Senior DevOps/Platform Engineers

EPAM Systems is seeking experienced Senior DevOps/Platform Engineers to join their Platform Operations & Engineering Team, implementing modernization initiatives for store Point of Sale (POS) systems across edge locations. The role involves executing infrastructure enhancements, deploying and maintaining applications, and implementing infrastructure as code practices to ensure high availability of systems.

Responsibilities:

• Execute infrastructure enhancements across edge locations using Oracle Linux, Docker, Kubernetes (K8s/K3s), Helm, Kustomize, and Ansible
• Deploy and maintain containerized applications in distributed edge computing environments
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) practices and ensure high availability of POS systems
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, GitHub Actions, and ArgoCD
• Implement automated testing, security scanning, and deployment processes
• Manage GitOps workflows and optimize deployment efficiency
• Deploy and configure FluentBit, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, and Grafana
• Implement comprehensive logging, metrics collection, and distributed tracing
• Create dashboards, alerts, and support incident response activities
• Develop platform tools, scripts, and automation to support development teams
• Work with Systems Architect to translate designs into working solutions
• Collaborate with development teams and participate in agile ceremonies

Requirements:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Linux administration (Oracle Linux preferred), Docker, and Kubernetes
• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, ArgoCD) and GitOps practices
• Hands-on experience with observability tools: FluentBit, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, Grafana
• Proficiency with Ansible, Helm, Kustomize, and infrastructure as code
• Strong scripting skills in Bash and Python with automation experience
• Understanding of edge computing and distributed infrastructure challenges
• Experience with monitoring strategies for distributed systems
• Knowledge of security best practices in DevOps environments, secrets management, and secure configuration practices
• Knowledge of networking, load balancing, and service mesh technologies
• Understanding of high-availability and disaster recovery principles
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and mentoring abilities within cross-functional agile teams
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher
• Retail/POS environment experience highly preferred