We are seeking a highly capable and driven Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Manager with extensive Cloud knowledge to lead our team.

This is a distinctive opportunity to work alongside skilled professionals worldwide, spearhead impactful projects, and build a high-performing engineering team. In this role, you will take charge of people management, solution design, and project delivery while providing clients with innovative Cloud solutions.

If you are a passionate technologist, an expert in SRE principles, and excel at crafting robust and scalable Cloud architectures, we invite you to apply and contribute to shaping the future with us.

Feel free to work remotely from anywhere across Latvia or connect with colleagues at our Riga office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans to drive the success of the SRE team
• Build and manage a high-performing Site Reliability Engineering unit at the location
• Support team members in achieving their career development goals and enhancing their skills
• Create and optimize organizational structures to ensure effective operations within the SRE team
• Attract and onboard highly skilled SRE professionals to strengthen the team
• Monitor team performance, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives
• Serve as the technical point of contact for clients, ensuring their requirements are addressed
• Collaborate across departments to align technical strategies with the company’s overall vision
• Deliver Cloud-focused solutions optimized to meet specific client needs
• Translate complex business objectives into technical designs and scalable architectures
• Define technical tasks and assign them to engineers to ensure seamless project delivery
• Utilize expertise in data architecture to implement efficient management and retention strategies
• Promote Cloud best practices, including security protocols, monitoring techniques, and cost-management strategies
• Communicate technical insights clearly to teams of engineers and business stakeholders

Requirements

• 3 or more years of experience working in Site Reliability Engineering roles
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing teams of five or more individuals in roles such as Architect, Manager, or Project Owner
• Proficiency in software engineering, systems engineering, and Cloud environments, with at least 5 years of hands-on experience
• Knowledge of public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, with an emphasis on optimization
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle, along with advanced practices for monitoring and security
• Background in managing production infrastructure using tools like Terraform
• Proficiency in at least one build automation tool, such as Jenkins, TeamCity, Bamboo, or GoCD
• Experience throughout various stages of project lifecycle management, ensuring successful delivery
• Familiarity with Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for efficient Cloud platform permissions management
• Competency in managing teams and fostering collaboration with stakeholders
• Expertise in designing systems that balance scalability, performance, and reliability while integrating robust monitoring solutions
• Command of English at B2+ level or higher, with exceptional communication abilities

Nice to have

• Cloud certifications like AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect, or Google Cloud Developer to enhance architectural solutions
• Background in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C# to support automation and software development efforts

We offer

• Engineering Heritage: Best-in-class experts sharing a culture of engineering excellence and tackling complex engineering challenges for over 30 years.
• Advanced Tech Stack: Innovative projects where you can apply or enhance your expertise in Cloud, Data, AI, and other emerging technologies.
• World-Class Clients: Work closely with 295+ of the Forbes Global 2000 on creating disruptive solutions that make a global impact.
• Professional Growth: Exceptional support for career development with comprehensive resources for upskilling or reskilling in pioneering practices.
• GenAI Community: Strong AI competencies with 600+ experts across 55+ locations driving GenAI-enabled transformation journeys.
• Entrepreneurial Culture: If you're passionate and dedicated to improving business transformation, we provide the support you need to bring your ideas to life.
• Hybrid Setup: The flexibility to work from any location in Latvia, whether it's your home or our office in Riga.
• Other Benefits: Additional vacation and trust days, private health insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more.

About EPAM

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. For over 30 years, our team has helped leading brands navigate the waves of digital transformation, building solutions that help them stay competitive through constant market disruption.With offices in 55+ countries, EPAM has grown in Latvia to over 150+ talented innovators in 3 years. We foster creativity and unconventional ways of doing things, welcoming like-minded professionals to join us.

Salary range €5.6K-€7.2K gross, based on your experience and interview results.