Senior DevOps & AI Automation Engineer

About the Position

We are seeking a hands-on Senior DevOps & AI Automation Engineer with strong CI/CD, AI automation, and Agentic AI expertise. In this role, you will lead the replatforming from OpenShift to Kubernetes and migrate CI/CD pipelines from Jenkins to Azure DevOps, leveraging AI Agents, GitHub Copilot, and Agentic AI frameworks to drive intelligent automation and cost-efficient AI workflows.

Responsibilities

• Replatform infrastructure setup from OpenShift to Kubernetes
• Migrate CI/CD pipelines from Jenkins to Azure DevOps using AI-driven automation
• Design and implement scalable AI workflows for pipeline migration, remediation, and validation
• Leverage AI Agents, GitHub Copilot, and Agentic AI frameworks to accelerate DevOps operations
• Ensure efficient token usage and optimize LLM/API costs across automation workflows
• Develop intelligent automation solutions for operations, monitoring, and remediation
• Build and maintain Python-based automation scripts to support pipeline and infrastructure tasks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align AI-enabled DevOps practices with business goals
• Establish best practices for prompt design, model usage, and AI workflow orchestration

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in DevOps with Microsoft Azure and Azure DevOps
• Strong CI/CD experience, including hands-on work with Jenkins
• Proficiency in Python automation and scripting
• Expertise in Kubernetes and Terraform
• Familiarity with GitHub Copilot and AI-assisted development
• Background in AI Agents and Agentic AI frameworks
• Skills in token optimization and AI/LLM cost optimization
• Competency in designing efficient LLM prompts, workflows, and model usage
• Knowledge of Git, YAML, and Bash/PowerShell
• English proficiency at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher

Nice to Have

• Background in Azure Cloud and IaC (Terraform)
• Understanding of GenAI, LLMs, and RAG
• Skills in Prompt Engineering
• Familiarity with LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen, CrewAI, or similar frameworks

We Offer

With us, you can:

• 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)

We 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)

Additional Benefits:

• Vacation and sick leave (including 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