Lead DevOps Engineer

We are looking for a seasoned Lead DevOps Engineer to join our cutting-edge engineering team, taking ownership of key projects, mentoring team members, and driving innovation through automation and AI integration while leveraging Terraform and AWS CDK. You will play a critical leadership role in designing and enhancing a self-service engineering portal and scaling AI capabilities to improve productivity and efficiency across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and enhancement of AI systems and applications integrated with engineering platforms
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering growth and knowledge-sharing across the team
• Collaborate actively with architects, stakeholders, and engineering teams to establish and apply best practices at scale
• Standardize, optimize, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and workflows using reusable components across projects
• Define and lead the implementation of infrastructure automation using Terraform Enterprise and AWS CDK
• Oversee and contribute to the development and maintenance of containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes (OpenShift/EKS/ECS)
• Facilitate the adoption of advanced prompt engineering tools like Claude Code and GitHub Copilot to improve engineering productivity
• Develop and manage version control strategies and deployment processes using GitHub Actions
• Lead the design and support of scalable APIs and event streaming solutions for enterprise applications
• Ensure high availability, security, and compliance across cloud and on-prem resources, delivering enterprise-grade solutions
• Take ownership of partially defined scopes and end-to-end delivery while adhering to architectural principles
• Influence hiring and onboarding processes to build and strengthen the team's capabilities

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer with AWS infrastructure expertise
• 1+ years of relevant leadership experience
• Advanced proficiency in Terraform Enterprise and/or AWS CDK
• Extensive experience designing and overseeing CI/CD pipelines, including GitHub Actions and reusable workflows
• In-depth knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes (OpenShift/EKS/ECS) in production environments
• Strong track record of implementing automation initiatives using modern AI tools like Claude Code, GitHub Copilot
• Demonstrable expertise in prompt engineering to solve complex problems and optimize workflows
• Proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript/Node.js for application development and support
• Comprehensive understanding of Anthropic Claude and applications in engineering productivity
• Strong team collaboration and leadership skills with the ability to mentor and motivate others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, at least at a B2+ level

Nice to have

• Experience with MCP and AI Agents, with contributions to AI-driven engineering workflows
• Practical knowledge of Model Context Protocol in implementing AI solutions
• Proficiency in Python for developing AI-driven solutions and mentoring others in enhancing their workflows

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