Job description

We are seeking a remote Lead Cloud Operations Engineer with expertise in Anthos GKE and Google Cloud Platform to join our team. This role will play a crucial part in transforming systems to the cloud, enabling cost optimization, improving availability and reliability through architectural enhancements, and facilitating further analytics and improved Time to Market (TTM) for our client. The successful candidate will contribute to the migration of a substantial amount of work and projects to our team, showcasing expertise in Kubernetes and GKE.

Responsibilities

Lead the transformation of systems to the cloud, ensuring cost optimization and improved availability and reliability
Contribute to architectural improvements to enable further analytics and enhanced Time to Market (TTM)
Migrate a substantial amount of work and projects to the team, showcasing expertise in Kubernetes and GKE
Collaborate with the onsite team to articulate and grasp ideas effectively
Implement and manage Infrastructure as code automation using Terraform or CloudFormation, Deployment Manager (GCP), Plum
Oversee configuration management using Ansible or other related tools
Manage and optimize CI/CD processes using Jenkins or similar tools

Requirements

5+ years of relevant professional experience
1+ year of relevant leadership experience
Proven experience with Anthos GKE and Google Cloud Platform
Extensive knowledge of Kubernetes and hands-on experience with GCP services
Experience in Infrastructure as code automation with Terraform or CloudFormation, Deployment Manager (GCP), Plum
Proficiency in scripting with hands-on Terraform and Ansible experience
Expertise in configuration management using Ansible or other related tools
Experience in CI/CD using Jenkins or similar tools, with a focus on managing pipelines, branches, and CI/CD Workflow usage
Strong English language skills, both spoken and written, for effective communication with the onsite team (B2+ level)

Nice to have

Experience with Lift & Shift projects is a significant advantage
Knowledge of Ansible Tower for enterprise-level management and automation

We offer

Career plan and real growth opportunities
Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
International Mobility Plan within 25 countries
Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
English classes with a certified teacher
Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
Flexible work schedule and dress code
Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
Grocery coupons
30 days December bonus
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
12 vacations days plus 4 floating days
Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills

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EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

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