Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from EPAM Systems Talent Acquisition Specialist– EPAM Systems EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Lead Azure DevOps Engineer to join our remote team. As an expert with knowledge of the financial services industry and experience in deploying scalable enterprise-grade applications in a complex hybrid cloud environment, you will be working as part of a talented software team. This team works on delivering mission-critical applications in an agile DevOps organization. Your role will involve deploying and integrating a complex core banking system on Azure as part of a major project for a major bank, forming the foundation of the future modern technology stack. Responsibilities Lead the planning, design, and implementation of DevOps processes and practices within the team Deploy and integrate a complex core banking system on Azure, ensuring seamless operation and high availability Collaborate closely with software developers, IT operations, and business stakeholders Develop and maintain continuous integration and delivery pipelines, automating build, test, and deployment processes Manage and monitor the Azure Kubernetes AKS infrastructure, ensuring high availability and optimal performance Implement and maintain application and infrastructure monitoring tools, enabling proactive incident detection and resolution Provide guidance and support for database deployments, maintenance, and performance tuning in a cloud environment Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends, incorporating relevant updates to the team's DevOps practices Ensure application security, leveraging technologies such as Azure Active Directory and Hashicorp Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams as needed Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation Drive effective communication and collaboration within the team and with external stakeholders Requirements At least 5 years of experience working in a large organization or financial institution as a DevOps Engineer or similar role A minimum of 1 year of relevant leadership experience within an agile DevOps environment Broad range of infrastructure knowledge and experience in Unix, Linux, Shell scripting, Database, networking, virtual machines, storage, and middle tier deployments Deep knowledge and experience in Azure Kubernetes Service, network setup, containerization, cluster setup, and high availability configurations Akka cluster knowledge setup and configuration for optimizing system performance and stability Site reliability engineering experience on Azure, ensuring system availability and resilience Solid experience in deploying applications on Azure using GitLab, Terraform, Ansible, Helm, Tiller, and Infrastructure as Code in a CI/CD DevOps environment Knowledge and experience in Azure services such as Event Hub, Service Bus, Log Analytics, Azure Application Gateway, and Azure storage services Database PostgreSQL, Azure SQL, and Cosmos DB knowledge and hands-on skills in deployment, maintenance, and performance tuning, preferably in a cloud environment Messaging, streaming, logging, and middleware knowledge including Active MQ, Kafka, Splunk, Prometheus, and Grafana Hands-on experience in Java, Kotlin, Hibernate, and Spring Boot for backend development Expertise in developing and maintaining Restful APIs Good understanding of JavaScript and React for frontend development Deep understanding and experience in application security setup such as Azure Active Directory and Hashicorp Fluency in written and spoken English at an Upper-Intermediate level or higher Nice to have Experience working in a large-scale global organization on a cloud environment Azure DevOps or similar cloud vendor certification Familiarity with other cloud platforms, such as AWS or GCP We offer International projects with top brands Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers Healthcare benefits Employee financial programs Paid time off and sick leave Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses Global career opportunities Volunteer and community involvement opportunities EPAM Employee Groups Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering, Information Technology, and Business Development Industries Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Banking #J-18808-Ljbffr