Lead Data DevOps Engineer

About the Position

We are seeking a Lead Data DevOps Engineer to join our team in Ukraine, specializing in Azure data platform infrastructure and automation. This role is remote and based in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain advanced Terraform configurations and Azure DevOps pipelines spanning multiple subscriptions and environments
• Engage with various stakeholders to ensure technical solutions meet business requirements
• Enhance performance while monitoring, troubleshooting, and preventing issues across data workloads
• Work alongside Architecture teams to confirm that platform architecture and design standards align with the support model
• Pinpoint ways to optimize data platform activities, support processes, and operational workflows
• Streamline and automate administrative tasks, infrastructure, and application deployments
• Team up with the SRE group to maintain platform reliability and stability

Requirements

• 5+ years working with Azure Cloud services, Azure DevOps, Azure PowerShell, and Terraform
• 1+ years of relevant leadership experience
• Hands-on expertise in infrastructure automation using Terraform and Azure DevOps pipelines across multiple subscriptions and environments
• Strong communication skills for engaging with technical and business stakeholders alike
• Solid grasp of platform architecture and design standards to enable effective collaboration with Architecture teams
• Ability to spot and execute automation opportunities across administrative, infrastructure, and deployment tasks
• English proficiency at a B2+ level

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage, and Azure Databricks
• Working knowledge of Azure Monitor and Azure SQL Database
• Experience with Azure Storage and Azure Synapse Analytics

We Offer

• 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)
• Focus on your professional growth:
  • 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 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)
• 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