
  • Familiarity with Azure IAM/RBAC, Storage, and Key Vault.
  • Experience in cloud architecture and cost optimization.

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
  • Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Azure Monitor.
  • Skills in ELK stack and shell scripting (Bash/PowerShell).
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals, including DNS, load balancing, and ingress controllers.
  • Background in incident management and on‑call experience.

Benefits

  • Stable income under Employment Contract or B2B.
  • Participation in Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Health insurance, multisport, and shopping vouchers.
  • Flexible schedule with remote work within Poland.
  • Opportunity to work abroad up to 60 days annually.
  • Business‑driven relocation opportunities.
  • Career development: leadership training, career advising, soft‑skills workshops, and certification support (GCP, Azure, AWS).
  • Access to learning platforms such as Eurostaffs Learning, Get Abstract, Cloud Guru, and English classes.
  • Strategically located offices with entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis, football, free snacks, and coffee.
  • Referral bonuses and corporate, social, and well‑being events.

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