Lead GCP DevOps Engineer

About the Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead GCP DevOps Engineer to join our team. This role is ideal for an experienced professional who can drive best practices, optimize cloud-based environments, and provide leadership in DevOps processes, primarily focusing on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement best practices for hybrid cloud and on-premises environments, with a strong emphasis on cloud
• Define and enforce organizational policies to ensure compliance and efficiency
• Leverage modern technologies and methodologies such as GitOps and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
• Deploy and manage resources like VPC, IAM policies, GKE, KMS, VM, and DNS on GCP
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and implement FinOps strategies
• Lead VM-to-container migration initiatives to modernize the infrastructure
• Provide high-quality documentation and ensure effective knowledge sharing with the team

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience in DevOps engineering roles, with a focus on cloud-based environments
• Expertise in GCP services like VPC, IAM, GKE, and associated components
• Proficiency in using GitOps and Infrastructure-as-Code tools to automate processes
• Knowledge of cost management practices such as FinOps
• Skills in designing and scaling cloud and hybrid environments effectively
• Experience in transitioning workloads from VMs to containers
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher

What 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 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)
• 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