Lead Systems Engineer (DevOps Engineer) Remote
Lead Systems Engineer (DevOps Engineer) Description
We are actively seeking a skilled Lead Systems Engineer (DevOps Engineer) to join our Cloud-Observability team, focusing on a client within the Gaming industry.
This position involves creating new products, enhancing and maintaining current systems, and developing an observability environment that empowers engineering teams to effortlessly monitor and evaluate the behavior and performance of their services in cloud settings.
If you find this role appealing – send in your application!
We accept CVs in English only.
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Responsibilities
- Assist in engineering tasks for our Gaming Client's observability infrastructure used by online services
- Operate independently based on broad objectives
- Engage effectively in English with team members and stakeholders
- Sustain, support, and upgrade existing infrastructure
- Oversee the integration of external systems
- Engage in scheduled rotations to maintain continuous system operations
- Be available for on-call shifts as needed, with extra compensation provided
- Cooperate with product engineering teams to improve service observability
- Emphasize best practices for compiling logs and observability metrics
- Enhance the development of new products and the upgrading of current systems
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years in a Systems Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or Cloud Engineer role
- 1+ years of relevant leadership experience
- Extensive experience with cloud environments
- Skilled in scripting languages including Python and Bash
- Proficiency in programming languages like Golang
- Comprehensive knowledge of observability concepts such as counters, gauges, and alert design
- Understanding of PromQL and NRQL
- Familiar with distributed tracing
- Aware of basic networking principles
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Capable of working both independently and collaboratively
- Strong teamwork skills
- Experienced in continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices
- Knowledgeable in version control systems like Git
- Experienced with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Acquainted with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Fluent English communication skills at a B2+ level
Nice to have
- Understanding of OTEL
- Background in the gaming industry
- Advanced cloud platform certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)
We offer
- Learning Culture - We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally
- Health Coverage - Health and wellness are important, that is why we have you and up to four family members in a premiere health plan. We have a couple of options, so you can choose what is best for you and your family
- Visual Benefit - Seeing your work for us would be a sight for sore eyes. We want your vision to always be at 100% which is why we offer up to $200.000 COP for any visual health expenses
- Life Insurance Plan - We have partnered with MetLife to offer a full-coverage Ife insurance plan. So, your family is covered, even if you are gone
- Medical Leave Coverage - We are one of the few companies that cover 100% of your medical leave, for up to 90 days. Your health is the most important thing to us
- Professional Growth Opportunities - We have designed a highly competitive and complete development process, where you will have all the tools to get where you have always wanted to be, personally and professionally
- Stock Option Purchase Plan - As an EPAMer you can be more than just an employee, you will also have the opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization
- Additional Income - Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways
- Community Benefit - You will be part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees, where you can learn, challenge yourself, stand out, and share your knowledge and experience with multicultural teams!
Please note that even though you are applying for this position, you may be offered other projects to join within EPAM.
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.