Lead DevOps Engineer

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead DevOps Engineer to join our team and take ownership of the platform's infrastructure strategy. In this leadership role, you will guide a team of talented engineers to develop and scale our systems, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our cloud-based solutions. You will be instrumental in driving automation, continuous integration, and deployment processes while shaping the future direction of our DevOps practices.

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Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of DevOps engineers to deliver high-quality solutions that enhance platform performance and scalability
• Define and implement infrastructure strategies, focusing on automation, scalability, and efficiency
• Architect and manage cloud infrastructure, primarily using AWS, to support complex applications and services
• Drive the adoption of best practices in Infrastructure as Code (IAC), CI/CD, and automation across the team
• Oversee the creation and optimization of CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth, fast, and reliable deployments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, data scientists, and product managers, to ensure infrastructure meets the needs of current and future projects
• Troubleshoot complex issues related to infrastructure, deployments, and integrations to minimize downtime and ensure reliability
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to continuously improve our DevOps approach
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation within the team

• 5+ years of proven experience as a DevOps Engineer with at least 1-2 years in a leadership or lead role
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud infrastructure and services
• Expertise in using Terraform for infrastructure automation and management
• Extensive experience in building and managing CI/CD pipelines
• Deep understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IAC) principles and best practices
• Solid experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead discussions and provide clear direction to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• B2+ English proficiency for effective communication with global teams
• Ability to work remotely while coordinating with teams across various time zones, particularly from 8 AM to 12 PM Central Time

• Experience working with machine learning (ML) infrastructure and platforms
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar DevOps tools for managing pipelines and processes
• Experience working with microservices architectures
• Knowledge of data engineering concepts and data platform management

• 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