Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to support the delivery, automation, and reliability of enterprise-scale cloud platforms and applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, observability, and infrastructure automation. In this role, you will collaborate with development, architecture, security, and operations teams to improve deployment processes, enhance platform stability, and support modernization initiatives. You will contribute to building scalable, secure, and highly available environments while helping drive DevOps best practices across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Support the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of cloud-based infrastructure, primarily on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Assist in cloud migration, modernization, and platform optimization initiatives
- Ensure platform reliability, scalability, and operational stability across environments
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform or similar tools
- Automate operational processes, infrastructure provisioning, and routine administrative tasks
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by reducing manual interventions through automation
- Implement and support CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and GitLab CI/CD
- Collaborate with development teams to improve release processes, deployment consistency, and engineering productivity
- Manage and support containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes
- Monitor system health and performance using observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, and Datadog
- Participate in incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis activities
- Maintain operational documentation, deployment procedures, and technical standards
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or Infrastructure Engineering
- Background in Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Expertise in implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI/CD
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or equivalent technologies
- Skills in Docker and Kubernetes in production environments
- Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting for automation
- Familiarity with monitoring and observability platforms such as Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog, Splunk, or ELK
- Competency in Linux administration
- Understanding of networking fundamentals, IAM concepts, and cloud security principles
- Capability to work with Git and version control workflows
- Advanced English communication skills
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with Helm and Kubernetes package management
- Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and security automation
- Background in supporting APIs, platform services, or distributed systems
- Exposure to enterprise-scale modernization and cloud transformation programs
- Competency in Agile environments and distributed teams
We Offer
- Opportunity to work remotely in Mexico or Colombia
- Competitive contractor terms
About the Company
EPAM Systems is a global software engineering and product development company that partners with the world's leading businesses to deliver innovative digital solutions. We are committed to driving innovation, enhancing customer experiences, and delivering high-quality software products.